Why use flesh-colored or cartoon bandages to cover your cuts and scrapes when you could use a (plastic) strip of bacon? Cupcakes: http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3256 T-bone steaks: http://www (7 replies, last updated by kattyeyes March 16, 2009)

what’s your favorite kitchen implement? i want to buy a gift for a friend and i don’t want it to be either something she already has or else too random and gimmicky. and not crazy expensive, either. what do you... (3 replies, last updated by Soop October 6, 2009)

Dora Keough has great food? they dont even have a kitchen. although they might bring you some cold or barely warm food from some of the restaurants in the area if your lucky ( or unlucky) depending how you look at it. as for the... (4 replies, last updated by Jo October 6, 2005)

My SIL makes an easy one, which for some reason I just love- and it is reallly a throwback to the 70’s, I think. It is pasta, cubed sharp cheddar, sliced green olives and a bit of mayo. I also like your favorite pasta, lots... (34 replies, last updated by missmojito April 25, 2007)

a dishwasher if it has a pull-down front, because the door might not open all the way down. So, dear hounds, what are your favorite tiny kitchen tips? I’m already planning cabinets all the way to the ceiling and drawers... (34 replies, last updated by Pei October 5, 2009)

In case you’re tempted I saw some Microplane’s in John Lewis recently. Still have a terrible kitchen department but they definitely had some microplane’s in stock! (28 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 June 24, 2009)

as your guests. In commercial kitchens, or homes equipped with strong exhaust fans, much of the strong odors are removed while the food is cooking, and chances are you will not be desensitized as much. Any more myths? (197 replies, last updated by amkirkland December 13, 2006)

If you had to name your single favorite gadget, the one you just can’t live without, what would it be? I want to buy something interesting and useful as a gift for a serious cook, but can’t come up with any ideas.... (24 replies, last updated by curiousbaker March 1, 2005)

!) Do you have something in your kitchen that does the same for you, in the “I luuuurrrve this” way? Just one thing, mind you. Why do you love it? Think carefully. Pictures would be great. Happy spring. Enjoy being in... (159 replies, last updated by Sampaguita July 15, 2009)

Or wrap a few heavy rubber bands around the lid, which greatly increases the friction and gives a bit more leverage too. A spare rubber mouse pad from your computer is also good. (131 replies, last updated by Paulustrious November 24, 2009)

We talk a lot here about our misadventures in restaurants across the country— what about in your own kitchen? 'Fess up. Me? I tried to defrost butter in the microwave... with the foil wrapping paper still on. Oh the shame... (139 replies, last updated by KaimukiMan August 31, 2007)

would cook up a storm and freeze a lot of things so I would also take containers, labels etc since rubber bands and old cottage cheese containers wouldn’t do the trick. "Do you travel with your kitchen?" - Absolutely! (70 replies, last updated by goodhealthgourmet January 1, 2009)

Next to Moma and Natural History, The useless Kitchen Gadget Museum would on my list of favorites. You can have the Ron Popeil wing, the Pampered Chef attraction, The hall of Garlic Gadgets. The Ginsu Cafe.You might have quite a... (94 replies, last updated by flourgirl April 7, 2008)

I am still searching for a place that offers something special, beyond your basic eggs and French toast. I’d love to hear what others have discovered... (48 replies, last updated by MrsCheese May 18, 2009)

Greetings, chowhounders- I’m doing some research on bakeries in the area and would love to query your favorites. If there’s a place that makes your mouth water just thinking about it, I want to hear about it! Please... (62 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler August 24, 2008)