(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 29th 2013 10:28AM) You can make an evening repast more special by adding candelabra, but why wait for such an infrequent occasion? It takes little effort to add some flickering ambiance, and it\'s not necessary to put a multi-branched candelabrum on the table -- a single candle will add a nice touch. For example, this Home ...
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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 18th 2013 10:01AM) Nothing sets off a great meal -- fondue, pizza, or spaghetti, for example -- like shredded cheese; and hand-sliced bits of cheese just don\'t get it, in my book. Cheese graters come in all manner of designs; here are three that would be very much at home in your kitchen. For occasional use in shredding cheese as ...
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(Apr 12th 2013 10:21AM) I loves me some gadgets -- clever accessories to make a busy life a little less complicated. Check this trio of gadgets to see if they have a helpful place in your daily activities. Keep the spills off the floor or from the inside of your car with this two-pack of Munchkin Snack Catchers ($8); the spill-proof, ...
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(Mar 29th 2013 9:06AM) I like this great kitchen accessory -- the Sur La Table Egg Separator ($2) -- for its convenience, handy size for ease of storage, and comfortable grip. The separator fits nicely on the rim of just about any small bowl, making it a breeze to quickly remove the yolk while not damaging it, and making a mess on my ...
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(Mar 21st 2013 12:46PM) It\'s an inarguable fact: the egg takes itself center stage come Easter. Deviled eggs, decorated boiled eggs, egg salad -- this inexpensive and health food is a must at every table. The problem with eggs, particularly deviled or hard boiled, is that they tend to roll around. This can mess up your pretty designs ...
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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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