MeFi Favorites by ifjuly

Ask MeFi: Book-Hungry Mother

Weebot — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:23:23 -0800

[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?

Ask MeFi: Gifts of an "Adult" Nature

Diagonalize — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:40:26 -0800

What kind of stuff does a 20-something "grown-up" not know he needs/wants?

Ask MeFi: Options for cold-weather fasion beyond 'throw on a black sweater' please!

JoannaC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:25 -0800

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...

Ask MeFi: Caution: Contents Under Pressure.

SNWidget — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:47 -0800

I'm being overloaded with information in my academic and digital lives - how do I separate the signal from the noise?

Ask MeFi: HELP! Need Wedding Playlist!!

madmamasmith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:35:50 -0800

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!!

Ask MeFi: Make me a comprehensive rap music mixtape, 1986 to 2009.

kensington314 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:25 -0800

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.

MeFi: Maps, maps, maps!

kmz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:14:15 -0800

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.

MeFi: Is this survey OK by you?

escabeche — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:12:22 -0800

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.

MeFi: Please don't lose that Bundt

Horace Rumpole — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:22:01 -0800

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)

Ask MeFi: Affordable Luxuries

Miko — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:45:30 -0800

What are some great gifts for Holiday Season that convey a sense of luxury, yet cost between about $25-75?

Ask MeFi: Must have luxury kitchen item suggestions please.

MaryDellamorte — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:07:58 -0800

What is a good/luxury cooking item for around $50?

MeFi: Overthinking an overloaded buffet platter

porn in the woods — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:09:36 -0800

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.

Ask MeFi: What's this sexual lightning bolt that I feel?

KateHasQuestions — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:23:44 -0800

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?

Ask MeFi: Throw 'em yolk recipes at me!

kitchencrush — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:17:49 -0800

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.

Ask MeFi: Aperitifilter

nj_subgenius — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:58:07 -0800

What's your fvorite aperitif? How do you mix it if at all?