Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 279
January 9, 2012
Flor de Jamacia a.k.a. Hibiscus Tea
I bought this loose dried hibiscus tea (it's actually the sepal from the Hibiscus flower) in my local market a couple of weeks ago. I was first attracted by the beautiful purple/pink color and [...]
I'm Drowning in Work Email. What's the Solution?
I sat down at my desk bright and early this morning, planning to post an answer to this etiquette question before any of you arrived at the office to confront an overflowing Inbox. I [...]
Slate Boards for Entertaining
Since I moved to Paris I noticed that about every third restaurant I got to serves food on a slate board. Whether it is being used as a cheese plate or breakfast, slate boards [...]
January 7, 2012
The Top Names for Pets in 2011
As my friend would say, the cats have the headline this time. According to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co (VPI) and Petfinder.com, a roundup of the most popular pet names in 2011 marked a real cat fight versus [...]
Would Putting Money On the Line Make You Work Out More?
We all know that most New Year's resolutions fail —particularly those of the whole "I'm gonna work out every single day!" variety. But what if you put more than just that mental promise on the [...]
Would Putting Money On the Line Make You Workout More?
We all know that most New Year's resolutions fail —particularly those of the whole "I'm gonna work out every single day!" variety. But what if you put more than just that mental promise on the [...]
January 6, 2012
The Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe
January is a tough month—you're full of resolutions to eat healthier, work out, and shed some pounds, but the weather is bitterly cold, it gets dark early, and you just want to cozy up [...]
Storing Holiday Decorations—Plus, A Giveaway!
When you're taking down you decorations this year follow these tips to make it easier on yourself next year: As you remove specific decorations (the garland from the mantle or the strand of lights [...]
Is Everyone Hanging Out: Pages 1 Through 79
Hi, Bookies: There's nothing funny about being "bad with names." There's also nothing funny about Mr. Cougar Mellencamp thinking the thrill of living was high school. That being said, there is a whole lot [...]
January 5, 2012
How to Wash a Down Comforter
If you've had your bulky down comforter on your bed for a while now, it's a good idea to give it a trip to the laundry. The best way to get it clean is [...]
