Mmmmm. . . carbs!

by Mir | Jul 5, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!, Product Talk

I love bread. I love all carbs, but bread is my first love. I asked for—and received—a breadmaker one year, long ago, when they were relatively new. It worked splendidly for about three weeks, then commenced burning the bottom of the loaf no matter what...

Designer labels at department store prices

by Mir | Jul 5, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!, What to Wear

This is another of those “too rich for my blood” sorts of things, but if you love the big-name labels and have some disposable income on hand—though perhaps not enough to waltz into Nordstrom and grab whatever you like—check out the big sale at...

Freezers revisited

by Mir | Jul 4, 2006 | Groceries, Product Talk

Ever since posting this piece on owning a freezer, I have gotten several requests for more information. Several of you have asked where to put a freezer if you lack a garage or a basement. Excuse me while I scratch my chin and look thoughtful. (On the inside,...

Free razor (great for travel)

by Mir | Jul 3, 2006 | Hot Hot Hot!

Have you tried the Schick Intuition? I have a Goldilocks problem with it—I’ve not managed to figure out how to use up the… ummm… gooey substance the razor is embedded in… at the same time that the blade starts dulling. Either I still have...

Land of the free, home of the clearance

by Mir | Jul 3, 2006 | Quick Tips

(Just a side note: Posting will be light for a few days due to the holiday. It’s awfully hard to type while eating watermelon. The keyboard gets all sticky.) For my American friends: I hope that you’re enjoying an extended holiday weekend, full of many...