1. Well stocked kitchens do NOT need a corn stripper. As DJ wrote: “Don’t be parted from your money for this gadget. A nice, sharp small knife and some basic caution are all that are required to get kernels off the cob.” Click here to see what she’s referring to. 

2. The seeds are not the hottest part of a pepper. Mike J wrote in to say: “When you cut through a chile, some of the capsaicin juice can squirt on the seeds, making them hot, but the seeds themselves are usually milder than the flesh of the chile. You can remove the seeds and placenta, but that’s no different than just throwing out half of the chile. Click here to see a recipe for Asian steak and spicy slaw. 

3. There are lots of easy ways to update a bland kitchen. Elizabeth suggests: “I think you could also bring in some color and style with tea towels, rugs and maybe some window treatments on the door and window. Sheer if you have a nice view, or something short just to make an accent, or something more substantial if you overlook a wall or something.” Click here to weigh in and give some advice. 

4. When it comes to growing your own food, start small! Tiffany writes: “I saw the square foot gardening guy on TV, and I was hooked! Turns out our garden turned out way bigger but I love the idea. If it gets people to learn to grow their own food, then I’m all for it.” Click here to read about this gardening trend. 

5. You still love a vintage pink bathroom. Willy K wrote in and says: “I’ll have to echo Deb’s comment above–please reconsider the pink! We have an original 1955 bathroom in our home that has pink and brown tile. The brown is more terra cotta than chocolate. We have kept it 100% original. Most of our friends are architects and interior designers and they all seem to dig it. That said, I realize not everyone likes the 1950s retro look. Please don’t refinish the fixtures, instead consider selling them on Craigslist, or donating to your local green building supply, like reStore. Good luck.” Visit this old post on a colorful bathroom re-do. 

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