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My son was the nosiest little creature I had ever seen at night. I had no idea so much noice could come out of such a tiny thing

Pepper is a spice and should be treated like other herbs and spices when you use it, it isn’t a neutral favour enhancer like salt. Holiday meals don’t have to be turkey, or the same every year. We switch it up each year - lobster, beef Wellington, slow roasted bbq pork loin... Try… Read More

Jack Black and Seth Green were in the same X Files episode

I bought a New Years party dress on sale rather than a wedding dress, held it in a restaurant so no decor costs, and didn’t do favours which people didn’t notice were missing. We prioritized good food, an open bar and a good photographer.

Not new but The Joy of Cooking is enduring for its practicality. Need a basic recipe that is always good and isn’t overly complicated? It is in there. Forget the flash in the pan popular food trends of the year and put one standard classic in your collection like this.

My workplace has a 50:50 gender split but I am the only woman on my team. Add in that I am around the same age as my coworker's daughters and sometimes they have a hard time knowing how to work with me. My advise is to always be your own biggest advocate - volunteer for projects,… Read More

More cutlery. We registered for 8 settings but I find that as soon as anyone come for dinner it isn't quite enough without making sure everything is washed first. 12 settings seemed excessive for two people but it is a standard for a reason.

My favourite highball is jaggermister and cranberry juice with a twist of lime. I have made everyone I know try it, no one but me seems to find the combination as refreshing as I do.

Grandma is telling me about her neighbours around her new house. G: I meet the lovely he-she-gay-transvestite down the road Me: (dumbfounded) he-she-gay-transvestite? G: I'm too old to figure out the lingo you kids use. It was nice, poor taste in clothes but what do I care

The right socks will change everything! It is a waste to buy the latest and greatest shoes and then put on a 1$ pair of cotton socks. Wool and synthetic running specific are your friend.