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Oops ... didn't mean to post that yet (hit enter by accident). I haven't had to cut up a veggie or fruit due to the wide spout. I don't have this shiny stainless steel model; but, my Breville looks the same & has the same features.

Every time I enjoy the yummy Vitamix demos at Costco, I swoon! Sighhhh ... one day.


Plug Into a Healthier You: Juicers
2/13/12 3:49 PM

Love my Breville Juicer! It delivers dry fluffy pulp everytime whether it's kale, carrots, apple or pear ... sure indicator of how well it extracts juice. That One way to determine how well a juicer is working is to look at the pulp ... it should be very dry & Breville


Plug Into a Healthier You: Juicers
2/13/12 3:43 PM

@A.L.1: How about metal wall art (available in silver, brass, copper, etc.)? Check HomeGoods/TJMaxx, Marshalls, World Market, Costco, Bed, Bath & Beyond (check newspaper for 20% off coupon), etc.


Ten Tips for The Sexiest Bedroom... Like Ever (And also for finding love)
2/13/12 3:20 PM

@DesignLover, Esq ... HomeGoods, Marshalls, Tuesday Morning & Arhaus furniture discount warehouse for mirrors.


Ten Tips for The Sexiest Bedroom... Like Ever (And also for finding love)
2/13/12 3:11 PM

To avoid or correct clogged mister, here a few suggestions I found in the customer reviews on Amazon:
- Vinegar: The best way to clean the mister is water with a drop of dishwashing liquid & spray. However, every so often, use diluted vinegar (1:1 ratio) to clean the mister. Add half vinegar-half water to the normal oil fill-line, pump it several times & then spray the vinegar repeatedly into the sink. Do this again with plain water to rinse. Let it dry completely.
- Pressure Release: Twist the top after each use to release the pressure to avoid clogging problems.


Survey: Do You Use Cooking Sprays?
2/5/12 6:32 PM

Love my Pampered Chef refillable oil mister ... never had a clog in the 5+ years that I've owned it. Out of concern that it may not be BPA-free, I just bought Misto stainless-steel oil misters (two-pack for $20 at Costco). Looking at oil mister reviews on Amazon.com, there were a few complaints of clogging & strong epoxy smell (I believe they are plastic inside). I haven't opened them yet ... we'll see how they work out.


Survey: Do You Use Cooking Sprays?
2/5/12 5:34 PM

I love how a bench scraper acts like a squeegee & dustpan to gather every morsel of rich, flavorful foods like garlic, cheese, lemon zest & herbs after grating or mincing. It's such an efficient tool for cutting baked goods like brownies, bar cookies, etc. ... less cuts required plus it is a cleaner cut than a knife since a scraper's broad, level eduge only requires short, downward cut strokes.


Tip: Save Money By Bench Scraping First
2/4/12 10:38 AM

@LauraJane ... you are brilliant! Thank you! I am off to bench scrape that tight space between the stove & counter ... I'm sure it will work much better than my stainless steel skewer!


Tip: Save Money By Bench Scraping First
2/4/12 9:07 AM

@Amber, what a well-organized space ... efficient like a dashboard or cockpit; but, warm/cozy!

Please share the source of that beautiful dish towel (looks very Crate&Barrelish ;-).


Slow Home Space Planning & Organization: The Kitchen
12/21/11 4:58 PM

The link to Louboutin at Leisure on Elle Decor on this post didn't work for me. Here's the site:

http://www.elledecor.com/decorating/articles/christian-louboutin-home


Christian Louboutin's Fab Retreat Near the Nile
Design News 12.15.11

12/16/11 11:52 AM

@Kevin, forgot to mention ... this was a great article with some tips that I haven't seen before. Thank you!


How I Tamed My Email: Inbox Zero, 20 Minute Rule, A.A.T.
12/15/11 12:06 AM

@embryoconcepts & mzp, I agree. GMail labels appeal to my visual nature & are efficient for filtering & focusing on my most important emails. However, for me, individual emails from blog or newsletter subscriptions is like hole-punch confetti clutter in my email inbox ... very distracting when trying to answer important emails.

Google Reader (GR) is efficient for viewing favorite blog content in one place ... during downtime or breaks. Once I added/subscribed to the sites on GR, I unsubscribed from their emails & my email count decreased. Whenever possible, I comment in the unsubscribe comment box to let the site admin know that I'm still following ... just in a different venue.


How I Tamed My Email: Inbox Zero, 20 Minute Rule, A.A.T.
12/14/11 11:58 PM

With beautiful sets like this, who needs plastic?


Win This Waste Nothing Kit from Kaufmann Mercantile!
Holiday Giveaway 2011

12/3/11 1:39 AM

Oh my ... our counters would love these solid wood, chop blocks ... simply beautiful.


Win This Set of 3 Chop Blocks from Studio North Design!
Holiday Giveaway 2011

11/29/11 9:42 PM

forgot to mention ...
Strawberry-Buttermilk Shake … I’m hooked & Lucinda Scala Quinn is to blame. I love her Mad Hungry show; but, this recipe made me shudder. I decided to try it when her kitchen full of teenagers loved it. Yu-ummm! http://blog.madhungry.com/2011/10/recipes-from-todays-show-healthy-burger-shack.html

funny that I saw that episode the same day that I read this post http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/good-questions/what-can-i-do-with-leftover-buttermilk-good-questions-159274


Why Everyone Thinks I Eat My Pancakes Weird
11/29/11 11:44 AM

So glad that I’m not alone in this madness! ;-)
~ adore the crunch of potato chips on cold sandwiches (loaded with tomato & lettuce); but, timing is everything … must insert chips as I munch to avoid sogginess
~ make my sandwiches so that the tomato slices are against the mayo on the bread … love the taste
~ love hot eight-grain toast (spread with a little coconut oil) topped with Nutella or almond butter, thin banana slices & a sprinkle of flaxseed meal
~ chopped nuts on almost everything
~ Avocado, onion & cheese quesadillas are yummy
~ adore cheese-toast made with honey (drizzle honey on bread, add thin slices of sharp cheddar cheese & toast)
~ If I crave chocolate … chocolate almond milk over my favorite cereal (Quaker Oat Squares) with chopped pecans is a good snack


Why Everyone Thinks I Eat My Pancakes Weird
11/29/11 11:16 AM

Love!


Win This Cookware Set from Le Creuset!
Holiday Giveaway 2011

11/29/11 9:43 AM

If you are still checking this ... please share the source for that orange-red table & the wooden chests (the one in your entryway & the one that the lit lamp is sitting on).


Brett's Good Bones
11/29/11 9:01 AM

I must comment even though I'm waaaaay late seeing this. Real materials & use of color ... so much warmth & life to wake up to each morning. That orange-red table is a beautiful exclamation point/attention-getter for that brilliant "brand new day" inspiration (Sting?)! The shot of your chalkboard & apartment entrance is my favorite.


Brett's Good Bones
11/29/11 8:48 AM

Genius!


Hang a Wreath on a Cabinet Door (The Easy Way)
Lemonade

11/28/11 5:26 PM