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I'd like to hang on to some hard cider though the winter — without it turning to vinegar.
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at 9:03 AM on October 3, 2008
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I'm looking for a facebook application that will update my profile each time I post on my blog, ideally with the first sentence or two of that post included in my profile.
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at 7:38 AM on September 5, 2008
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Help me identify a peach! I work for an orchard. We planted what we were sold as doughnut peach trees but they're not bearing doughnut peaches; they're bearing mystery peaches.
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at 2:17 PM on August 26, 2008
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Fruit Slinger: Behind the scenes at the orchard and the farmers market
For two summers I've worked for an heirloom fruit orchard, mostly at Chicago farmers markets, but also on the farm in Southwestern Michigan. Back when I was a market customer, I always asked myself what it would be like to work on the other side of the table. So last season I decided to keep a blog and tell the story. (The short answer: difficult but fun, with incredible quantities of free fruit.) In the run-up to the start of market season next week, I'm posting a selection of entries from last year. Next week, the markets start up and the blog will begin another season.
posted to Projects by veggieboy
at 7:49 AM on May 28, 2008
Does anybody have a lead on shad roe by mail?
posted to Ask Metafilter by veggieboy
at 6:27 AM on April 15, 2008
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My FrancisFrancis X5 espresso machine has water coming out everywhere except where it's supposed to.
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at 2:43 PM on April 6, 2008
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The biggest tourist attraction in Buenos Aires is a cemetery.
El Cementerio de la Recoleta is the final resting place for some of Argentina's most illustrious and wealthy residents. (Yes, Evita is among them.)
AfterLife explores the architecture, motifs, and history of this cemetery, as well as the stories of its residents.
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at 5:20 AM on January 28, 2008
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I worked at a newspaper for five years. I quit three years ago. Now, about 25% of the staff is getting laid off, including some friends. I don't have a problem talking to those friends about any of this. But then there are other people I liked but haven't kept in touch with (at most, I've seen them at a few gatherings). What do I say to those former co-workers I liked who are now getting the ax? I figure they could use a kind word and a vote of confidence.
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at 3:29 PM on January 10, 2008
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Can the sensitivity of a MacBook Pro keyboard vary? Can it be changed?
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at 8:31 AM on December 11, 2007
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Buenos Aires meetup? This weekend maybe? Or next?
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at 5:08 PM on October 2, 2007
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I'm making raspberry preserves. I want to use half-pint jars instead of the pint jars the recipe specifies. However, I'm a little paranoid.
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at 6:53 AM on August 10, 2007
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Ice cream that will blow your mind
Dulce de leche with brownie chunks? Or maybe chocolate with figs and walnuts. No? How about kumquats in whiskey or pears in Burgundy? You could dedicate an entire trip to Buenos Aires to tasting ice cream and still only scratch the surface. This article in the Los Angeles Times Travel section has a run-down of the ice cream shops and flavors not to be missed. (Note: this is the mysterious ice cream project referenced in
this Metatalk post.)
posted to Projects by veggieboy
at 6:29 PM on June 17, 2007
Celebrating gnocchi in Buenos Aires
The 29th of every month in Argentina is special. It's gnocchi day. You know, gnocchi -- those heavenly little dumplings that often fall under the "pasta" heading of the menu. This Washington Post Travel section piece takes a quick look at the custom of
los ñoquis del 29 and offers tips on where to get your gnocchi fix in Buenos Aires.
posted to Projects by veggieboy
at 8:10 PM on April 27, 2007
How do I clean my walls? It's more than just run-of-the-mill dirt.
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at 6:18 AM on April 22, 2007
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Spain's El Mundo newspaper
has an online photo gallery of beautiful, haunting images from Holy Week celebrations around Spain.
(More) 20 minutos also has a
great gallery. Even for nonbelievers, the spectacle is impressive.
Wikipedia explains a little about the traditions, and addresses the sartorial similarities between the procession participants and Klan members.
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at 10:16 AM on April 6, 2007
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I have written a couple of travel/food articles for large U.S. newspapers. Once they are published, I am free to resell them. The questions: Where? How?
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at 4:35 AM on March 28, 2007
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Has anyone WWOOFed? I'm thinking seriously about volunteering on an organic farm through WWOOF and would like to hear experiences and prepare myself.
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at 1:11 AM on February 27, 2007
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Buenos Aires meetup? I have a project that involves eating a lot of ice cream and I could use some help. It would be great to combine ice cream and a meetup. Before the end of the month would be great. Possibly next weekend, 26 or 27 January?
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at 4:47 AM on January 19, 2007
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When is the best time to look for an apartment in New Haven with an August 1 lease?
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at 5:31 AM on January 10, 2007
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Any tips on San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina? I'm going next week on a last-minute trip and would appreciate any pointers/recommendations.
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at 3:39 AM on December 14, 2006
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I'm looking to buy a few dwarf citrus trees as a gift. Can anyone offer tips on what/where to buy online?
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at 8:32 AM on October 13, 2006
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I'm looking for an English translation of Borges online.
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at 1:51 PM on May 15, 2006
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