I'm so sorry that you're in such a rough situation. Is there any way you can meet with a mental health professional before you leave? I think you need some kind of plan because the shitty thing about everything that's weighing on you is that you can't just leave it behind just because you are in a new country. I've…

I make shrimp ceviche to feed crowds. I buy precooked shrimp, cut it up and throw in chopped onion, avocado, cilantro, other veggies (have done various peppers, tomatoes), and douse it all in lime juice, salt, pepper, and a few splashes of your favorite hot sauce. serve on tostadas or...well anything! Let sit in the…

oh wow, that's rough. I use the aloe infused nitriles and haven't had any problems... now that you mention it, I'm approaching my 8th year! wow, time flies!

I'll throw this one out there because I want to go tomorrow, The Belly Shack is awesome casual dining, but it might be a little out of the way. The Violet Hour has amazing cocktails. Take a sunset cruise that departs from navy pier, very pretty!

latex is a natural product and breaks down over time. If you've ever opened up a bag of old gloves, they kind of disintegrate! the only thing is I started developing a mild allergy to them after a couple of years, my hands would get red bumps

I mash them up with some salt and lemon or lime, spread it on some good bread and put a poached egg on top. Or chop them up with some mangos and cilantro. mmm

I second The Kitchn, their lemon curd recipe was beyond amazing. I keep the epicurious app on my phone in case I get inspired by an ingredient at the store. the comments there are usually really on point for me. I also follow Gastrogirl on tumblr.

I was in Morocco for a week with almost no internet access. If I had the internet, I would've known the airline I took there, and was taking to Spain, went out of business in that week. Everything worked out but man...I had to skype my mom to borrow money for a last minute flight to Germany, so at least I've been to…

from cold wisconsin! craft beer and tacos are my major hobbies. for real, my roommate sent a text tonight about going to a brewery and i responded 'do they have tacos?'

woohoo i'm moving there soon!

Gaining muscle makes you gain weight, so you will be doing good stuff for your body but it won't necessarily translate to the scale. If you keep building muscle, you can help your metabolism.

I think your last paragraph could be reworded a little and sent to him as a message. I know it sucks to hurt someone's feelings, but it's just a thing that has to happen and will inevitably always happen. But don't you think hurting his feelings now is worth avoiding a bunch of potential crap thrown your way (by his…

True, my kitchen now always has dirty measuring cups!

Thanks! Actually I was looking for an immersion blender for immediate use - I have some green garlic soup to make soon.

caught on fire? wow... don't hear that about thermometers everyday

oh yes, I was looking at those from Williams Sonoma. Also I love those erasers! Thanks!

I would love any recommendations for kitchen stuff! I am moving out on my own and have always used roommates' stuff. I cook a lot and would like some pieces to invest in. Any advice? I already have a kitchenaid stand mixer and baking stuff (tart pan, springform pan, etc). I'm kind of a minimalist, so things that have…

congrats- exciting start to the summer! This is weird but I wish I knew I could take some time off between my degrees without my world imploding. I wouldn't go back in time and change it, I am in a fantastic place, but I wonder. Also, having a good handle on funding. Is your salary funded, are projects funded, is good…

AH, I have the same thing! On the back, I never see them until they are oddly long.

oh please be careful, avacado is toxic to pets!