Have you ever encountered an activated carbon air filter that actually removed odors, leaving the output air clean? Which one? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Where to buy fresh baked (artisan?) bread in the Menlo Park, CA area? [more inside]
posted by pbh on Sep 23, 2009 - 10 answers

My pasta machine is a useless waste of space. Please help! [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Aw crap, I left some salmon out overnight. Is it still safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by nímwunnan on Sep 12, 2008 - 34 answers

Where can I find fresh & tasty made-to-order pizza in the Mamaroneck/Rye/Larchmont, NY area? [more inside]
posted by Four-Eyed Girl on Aug 17, 2008 - 2 answers

which series and episode of fresh prince is it when carlton sings "they've only just begun" to his paretns? [more inside]
posted by edtut on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me find something that will let air in and keep prying eyes out. [more inside]
posted by skjønn on May 18, 2007 - 14 answers

How do i keep my bed room warm and fresh at the same time? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Dec 21, 2006 - 15 answers

Cool places to eat in or around El Paso, TX/Las Cruces, NM? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf on Nov 27, 2006 - 12 answers

Just got a new little white macbook. It's beautiful - and I want to keep it that way.... [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Oct 8, 2006 - 10 answers

Fresh Edamame?? Anywhere? [more inside]
posted by seawallrunner on Aug 24, 2006 - 17 answers

I've decided to eat more vegetables, and I have a few questions about the necessity of cooking them, the nutritional content of frozen vegetables, and how cooking affects the nutritional content. [more inside]
posted by mrkohrea on Jul 1, 2006 - 17 answers

Why is it that when I sleep with an open window at night, I wake up way more energized? [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Feb 15, 2006 - 23 answers

Anyone have tips for keeping bread fresh longer? My wife and I end up throwing out a lot of bread, putting it in the fridge dries it out... anyone got any tricks? Google was surprisingly unhelpful.
posted by Cosine on Nov 30, 2005 - 29 answers

During which times of the year are various fruits/vegetables/herbs/other in season? [more inside]
posted by teem on Oct 16, 2005 - 10 answers

We have a freshwater fish tank community of tetras, catfish, gouramis and loaches. The loaches are the most dynamic and entertaining addition to our tank, but the clown loaches disappeared last weekend! I found them last night all bunched up in the top of a hollow fake rock. They haven't been around much for the past week, and I'm worried that they are depressed or ill! None have died as far as I know, but they don't come out much. Should I evacuate them from their garage, or let them be? If evacuation is the answer, what would be the best way to do so? (From mimi's handsome metafilter-less spouse)
posted by mimi on Aug 31, 2005 - 6 answers

Got any good cocktail recipes with fresh fruit?
posted by handee on Jul 27, 2005 - 23 answers

Another coffee topic:
What is the best way to store coffee grounds? [more inside]
posted by Kilovolt on Jan 11, 2005 - 40 answers

What kinds of fruit/vegetables have you found that keep longest? For more perishable stuff, are there any methods (short of freezing) for extending shelf life?
posted by casarkos on Sep 19, 2004 - 9 answers

Cooking for the lazy and overworked. I eat a lot of overpriced crap lately - think boxed/frozen/microwaveable, or even just takeout - and for a number of obvious reasons I'd like to stop doing that. I think most of America is in the same boat with me, but can those of you who aren't give me some tips on learning to cook for myself? [more inside]
posted by tirade on Aug 22, 2004 - 33 answers

When I buy bagged lettuce it always seems to go bad before the expiration date. How can I keep it fresh? [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes on May 26, 2004 - 15 answers