On Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:35:34 GMT, "l, not -l" > wrote:


>That is pretty much how I arrived at the things that are out now; about 90%
>of the items are used each day, the remaining 10% or so are used at least
>3-4 times per week. Of course, now that you have me thinking about it; my
>use of the breadmaker has dropped off a lot the past few months - maybe it
>should become a rolling cart appliance.

One of the things I found out for myself is this: if things are NOT
out on the counter, they don't get used very much. I don't think of
them as much, and therefore I don't use them as much as I could.

If they are out on the counter, I think of the possibilities...

I learned this concept many years ago...that having my appliances out
in full view, makes me more likely to use them, and to consider
various recipes that would use them.

The old adage is applicable he "Out of sight, out of mind".

Christine