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After the Black Box Cabernet (which I liked), I moved on to the Merlot (which I like even more). Two complaints, however, about the box arrangement: The first glass or two can be messy, Never know where the squirt from the spigot will end up. One solution would be to empty into a wide mouth...

Tried the Cab this evening. With no previous experience with boxed wines (and precious little experience with "premium" cabs) I give it a thumbs up. "Offering a lush display of dark berries" the marketing blurb says, and that was indeed my first taste impression. Very fruity, flavorful wine...

James Peterson's "Cooking" seems like the best bet to me. I've never seen a negative review of this book, which, if not his best, is at least the one to have if there can be only one. Very well written, and exceptionally well organized (and large) volume. I found a pretty good online sample...

What beautiful cake!!! And thank you for the info about Meyer lemons. I don't think I've ever seen them in the produce market here in the Detroit area...then again, I didn't notice Pumello grapefruit until a few months ago, and I'm sure they've been around much longer than that. You see what...

Up to now, I knew nothing about Meyer Lemons. Looks like I should learn more, at least to recognize them when I see them in the market. From this photo, they look at least as much like small oranges as lemons. Accurate?

It is a bit confusing, sorting out all the model options, and which features which gearings. I'm still not sure whether there is a tilt-head model available with the stronger, metal-gear construction, actually. From what I've read, I would imagine many people would prefer it, even if it means...

Unless I misread the listings in the online catalog: KitchenAid®: Find Stand Mixers it is the bowl-lift standing mixers which have metal gears. All of the tilt-head models, apparently, use plastic.

RE: Using the slicer/shredder disc with the KitchenAid (7 cup) In order to use the disc, it must be firmly attached to the stem accessory provided with the unit. There is no other use for the stem, so it might be provided as part of a disc replacement, but I don't assume that this is the case...

Actually, Jeyges, it sounds as though it's more than just a warranty issue standing between you and a KitchenAid purchase:ermm: But again, just for clarification, the KA 7 cup/w mini bowl comes with two blades (one for each bowl) and one reversible slicer/shredder disc. Both blades and the...

Just to be clear about this: The extended Cuisinart warranty applies to the motor; for the rest of the appliance, a 3 year limited warranty applies. I haven't been able to determine just what the limitations are as yet, but my own experience with limited warranties has not been good; then...

From the Lora Brody recipe at Epicurious.com: "Unbaked rugelach dough freezes brilliantly. This is a great dough to have on hand in the freezer. Simply add on about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time."

When I was living in Edinburgh, I always ordered Talisker's when I wanted a whiskey. It was affordable, and the only single-malt I knew of anyway. There was never any question about ice -- single-malts are to be enjoyed "neat" (no mixer), and at room temperature. A glass of water on the side...

My sister and I struggled without a separator this past Thanksgiving. Results weren't so bad, but she went searching for tips later and came up with this one: Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure or bowl. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the...

Beat me to the punch with that one! Yes indeed, bringing the kitchen back to normal before the major mess develops, that's the ticket. In fact, I consider it proof that you've got the recipe down pat. You can actually enjoy cooking -- and the dinner that follows -- when you've licked that...

It's the one I've got, in Empire Red. Little, yes, but mid-sized, officially. Plenty of heft at 10.6 lbs, which means it sits solidly on the countertop, without vibrations, but is still light enough to be easily moved to an out-of-the-way corner when not in use. The 3 cup mini bowl comes in...