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Before Nicole Arruda, a creative at Nicole Alexandra Design Studio, embarked on a kitchen renovation in New Providence, New Jersey, she called in a professional organizer to back her up. “I saw mugs, K-cups, and coffee beans sitting on the counter and thought, 'I need a place to store these,'” Arruda recalls. (At the time, her client was expecting her first baby, so the abundance of stuff was fine.) The designers quickly discovered the real problems: The refrigerator was awkwardly positioned, the cabinets weren't maximizing their storage capacity, and the peninsula cut off the boundary with the adjacent living room.…

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Stu Forster/Getty Images Gordon Ramsay is known for two things: his incredible cooking skills and his wild, expletive-filled rants in the kitchen. In recent years, social media has revealed the truth that his fierce, sometimes downright rude behavior was all a joke, and his colleagues have revealed that he's actually a lovable, inspiring guy. But it's even more entertaining (and less jarring) to watch Ramsay spew some truly flamboyant language in the kitchen. This behavior is part of what makes shows like Ramsay's “Hell's Kitchen” competition series so fascinating. The TV…

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Check out TikTok to see how a mom uses this tool to quarter grapes in no time.Oh, and it's not just for grapes! It's also great for cherry tomatoes, berries, and olives, and many reviewers say it works for a variety of fruits.Promising reviews: “When I searched for “grape cutter” on Amazon, I was afraid I'd hit rock bottom. It doesn't get any easier than cutting grapes – I mean, it's not hard, it doesn't take long, and it's not that inconvenient (at least not as easy as cutting other toddler foods). But my wife and I were getting tired…

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If you love versatile, affordable kitchen and laundry products (and doesn't everyone?), Kmart has you covered once again: the latest “must-have” that shoppers are raving about is a simple bucket strainer that can be used for a variety of purposes around the home.Versatile, affordable at just $12, and incredibly useful, this product is perfect for both kitchen and laundry tasks and will be a revolutionary addition to any home.At first glance it may look like just another bucket, but this nifty device is much more. With a removable inner strainer and an easy-draining plug at the bottom, it's actually designed…

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San Francisco may have only one other Indonesian restaurant left (Rasa Rasa, which moved into the former Pho on Bryant space four months ago) but Joe Sharp and Patty Tan's food truck opened at Park Club Gardens in Mission Bay at the start of the pandemic and has been a favorite since 2020. Fortunately, the region weathered the crisis, and its residents began craving the homey, spicy and hearty food that characterizes Indonesian cuisine, a cuisine that is a product of being part of the world's largest archipelago and is influenced by Middle Eastern, Indian, Polynesian and Chinese cuisine. The…

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According to police, a moped driver struck two men, rendering them unconscious, in the early hours of July 23 in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. One of the victims was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The unidentified moped driver is wanted on suspicion of assault and is currently at large. The incident happened just before 2:40 a.m. in front of Rudy's Bar and Grill at 627 Ninth Avenue near the corner of 43rd Street. Police say a moped driver traveling southbound on the sidewalk struck a 56-year-old man and an altercation ensued. The moped driver briefly left the scene…

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Dine with a Doc® on August 7: Senior Education Ministries, in partnership with Generations and Vincennes University, will host Dine with a Doc® on Wednesday, August 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Vincennes University's Beckes Student Union (1101 N. Second St, Vincennes). The program is open to the public and a free lunch will be provided. The August speaker will be Elizabeth Bauer from Good Samaritan Hospital, who will speak about wound care. This program provides an opportunity for peer fellowship while receiving valuable information from the medical community. If you would like to participate in Dine with…

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Author: Margaux Salcedo – 4 minutes ago Creative Dinner: Traditional Filipino dishes created with Canadian ingredients. Above: Chef Joseph Gomez with Canadian Ambassador David Hartman. — Photo by Margaux Salcedo The Canadian Embassy has a secret that I am about to reveal: they have one of the best chefs in the country in their kitchen! I had the honor and pleasure of attending a dinner with women political leaders hosted by Canadian Ambassador David Hartman for Her Excellency Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament and Minister of Small Business. Her Excellency was…

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According to a news release, the Town and Country Elementary School principal was “driving erratically” and did not stop when officers arrived. TAMPA, Fla. — Authorities say they have arrested a Hillsborough County elementary school principal on suspicion of drunk driving and fleeing police when they attempted to pull him over. Otis Kitchen II, 45, was driving near the intersection of West Linebaugh Avenue and North Dale Mabry Highway around 10 p.m. Friday when a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy said Kitchen nearly struck him in the side. Kitchen, who is principal at Town and Country Elementary School, “was driving…

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To all wise seniors My 77-year-old mother loves to cook and has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What are some tips for making the kitchen safer and more practical for seniors without a major, expensive remodel? Asking Daughter To customers who have made inquiries There are several small improvements and easy changes you can make to make your mom's kitchen safer and more user-friendly. Here are some tips for different aspects of the kitchen, depending on your mom's needs: Light: If your mom's kitchen lighting needs improvement, replace the old ceiling light fixtures with bright new overhead…

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