We're having a "tiny food" party / BBQ, and I need menu suggestions. Sliders (obviously), cornichons (or gherkins) and tiny cupcakes are readily available. Coronitas (7 oz. Coronas) to drink. So, what else? Other mains, sides, desserts, beverages. Any suggestions would be helpful. [more inside]
posted by dersins on Apr 16, 2009 - 47 answers

Holiday / Vacation Inspiration Needed ! A last minute opportunity for an Asian getaway has popped up ! I will be in Hong Kong, my travel destination will be ?????? >>>>> ???? [more inside]
posted by doogyrev on Apr 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Where should I look to find a last-minute warm weather getaway on the (relatively) cheap for this weekend? [more inside]
posted by Drohan on Mar 19, 2008 - 2 answers

This is a ridiculous question. It's 12:20AM Valentine's Day morning. I suddenly want to send flowers (or some other encouraging vday-ish gift) to a quite a few of my single girlfriends at their respective workplaces. Am I crazy, is this doable and how?? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Feb 13, 2008 - 18 answers

Aside from the ancient Mesopotamian system of hours, seconds, and minutes we use, how else have cultures divided the day? Are any of these alternative systems still in active use?
posted by BackwardsCity on Jun 3, 2006 - 20 answers