How hard, physically, is teaching? Can someone with fibromyalgia and other physical limitations do it? [more inside]
posted by patheral on Nov 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Blogs about being a substitute teacher, either strategies or individual accounts. They have to be out there, but I can't find them. [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

I made this casserole last night for dinner, and it was quite tasty. I'd like to add it into my regular rotation of suppers, but the gruyère cheese is kind of expensive at my local market. Can you suggest a more pedestrian cheese I can use instead? I guess it would have to be something that was similar in hardness/melting point. (Similarity in taste would be nice, but I realize with supermarket cheeses I can't have everything). [more inside]
posted by bluefly on Aug 13, 2009 - 14 answers

I know there have been some other questions on SAD lamps, but I'm more interested in whether they actually do make a difference. Anecdotal and empirical evidence are both sought after. Also, recommendations in the UK. [more inside]
posted by jhighmore on Jul 25, 2009 - 16 answers

What's the closest alcohol substitute for a performer with anxiety? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2009 - 31 answers

What's a close substitute for Nabob tea? [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Jan 21, 2009 - 6 answers

How to convert a chocolate cake to a yellow cake? [more inside]
posted by asras on Aug 20, 2008 - 2 answers

Vegan waffles with no banana, using egg substitute? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Feb 7, 2008 - 17 answers

Can you tweak this Nigella Lawson peanut butter cup recipe to be lower on the glycemic index? [more inside]
posted by cda on Nov 16, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm trying to locate a non-alcoholic drink I had at a wedding several years ago. It was called "Amie" and came in white and red varieties (being marketed, I believe, as a wine substitute). [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 on Nov 3, 2007 - 6 answers

How can I be a good substitute teacher for middle and high school kids? [more inside]
posted by es_de_bah on Apr 30, 2007 - 18 answers

ElectronicsFilter : I've got a knackered power supply in my hands. I need to replace it, but I'm having a hell of a time. Any help would be appriciated. [MI] [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Oct 13, 2004 - 0 answers