When did beef get so expensive?
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Comments (29)We do reuse and recycle many household items here too. My kids are all built differently so we don't hand down many clothes. I donate clothes in decent condition to the school or the thrift stores. People are funny about used things. It can be quite entertaining at times. I've run into people who wouldn't be caught dead shopping at a garage sale or thrift store. Those same people do shop antique stores and estate sales which are glorified garage sales at higher prices. Then there are those people who don't shop thrift stores because that is for poor people. That's laughable. Truly poor people probably couldn't afford the prices at some of the thrift stores. I shop there because I the thrill of the hunt and it is possible to find a bargain on some things, but usually not clothes. I live in one of those areas where people often overprice their garage sale clothes. I can buy new for less. Overall, my best clothes bargains usually come from the mall during the 75-90% off sales. I wouldn't be too offended because someone doesn't want your hand me downs. I've gotten offers before. Honestly, I just didn't want to deal with the extra work. Sometimes when you get clothes ahead, you're storing it for a while even possibly a couple of years. Sometimes less is more when you're trying to organize and manage a household....See MoreRECIPE: Screwing up expensive beef
Comments (5)Go to a butcher (don't buy one from the meat counter) and get either a prime rib or beef tenderloin. Don't brine and don't over cook. We like our beef medium rare (internal temp of 140 when you take it out of the oven). Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the proper doneness, don't guess. Don't add any liquid and don't cover. Always let your roast rest for at least 10 minutes before carving. This way you won't loose all the juice. Here is how I cook a roast. Season roast with salt, pepper and crushed garlic. Place roast in a roasting pan (bone side down if it's a rib roast). Preheat oven to 450 then turn down to 325. Cook roast until it reaches 140 on an instant read thermometer (about 20 minutes per pound). Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before carving. Always carve across the grain to ensure most tender slices....See MoreWhen did I get so critical?
Comments (31)Well, I'm in much better spirits now. I did a bunch of browsing today during my lunch hour and after work as hubby was out with his friend, and I started to get excited about picking counter stools. I also got the most adorable little sugar container...I'll have to do a close-up once I do the final kitchen photos! Shopping/browsing is often a good source of therapy!! I also realized that the photos I took yesterday are not very good - drawers are out due to the granite install, tape on the glides, dirty floors, no faucets in yet, a BUNCH of stuff not in yet. I also just stared at it too long. I remember I was worrying when the cabinets were in was that there was too much contrast (light and dark), and now that the granite is in which creates a connection between the two, I felt that the granite brought too much connection. Yes, all say it with me: "silly Redroze". I've read all your posts and enjoyed and really really appreciate all your stories. I can relate to all of them and that means a lot to me. You're right about the obsessive compulsive nature that many of us have. Hubby and I are both very detail-oriented...it works out well though. We just want to love everything we put in our home. And it's fun to overanalyze choices sometimes. I think it's awesome to get some understanding from people who are like-minded. (And psst...I like you too Rmkitchen... generic username and all...haha.)...See MoreWhen did I become so indecisive?
Comments (13)Thank you to all for you replies! Definitely some great suggestions. It is also comforting to know that I am not the only one who has this problem! mercymygft - I think you are right, being TKO has done this to me! I know that I shouldn't rush this decision because it's a big deal, but at the same time I would like to have everything all done by Christmas since we host the holiday and my 1st child's birthday is the day after so we have a lot of entertaining to do coming up. And the fact that I've lived in a makeshift kitchen for 4 years is making me anxious. At least I've been able to use by Bluestar during this time! (the only thing staying in the "new" kitchen) Francoise - I do *Love* Jillandmatt's kitchen, and also Nini's recently redone kitchen with the light perimeter and walnut island. That is what is making it so hard! I think both styles would look nice in my house - Four square colonial built in 1920, but perhaps as Breezy points out, the soapstone would fit the era of the house a little better. And yes, I think I would be bummed if Soapstone wasn't even an option so perhaps that is my answer. My husband thinks I am over thinking it -which I probably am :)- and he thinks we should stick to our original design, which we might. Maybe going out to the stone yard in a few weeks will help make the decision! Until then....I hope I don't drive myself crazy!...See MoreMichael
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