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The Vine: December 16, 2003
December 16, 2003 – 3:26 PM | No Comment

Okay, so here’s the deal. I work for this professor. I was originally hired to do basic office tasks, but they quickly realized that I have more than half a brain and I’ve been given …

The Vine: December 12, 2003
December 12, 2003 – 7:40 PM | No Comment

Dear SarsDad,
My husband and I just got married, and are starting to save funds for a first home.Do you have any recommendations for a savings plan that gives you the most bang for your buck?Something’s …

The Vine: December 11, 2003
December 11, 2003 – 7:32 PM | No Comment

Hiya Sars!
I think your “Ask The Expert” series is a fantastic idea. Already I’ve put
new knives on my Christmas list. My question is for your financial expert
father: I’m looking to give stocks to my young …

The Vine: December 10, 2003
December 10, 2003 – 12:43 AM | One Comment

Dear Sars’s Dad —
I need to pay off some credit debt, and was considering taking some of the money out of my 401k to do it.I realize this will incur a penalty, but the …

The Vine: December 9, 2003
December 9, 2003 – 12:36 AM | No Comment

Dear Mr. Bunting,
What would you do with a windfall right now?
I recently got some money from a relative’s life insurance policy. I
don’t have any debts other than my mortgage, which is at a fairly
competitive rate. …

The Vine: December 2, 2003
December 2, 2003 – 10:03 PM | No Comment

Sars,
This is a genius idea.I’d like to ask Keckler a simple question: How do I
cook chicken breasts in the oven so that they aren’t too dry, or so pink that
my small intestine cramps just looking …

The Vine: November 25, 2003
November 25, 2003 – 8:04 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars and Chef Stephanie,
First, Sars, love your site, Ghost Monologues, and The Vine.
My question for your Chef expert is this: I am considering making a
cheesecake for Thanksgiving this year.This is my first try at …

The Vine: November 21, 2003
November 21, 2003 – 7:00 PM | No Comment

Hello,
This isn’t so much about food itself but about etiquette about food.Do you professional food people enjoy receiving gifts of homemade food from non-professionals?I’m wondering about the success I’ll have giving a friend who bakes …

The Vine: November 20, 2003
November 20, 2003 – 6:51 PM | No Comment

Hello Expert!
Can you tell me why, oh why, my popovers do not pop? I’ve tried starting them in a cold oven, and a hot oven. I’ve tried heating up the pan first, I’ve tried using …

The Vine: November 19, 2003
November 19, 2003 – 6:39 PM | No Comment

I have a confession: I’m afraid of fish.I blame my parents and all the nasty processed fishsticks they tried to feed me when I was a kid.
I’m trying to eat healthier and I’ve read all …