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I'm a single guy living alone. I need to start cooking for myself because I spend too much money on food, and most of what I eat is kinda bad for me. However, I hate doing dishes and don't have much time to cook. What foods/recipes would you suggest?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Afroblanco
at 12:03 PM on June 18, 2008
(39 comments)
I've been developing a taste for Mexican/border music.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jonmc
at 5:00 PM on June 11, 2008
(20 comments)
Things to do in DC alone after work during the work week?
posted to Ask Metafilter by damn dirty ape
at 7:20 AM on September 19, 2007
(23 comments)
How do I look up current global commodity supplies? Even better, is there somewhere I can compare global commodity prices versus their supply and consumption rates over an extended period?
posted to Ask Metafilter by onalark
at 5:19 AM on April 22, 2008
(5 comments)
All right, so, I love Tom Waits. A lot. Like most people love their grandmothers, I guess, except I've never made a turkey out of my handprint in some finger paint for Tom. What are some bands/artists who sound like that? Particularly latter-day Waits: Bone Machine, Mule Variations, Real Gone, etc. I've never been that big on the ballads, I confess (there goes my hipster cred).
posted to Ask Metafilter by katillathehun
at 11:16 PM on January 5, 2008
(54 comments)
Wrigleyville residents/capitalist theorists: am I obliged to honor the "dibs" system while selling my parking spot during Cubs night games?
posted to Ask Metafilter by AgentRocket
at 10:25 AM on April 17, 2008
(40 comments)
Garfield minus Garfield: "Who would have guessed that when you remove Garfield from the Garfield comic strips, the result is an even better comic about schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the empty desperation of modern life?"
posted to MetaFilter by SpacemanStix
at 1:36 PM on February 26, 2008
(127 comments)
Art, architecture and food enthusiasts: what should I do during my short trip to Mexico City?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lackutrol
at 1:37 PM on February 25, 2008
(6 comments)
Know of any magazines, periodicals, or newsletters dealing with Mid-Century Modernism, particularly home furnishings and interior design?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Asparagirl
at 5:09 PM on February 20, 2008
(7 comments)
Cooking for one: I need some tasty, healthy single-serving recipe ideas!
posted to Ask Metafilter by logic vs love
at 1:24 PM on December 28, 2007
(27 comments)
I want to know more about Brady Bunch-era American house designs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by punkfloyd
at 7:57 AM on December 19, 2007
(9 comments)
Hi All,
I just moved and have a new job that will, fortunately, give me the opportunity to purchase nice furniture for the first time in my life. I'm more into modern designs, but with a quality touch. If there is a manufacturer that makes super high quality, modern stuff that would be the ticket for me. Anyway, I'm looking for online stores to shop on. I'm looking for literally everything a typical two person home needs. We currently have no furniture save a recliner, so we need a lot!
I'll admit I don't know the first thing about design, furniture history, etc. But I do want to learn. The ideal shops will offer quality and education.
I'm not looking for IKEA or super cheap options.
Basically, just give me some links of some kick ass online furniture and furnishing joints!
posted to Ask Metafilter by Bob Dobbs
at 6:50 PM on November 16, 2007
(22 comments)
How can I find a good/widely-respected/well-received recording of a given piece of classical music? I know such a thing as "the best recording" doesn't exist in most instances, so I'm just looking to make sure I get a good quality recording.
posted to Ask Metafilter by anonymous78
at 1:45 PM on November 6, 2007
(14 comments)
HalloweenCostumeFilter: My band has a gig on Halloween in the East Village of NYC. Can you help me complete my costume? I can't use my hands, because of the instrument I play. I usually wear a black suit, bowtie, and bowler hat, and I am looking for minimal detail that can be added to make a quickly and commonly identified costume.
Last year I wore some
terminator makeup on my head and that was enough. Any recommendations?
posted to Ask Metafilter by billtron
at 10:00 PM on October 29, 2007
(19 comments)
Can you help solve a somewhat bizarre and mysterious crime?
posted to Ask Metafilter by flapjax at midnite
at 4:59 AM on October 2, 2007
(60 comments)
What single book is the best introduction to your field (or specialization within your field) for laypeople?
posted to Ask Metafilter by limon
at 5:40 PM on September 8, 2007
(238 comments)
I've heard rumors that there's a talented Chinese bespoke tailor that comes to SF and books a meeting room where he takes orders and measurements. He then flies back to China (or possibly it was Hong Kong) and assembles the suits. A month or two later, when the suit is completed, he ships it to the customer. Supposedly this man makes a superior quality product for a reasonable price.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lekvar
at 10:09 AM on September 14, 2007
(25 comments)
Please recommend a Washington D.C. restaurant for a couple of adventurous foodies on a budget, but who want to have "that one really good meal of the trip."
posted to Ask Metafilter by iconoclastic flow
at 5:07 PM on January 23, 2006
(41 comments)
What do I absolutely HAVE to eat in Washington, DC?
posted to Ask Metafilter by exceptinsects
at 7:58 PM on May 23, 2007
(56 comments)
Washington DC, Bethesda, Chevy Chase....Off beat, ( off the mall too probably), things to do between Christmas and New Years.
Bonus for vegan, macro, farmers market food ideas
posted to Ask Metafilter by flummox
at 5:02 AM on December 21, 2005
(11 comments)
What kind of job can I get that involves working on the telephone from home and that is challenging in some way?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lunchbox
at 7:15 PM on August 18, 2007
(16 comments)
In the world of conversation killers, talking about Excel to the average person ranks up there with the best. At the same time, there is always a chance that you wish you could have that conversation at work when it gets down to the wire. Even as a pro, you might need that brush up on
Array Functions,
calculation tricks,
VBA examples or some examples from one of the
well known authors on Excel. There is also no shortage of people who dedicate their working lives to this arcane program and are more than willing to assist others for free by posting solved issues on their websites. People like
David McRitchie,
OzGrid,
Rob Bovey,
Ron de Bruin,
John Walkenbach,
Dick Kusleika,
Joseph Rubin and
Chip Pearson.
Or if you just want to be a Debbie Downer at the next party, just take page from any of the following, memorize it. and recite it when faced with that nudge you don't want to talk to:
Excel Support,
Jon Peltier,
Colo's Junk Room,
Scriptorium,
Andrew's Excel Tips,
Andy Pope,
Anthony's VBA Page,
Rodney Powell,
Array Formulas,
Erlandsen Data Consulting,
Excel-it,
ExcelUser,
JKP's Excel Page,
John Lacher,
McGimpsey,
Bill Jelen,
Stephen Bullen,
Tushar Mehta,
VBusers.com,
The Excel Nexus,
The Excel Logic Page, and
Anthoney Does Excel. It’s a fast and easy way to ward off lounge lizards.
posted to MetaFilter by lampshade
at 2:13 PM on August 18, 2007
(43 comments)
Who loves sandwiches? I do! But I'm tired of sandwichs designed in the vacuum of my mind. My question is thus: What are some great sandwichs?
posted to Ask Metafilter by TwelveTwo
at 10:28 AM on December 1, 2006
(94 comments)
I've been offered a position in both Boston & Seattle. Help me weigh the pluses and minuses of moving to either place.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bamassippi
at 4:25 PM on May 4, 2006
(57 comments)
James Burke does Youtube.
A very conscientious fan has begun creating a wonderful collection of two of James Burke's shows on youtube. There are many
episodes up and more to come of both
Connections and
The Day The Universe Changed. Catch them while you can.
posted to MetaFilter by YoBananaBoy
at 12:29 AM on June 11, 2007
(45 comments)
Can you give me some stereotypes on East Coast vs West Coast differences?
posted to Ask Metafilter by qvantamon
at 7:29 AM on April 4, 2006
(85 comments)
In a departure for me, this tune features no percussion, synths, jaw harps, scrap metal or hand held mini-vibrators, but is simply accompanied by... an acoustic guitar. Radical, huh? Anyway, as you might guess from the title, the tune is a kind of meditation on New York City. Hope you enjoy.
posted to MeFi Music by flapjax at midnite
at 9:57 PM on March 19, 2007
(9 comments)
I'd like some good business (commodities, economics, markets, etc.) book to read. I'm tired of all the, excuse my French, BS books I've come across. I don't want a get-rich quick or anything motivational. I've read the summer reading standard Freakonomics and The World is Flat as of late, feeling the same way level of beach book dissapointment I did when I broke down and read The DaVinci Code. The former was entertaining, though somewhat useless and the latter just was boring and repetitive after say -- chapter 2. I've been paticularly interested in game theory lately and how it can be applied...
posted to Ask Metafilter by geoff.
at 1:06 PM on October 1, 2005
(16 comments)
I'm looking for interesting and unusual shoes (male.)
posted to Ask Metafilter by fire&wings
at 4:09 PM on April 5, 2005
(15 comments)
MeFites: Share with me your favorite math tricks, truisms and formulas that clarified and simplified math problems and made life easier in high school and college.
posted to Ask Metafilter by dropkick
at 9:01 AM on February 24, 2007
(59 comments)
Your experience with Hong Kong Tailors.
posted to Ask Metafilter by subtle-t
at 3:36 PM on March 15, 2006
(11 comments)
Tower Defence
A Macromedia Flash based Tower Defence game inspired by Elemental TD for WarcraftIII.
posted to MetaFilter by srboisvert
at 5:03 AM on January 9, 2007
(113 comments)
i'm looking for a custom men's tailor in san francisco -- someone for suits -- also, good stores to get (perhaps bespoke) shirts and ties. advice, websites?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sdn
at 6:38 PM on January 6, 2007
(5 comments)
How do I make Guatemalan style black beans? Just plain old black beans.
posted to Ask Metafilter by bluejayk
at 1:54 PM on November 27, 2006
(19 comments)
What good packed lunches have you made? I only know sandwiches and pasta salad, but I can cook. And what kind of containers/bags are cheapest/convenient?
posted to Ask Metafilter by tasty
at 9:09 AM on December 5, 2006
(24 comments)
In the last 24 hours I've discovered
Keynote (no, not that Keynote) and it's pretty much revolutionized the way I organise my information and do my work. Is there a web-based equivalent?
posted to Ask Metafilter by Jimbob
at 5:04 AM on December 4, 2006
(11 comments)
In what order should I read these writings by Hegel?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chndrcks
at 4:08 PM on August 3, 2006
(9 comments)
Where can I find wide-width casual shoes in New York? I'm looking for alternatives to New Balance.
posted to Ask Metafilter by jason's_planet
at 9:15 AM on July 15, 2006
(12 comments)
This is what happens when you give me a microphone.
Worse Than Pop was founded on the principle that if you record an album every week for the rest of your life, eventually, something you record will be noteworthy. I haven't actually gotten to that point yet.
posted to MeFi Music by Eideteker
at 8:11 PM on July 2, 2006
(7 comments)
