Posts by Lyra

What kind of burnt was it? Totally overcooked inside too, or just too dark on the top?  If it's overcooked inside too, I'd say to reduce the baking time. If the top is just too brown, maybe put a cover over it for the last fifteen...

I have used the bamboo cleaning cloths, and I think they're good for basic cleanups. Wipe downs, mostly. The nature of bamboo cloth is very soft, which doesn't really get the deep dirt so much, even with the raised pattern texture. My...

To keep warmer in the winter, I bake a lot of our meals and leave the oven door open after I turn it off. I also have a tendency to make huge pots of soup, which also keeps the heat up in the house. :)

Eugene, Oregon (where I live) has a lot of awesome things like this.    BRING Recycling is a great resource for building and decorating; we've gotten a lot of awesome finds there over the years, and it's...

True, JavierS, especially for those looking to buy homes.    To encourage people to buy energy efficient appliances, for example, Energy Star has rebates and special offers depending on what kind of appliance you buy and...

I don't care quite as much about things being organic if I know and trust the source, as I understand that becoming organic for a small farm can be very costly, even though they can still maintain most of the organic standards. I...

Hello G!   I personally don't know of any that aren't like that first one, but I am a fan of bento! I like reading http://www.lunchinabox.net/ for fun bento ideas, and the blog owner has a lot of info on bento boxes,...