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Did you have a play kitchen when you were a kid? I did. Mine was made out of plastic and was Sesame Street-themed. It wasn’t chic-looking, and it definitely didn’t include a gold sink. The kitchen you see above is hands-down the most gorgeous play kitchen I’ve ever seen. The bright pink color, mixed with the gold and floral backsplash is a palette I’d want in my current adult kitchen.

Would you be surprised to learn that this play kitchen was originally a plain, white kitchen you’d find at IKEA? Now this is a before and after you have to witness.

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Cooking scrambled eggs on the stove only takes 10 to 15 minutes, but sometimes you don’t even have that long. Enter: the microwave. Yes, the microwave. Scrambled eggs made in the microwave are a smart, perfectly good alternative to those made on the stovetop. I know — you may be utterly incredulous, but hear me out.

Will your eggs be as creamy and soft as those made on the stove? No, and we won’t deny that, but when you’re looking to save time, it’s totally acceptable to lean on the microwave.

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If I could make only one thing in the pressure cooker, I’d pick potatoes. They cook in only eight minutes and come out creamy and flavorful each time. In fact, I think they taste better — more potato-y than traditional boiled, steamed, or baked potatoes.

After cooking, you can use the potatoes however you’d like. For a quick side dish, I toss them in melted butter and add some freshly chopped herbs and a generous sprinkle of salt. When I have more time, I make mashed potatoes or crispy home fries, or cool them for a perfect potato salad.

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If you haven’t already seen Office Space, the 1999 movie starring Ron Livingston and Jennifer Aniston, it’s definitely worth watching. And even if you have seen it, it’s worth re-watching. The timeless depiction of the strained interpersonal dynamics in the workplace makes this a winner no matter how many times you view it.

And while the moral of the story can be read as a somewhat bleak “find what little joy you can in life,” the movie also contains some smaller, food-related lessons along the way. For many of us who must both eat and work to survive, it’s worth heeding the following wisdom, gleaned from my recent re-watching of this cult classic.

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The first thing I do when I come home with a bag of grains, flour, or seeds is put it in a glass container. Having to deal with rubber bands or bag clips usually ends in me spilling things all over my kitchen counter. But what if you run out of glass containers? What if you just don’t want to deal with the hassle? Luckily, Bob’s Red Mill has solved the problem with an easy solution: resealable bags.

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If you’ve been limiting your slider consumption to just burgers, I encourage you to broaden your horizons. Grab a muffin pan, a carton of eggs, and a tube of biscuit dough — it’s time to bring these bite-sized sandwiches to breakfast.

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From Apartment Therapy → 3 Non-Toxic Tips for Ridding Your Home of Roaches

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File your paring knife under the category of “small but mighty tools.” With a blade that averages about three inches in length, this is the knife we reach for when our chef’s knife feels a bit too cumbersome.

In addition to peeling and trimming fruit and vegetables, here are five smart ways you can put your paring knife to work.

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