(Apr 30th 2013 8:33PM) May is arguably one of the most lovely months of the year. It\'s the month you anticipate all your summer vacations and activities, it\'s the month you celebrate Mom and it\'s the month you finally get to kick all your winter clothes to the curb (or at least relegate them to the storage bin). Weather-wise, May ...
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(Apr 28th 2013 1:10PM) Of all the appliances in my kitchen I appreciate my dishwasher the very most; I don\'t think of it so much as a way to get my dishes clean, but as a sterilizing medium, removing any source of illness-causing bacteria. It\'s a time-saver, of course, but it also saves water (and a bit on my utility bills), and ...
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(Apr 4th 2013 10:59AM) Just in time for Spring cleaning -- canister vacuums. I like them for a number of reasons. They have great versatility in effectively and efficiently cleaning all types of flooring, from carpeting to hardwoods. The biggest advantage of a canister vacuum is in the lightweight head, making it easy to vacuum stairs, ...
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(Mar 14th 2013 9:54AM) When it comes to gadgets for use in the kitchen, I\'m all in. If they minimize the prep and cooking time, I\'m for it. And, if they\'re just plain cool, I\'m on board. That\'s why I like these cooking gadgets. Use the parts of this heat-resistant kitchen accessory -- the Cuisipro 3-in-1 Funnel Set ($9; was $13) -- ...
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(Mar 4th 2013 10:04AM) Although I do (reluctantly) admit to eating the occasional chili dog, and some really good chicken barbecue at a little family-run place just down the street from me, my preference is for meals of salads, fish, and vegetables; for that I find a steamer very helpful in creating tasty meals while preserving the ...
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(Feb 22nd 2013 10:54AM) If you travel frequently, and have ever had your luggage end up where you are not, you\'ll appreciate this Victorinox Luggage Tracker ($17); it\'s much more than a luggage tag because the hard plastic case (with a rugged nylon attachment strap) contains an information card that directs the finder of your bag to ...
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(Feb 9th 2013 10:25AM) Not to say that stand mixers are passe\', but if you prefer some versatility in storage and ease of setup, then an immersion blender may just be for you. They are powerful and easy to handle and come with a variety of accessories to make blending any food item a breeze. For example, this Kitchen Aid 5-Speed Hand ...
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(Jan 18th 2013 10:26AM) I keep my house and car keys in a basket, on a table, by the kitchen door; I like the proximity to the garage so I don\'t have to be chasing down my keys and wallet when I\'m heading out the door. But what if the door you use doesn\'t have a conveniently located place for a table or stand by the exit door to your ...
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(Oct 28th 2012 12:19PM) One of the greatest kitchen cooking innovations is the cook top -- a stove, either electric or gas, set into a counter top in your kitchen\'s cooking area. A great complement to either a standard range or double oven, a cook top makes for design versatility for a kitchen remodel, or just as an adjunct cooking ...
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