Are well-seasoned, well-cared-for cast iron pans really supposed to be nonstick? If so, how do I make mine like that?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Stewriffic at 10:55 AM on November 12, 2009 (39 comments)

Is it possible to be a domestic goddess AND have a full-time job? If so, how?
posted to Ask Metafilter by cloudsandstars at 7:12 PM on July 22, 2009 (27 comments)

How do I keep my kitchen clean and sanitary?
posted to Ask Metafilter by davidriley at 2:33 PM on March 14, 2006 (31 comments)

I'm interested in watching more short films. What are your favorites?
posted to Ask Metafilter by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 7:26 PM on November 12, 2009 (28 comments)

Asian Horror Movies.com. 100's of free, streaming video, full movies, which have English subtitles. Index of titles updated regularly. Japanese, Korean, Thai. Includes a wide variety of films from an eccentric fantasy like 100% Wool to a psychological thriller like Angel Dust.
posted to MetaFilter by nickyskye at 9:25 PM on January 25, 2009 (52 comments)

Do you want a definitive guide to washing your cast iron pan? Or you're curious about your vintage pans, maybe? Maybe your well-meaning partner left your beloved pan soaking in the sink, and you need to get rid of the rust, stat. Or maybe it's a LOT of rust, and you're looking to build an at-home electrolysis tank (warning: top-of-page Borat swimsuit shot). For all your questions on the loves and lives of the fabled cast iron pan, Black Iron Dude has the answer.
posted to MetaFilter by peachfuzz at 4:04 PM on November 12, 2009 (91 comments)

[Xmas Filter] I'm doing my Christmas shopping, and I'm a bit stuck on what I need to get my mother. She likes culinary-cultural history books, preferably with recipes. Suggestions?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Weebot at 2:23 PM on December 9, 2008 (40 comments)

What kind of stuff does a 20-something "grown-up" not know he needs/wants?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Diagonalize at 2:40 PM on August 26, 2009 (44 comments)

I need to dress better. Complication: I have a chilly workplace. Surely there are somewhat attractive options beyond 'throw on a black sweater on' but I am at a loss as to what they might be...
posted to Ask Metafilter by JoannaC at 5:40 PM on November 10, 2009 (33 comments)

I'm being overloaded with information in my academic and digital lives - how do I separate the signal from the noise?
posted to Ask Metafilter by SNWidget at 6:32 PM on November 10, 2009 (11 comments)

HELP! I am (was) using my ipod instead of a DJ for my wedding that is in 10 days and it just CRASHED! It synched to my computer without warning and now all my wedding playlists are GONE! I'm a dope and only very recently started using an external hard drive...long story short I need help to rebuild my wedding playlists. With the stress of the wedding planning I cant even remember to poop, let alone the collection of music ive been building for years!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by madmamasmith at 1:35 AM on November 11, 2009 (20 comments)

If you could pick one rap song for every year, what would those songs be? I'll take individuals suggestions or entire lists. I'm looking at 1986 to 2009.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kensington314 at 1:37 PM on November 10, 2009 (74 comments)

Do you like maps? How about historical maps? Oodles of links to even more maps? Then the PCL Map Collection hosted by the University of Texas might be for you.
posted to MetaFilter by kmz at 12:14 PM on November 9, 2009 (13 comments)

The Survey of American Jewish Language and Identity reports on the results of an online survey of 25,179 American Jews and 4,874 American Gentiles. Non-Jews say "klutz" but not "schmutz." The more Orthodox you are, the more likely you are to say "Good Shabbos" instead of "Shabbat Shalom." And so much more you'll plotz.
posted to MetaFilter by escabeche at 8:12 AM on November 10, 2009 (85 comments)

I like big bundts and I cannot lie! In honor of November 15th, National Bundt Day, the Food Librarian is bringing us 30 days of Bundt cakes. (via)
posted to MetaFilter by Horace Rumpole at 5:22 AM on November 11, 2009 (26 comments)

What are some great gifts for Holiday Season that convey a sense of luxury, yet cost between about $25-75?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Miko at 12:45 PM on November 10, 2009 (45 comments)

What is a good/luxury cooking item for around $50?
posted to Ask Metafilter by MaryDellamorte at 4:07 PM on November 10, 2009 (66 comments)

Dismal economy got you down? Chin up, sport - it's possible to save money and eat like a king at one of America's abundant all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants. Before you and your dining companion are whisked off this culinary land of plenty, take note of the definitive strategy guide to maximize both your dollar and your waistline. Fill up on tips such as: Wear items with intricate patterns or designs that will disguise spills and stains. As you get your game plan together, here's your anthem.
posted to MetaFilter by porn in the woods at 1:09 PM on November 10, 2009 (96 comments)

Whenever I am close to someone I am sexually attracted to, I feel this spark go through my whole body. Is there a name for it? Why does this happen and what's going on in my body?
posted to Ask Metafilter by KateHasQuestions at 1:23 PM on November 9, 2009 (15 comments)

How can I use leftover egg yolks? I want to make a chocolate mousse from a recipe that calls for a large number of egg whites but I feel guilty about just throwing the egg yolks away. So... please give me your best ideas and recipes for what to do with the yummy yummy yolks, folks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by kitchencrush at 8:17 AM on November 9, 2009 (38 comments)

What's your fvorite aperitif? How do you mix it if at all?
posted to Ask Metafilter by nj_subgenius at 5:58 PM on November 9, 2009 (31 comments)

Call it the Psycho Effect: Me: Lover of horror movies and analysis thereof. Problem: Having read so much analysis I've been either spoiled by or inured to most Classics Of Horror and have developed odd prejudices against certain devices. Help me scare myself silly with new movies. Prejudices inside.
posted to Ask Metafilter by The Whelk at 12:20 PM on November 9, 2009 (69 comments)

It's that time again.. What are some good online stores to buy cool, unique Christmas gifts?
posted to Ask Metafilter by carpyful at 9:56 PM on November 9, 2009 (30 comments)

What are some good ideas of DIY gifts I can make and give to family and close friends for Christmas? I'm a poor college student, which means it has to be very cheap, but meaningful.
posted to Ask Metafilter by pontouf at 9:38 PM on November 17, 2006 (17 comments)

Creative alternatives to a Christmas tree?
posted to Ask Metafilter by grrarrgh00 at 1:26 PM on December 5, 2005 (33 comments)

I need more ideas for "game night" food! I've done curry and chili in the past, and am tossing around lasagna and gumbo as possibilities in the future, but want more options. Since every cooking question is special, there is
posted to Ask Metafilter by itesser at 6:45 PM on February 26, 2009 (14 comments)

It's time, once again, for a menu idea for an annual potluck at my house. Past successes have included veggie lasagne, rice noodles w/ peanut sauce, chicken/spinach curry, potroast, chicken wings, potatoes au gratin, corn pudding. Health conscious, veggie friendly, no red meat (the potroast was popular, but I made a nonmeat alternative, and that's a lot of extra work). Preferably not incredibly untidy to eat, as it's buffet and laps. No Canned "Cream of" Soups. Money is not unlimited, so no lobster or caviar. I like to cook, but nothing terribly complicated. @ 15 people.
posted to Ask Metafilter by theora55 at 5:06 PM on November 29, 2006 (7 comments)

How much food do I need for 14 or 15 people for dinner? I know what I want to cook, but am not sure how much of each dish I should prepare.
posted to Ask Metafilter by AnnaRat at 7:03 PM on May 11, 2009 (6 comments)

Late summer dinner party ideas?
posted to Ask Metafilter by rossination at 4:33 PM on August 26, 2009 (8 comments)

What should I bring to a potluck dinner, when many people attending have food allergies and dietary problems and the list of banned foods is huge? (No meat, dairy, onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and many, many other things, listed inside.) Recipes needed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by croutonsupafreak at 11:55 AM on February 15, 2007 (63 comments)

Help for the food-imagining-impaired: cookbooks and sources of recipes with pretty pictures?
posted to Ask Metafilter by bookdragoness at 11:20 AM on November 6, 2009 (15 comments)

Going from friends to more-than-friends to back to friends, successfully. Can it be done?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 10:41 AM on November 9, 2009 (12 comments)

Name That Movie The illustrator, Paul Rogers, description of his project: I started a series of drawings in my sketchbook, it's a kind of visual quiz of great movies. Each series is a sequence of six drawings of shots from classic films (in the order they appear on screen.) No portraits of movie stars, just iconic images from the film.
posted to MetaFilter by TimTypeZed at 3:26 PM on November 8, 2009 (20 comments)

Just curious: What DVD commentaries absolutely enhance the movie they're attached to?
posted to Ask Metafilter by the NATURAL at 2:13 AM on November 9, 2009 (30 comments)

I just spent another hour going through giant stacks of mail and shredding crap and I swear I can't take it anymore.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sugarfish at 6:28 PM on November 8, 2009 (27 comments)

Where can I find a list of foods that originated in the United States?
posted to Ask Metafilter by wastelands at 11:23 PM on February 3, 2009 (23 comments)

StuffingFilter: When it comes to Thanksgiving, I've seen huge variety in stuffing recipies. So spill it -- what's the best stuffing recipe you've got?
posted to Ask Metafilter by daver at 5:35 PM on November 20, 2004 (17 comments)

Help me remember/come-close-enough to this fantastic recipe (cranberry pie?cobbler?cookie?tart?)...
posted to Ask Metafilter by wg at 7:00 AM on November 19, 2007 (5 comments)

Tried and true vegetarian side dish recipes for Thanksgiving please! We will be hosting omnivores, vegetarians, and all-but-beef-eaters for Thanksgiving. I'm looking for things that have the greatest potential for enjoyment by all. Since Thanksgiving is tomorrow, I don't have time to try out the recipe. Also, I don't want random vegetarian side dishes--it must be Thanksgiving/fall themed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jujube at 6:25 AM on November 21, 2007 (43 comments)

Suggestions for a Thanksgiving breakfast.
posted to Ask Metafilter by robot at 10:52 AM on November 21, 2007 (5 comments)

When is the typical Thanksgiving day feast eaten?
posted to Ask Metafilter by spork at 9:05 PM on November 22, 2007 (40 comments)

Thanksgiving dishes that don't use the oven?
posted to Ask Metafilter by like_neon at 9:07 AM on November 17, 2008 (19 comments)

I've been living in Boston for the last 7 years and I still haven't made it down to the Cape! I'm headed down there this weekend with a few friends, staying in West Yarmouth not far from Hyannis. It's going to be quite a rainy weekend. Anyone have any suggestions of what we should do? What's not-to-miss even when the weather is crappy? All suggestions welcome, especially those awesomely random. We're geeky people in our late-20s who enjoy random adventure.
posted to Ask Metafilter by miasma at 8:46 PM on September 11, 2009 (18 comments)

Oven management strategies for thanksgiving? I am hosting thanksgiving at my house this year, and need help planning the best strategy for making a large roast meal with insufficient oven space.
posted to Ask Metafilter by Joh at 4:06 PM on October 29, 2008 (22 comments)

This recent thread, from October 8, is just about to close. It's been an extraordinary one, and is still active as of this afternoon.
posted to MetaTalk by jokeefe at 5:46 PM on November 7, 2009 (675 comments)

My 14-yo son has recently come out to me as gay. Should I share anything about the "experimental" phase of my youth?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Anonymous at 10:30 AM on November 7, 2009 (74 comments)

What suggestions do you have to help me be more sensuous?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Pineapplicious at 8:28 AM on November 8, 2009 (15 comments)

What kind of liquid facial soap do you recommend?
posted to Ask Metafilter by mtphoto at 2:54 PM on November 7, 2009 (53 comments)

[Thanksgiving Filter] Anyone have any great recipes for Thanksgiving?
posted to Ask Metafilter by unexpected at 8:43 PM on November 19, 2006 (14 comments)

Give us your slow carb recipes!
posted to Ask Metafilter by sid at 9:50 AM on December 11, 2008 (13 comments)