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Paper or Canvas? (Adios, Plastic)
If you like the shape of plastic bags but want to buy something reusable, there's also Baggu Bags (http://baggubag.com/SEE.html) - they are shaped more like the traditional plastic bag, but reusable and much better for the environment.
Also, the fact that Whole Foods is charging $30 is ridiculous. I bought 4 reusable bags from Harris Teeter for $1 each, and couldn't be happier.
Newly engaged and registering. What should make the list?
As a recent newlywed (7 months), I think that all of the comments above are spot-on. Just to add my 2 cents, the things we registered for that I've gotten the most use out of are:
- KitchenAid mixer
- All Clad pots & pans (a good set of cookware is essential - get both stainless steel and nonstick)
- Wusthof knife set & block (these are the most used items in my kitchen - it is amazing what a difference a good knife will make in your life; also, I'd recommend a good set of steak knives)
- Wine glasses
- Pilsner glasses
- Cast iron skillet
- Springform pans
- Silpat
- Microplane grater/zester
- Various serving dishes (I have a variety of white porcelain pieces that are great, as well as several that can go from the oven straight to the table)
- Cutting boards
- Mandoline
- Chopper
Also, I'd make sure to include lots of smaller items on the registry (peelers, spatulas, measuring spoons/cups, tongs, wooden spoons, ladles, etc.) - lots of times people have a set dollar amount in mind, so they'll often add a few of these cheaper items onto their purchase to reach that amount. It's a great way to make sure you get some good quality basics.
And I definitely second LoCo's point about the formal china.
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I generally have a burrito bol with barbacoa, rice, black beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, green salsa & lettuce. It's 600 calories, which is a bit much, but not the end of the world if you're eating healthy the rest of the time. I can always drop the beans or the veggies if I want to come in lower, or switch to chicken. Sometimes I just go vegetarian, which saves me calories as well.
The real calorie saver is dropping that tortilla.
I also support having calorie info available. I don't think the fuzzy math on the Chipotle menu is helpful, but I do believe that restaurants should make their calorie info available online or in a separate sheet that could be reviewed at the restaurant. It really burns me when places refuse to do so... ahem, Quiznos (whose claims to be healthy I find dubious).