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Get the Look: A Warm and Woody Kitchen — Style & Renovation Resources

Cambria Bold — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

This warm, woody kitchen is so inviting, particularly with the pretty display of pottery. Want to emulate some of it in your own kitchen? Here are sources to help you get the look. If you recognize other elements in the kitchen, please fill in the blanks in the comments!

Warm and Woody Kitchen Resources

Cabinets: Kerf Design in Seattle
Countertops: ______________
Dishwasher: Asko
Flooring: ______________
Hardware: ______________
Lighting: ______________
Paint – Wall: ______________
Pottery: Hand-thrown by Jennifer, the owner
Range: KitchenAid

Summer Supplies: Modern Grills

Carrie McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT

With Memorial Day coming up I'm thinking about summer grilling and weekend parties. That means it's time to shop for summer entertaining essentials, starting with a fun modern grill.

• Modern Grills
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How Can I Make a Lighter "Newman's Own" Vinaigrette at Home? — Good Questions

Emma Christensen — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Q: I am desperate to re-create Newman's Own Olive Oil & Vinegar salad dressing with less oil. I buy Newman's regularly, only to pour (and discard!) at least 3/4 cup of oil from the bottle before using it. Newman's light dressings do not have the same appeal; I am looking for a make-at-home solution with the same exact flavor.

Can You Learn to Love the Foods You Used to Hate?

Stephanie Barlow — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

I had a discussion a while back that opened my eyes. After I confessed to a friend about my general dislike of mayonnaise (I know, I know), he told me that he had the same feeling. However, he’d managed to condition himself into liking the stuff. His rationale was that as a food lover, he couldn't accept just not liking a food that’s loved by so many. Do you push your taste buds in order to like new foods?

5 Refreshing Summer Sips with Rosemary

Emily Ho — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Want to jazz up your non-alcoholic drinks like sparkling water, iced tea, and lemonade? Add a sprig or two of aromatic rosemary. These five beverages are a little bit herbal, a little bit sweet, and very refreshing.

Bottle Stock's Wine Wrap Papers: The Perfect Packaging For a Wine Bottle

Cambria Bold — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

If you're gifting a bottle of wine, you might think the bottle itself is gift enough. But if you want an extra special presentation, I have just the thing: wine wrap papers from the newly launched Bottle Stock, a small shop based out of LA catering to design-minded wine lovers. Each sheet is cut to fit most 750ml wine bottles, and the paper designs are lovely and eye-catching!

A Work Week Menu Plan That You Can Do

Chris Perez — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Planning meals for an entire week is a tedious task. It's difficult to plan one that gives you variety yet simplicity in your weekly labors of love. Cooking for a week is even harder — it's tough to stay motivated and energetic through all the outside stresses we encounter in the work week. On that note, I present a full menu for a household of two that gets you through the week. This is a work week menu plan you can do!

Quick Tip: Separating Unpopped Kernels from Popcorn

Emma Christensen — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

I've been making a lot of caramel popcorn recently — talk about the perfect treat for everything from Teacher Appreciation Day to a birthday potluck! But the unpopped kernels always bug me. Nothing worse than munching a handful of caramel popcorn clusters and suddenly biting into a hard kernel. I finally figured out an easy way to eliminate nearly all those unpopped kernels before they ruin the batch.

An Interview with Emma Christensen About Her New Book: True Brews

Faith Durand — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

This is a very exciting spring for books here at The Kitchn! A couple weeks ago we told you about my new book, Bakeless Sweets, and this week we're turning the spotlight to another book from our team: True Brews, by Emma Christensen, our very own recipe editor. Emma has written about beer for The Kitchn for many years, and she has become a knowledgeable expert in brewing it as well — and her new book shows you how you can make it for yourself. But she doesn't stop at beer — wine, kefir, kombucha, and fizzy sodas show up in True Brews too!

Today we have an interview with Emma, talking about her new book. Come read all about brewing in small apartments with minimum equipment, the most surprising things she learned while writing the book, and the most refreshing drink for summer!

How to Make Fresh Pasta Dough in the Food Processor — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Emma Christensen — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Want to make pasta, but lack the motivation to do all that mixing and kneading by hand? No problem. If you have a food processor, you can have a batch of pasta dough ready in about two minutes flat.

One-Skillet Recipe: Tortilla Espanola with Rainbow Chard — Recipes from The Kitchn

Erin Gleeson — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

This week at The Forest Feast, I needed to use up some chard from the nearby farmer's market, so I cooked up a big skillet Tortilla Espanola. This dish is usually made with just potatoes and onions, but I like to add some greens — it becomes almost like a crustless quiche. The addition of the colorful chard lightens the dish a bit, but is still quite filling. I like that this meal is made in a single pan and works well for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Eileen's Beachside Oasis Kitchen — Kitchen Tour

Leela Cyd Ross — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Eileen and her husband Mark live about a block from the beach in Venice, California. The proximity to the ocean and access to bountiful fresh produce year round also informs her cooking style, which she explains as "simple, healthy and interesting." Her 250-square-foot kitchen space fits this description as well — come take a tour of this modern, cozy space!

Make-Ahead Lunch Recipe: Chopped Kale, Farro & Chickpea Salad — Recipes from The Kitchn

Emma Christensen — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

This six-ingredient salad right here has been my lunch for the past week — and it's looking highly likely that I will have it again next week! Made with a simple lemon-miso vinaigrette, this combination of tender kale, chewy farro, and nutty chickpeas holds up very well for several days in the fridge. All I have to do come lunchtime is scoop a portion into a bowl. With some orange segments and a slice of toast on the side, this easy lunch keeps me happy all afternoon.

For a Gorgeous Presentation: Beet and Goat Cheese Terrine

Cambria Bold — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

Sometimes food can be so beautiful. These beet and goat cheese "jewels" are simply made by layering those two ingredients. The trick is that the beet coloring — from both golden and red beets — seeps into the goat cheese, which is what gives the terrine that beautiful, varied shading.

How To Wrap a Burrito (So It Doesn't Fall Apart When You Eat It!) — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

Faith Durand — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

My husband Mike brought many valuable qualities to our partnership: He's kind, charming, smart, and has good taste in books. He loves good food, and makes me coffee every single morning. And somewhere among the upper pantheon of his stellar attributes is also this: He can wrap a burrito so that you can eat it all the way down to the very nub, without it falling apart in your hands. Want to see how he does it?

Kid-Friendly Green Smoothie & Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Sandwiches — Delicious Links

Faith Durand — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Ice cream two ways, stir-fried noodles with cabbage, and more in today's Delicious Links.

Help! I Need Advice on Picking the Right Cooking Class — Good Questions

Anjali Prasertong — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Q: I am a recent college graduate looking to take a culinary course for the first time. I'm interested in learning some new techniques for preparing and cooking ingredients and maybe meeting some younger like-minded people along the way, but being in Cleveland, there is a surprising number of choices.

Kitchen Before & After: Cecelia's 'Making Better Use of the Space' Kitchen Renovation — Reader Kitchen Remodel

Cambria Bold — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

Kitchn reader Cecelia and her family live in a 1918 stucco Mediterranean Revival raised-basement home in the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans. Since 1918, it has undergone two significant renovations, the second of which occurred after Hurricane Katrina. The renovations weren't terrible, but they didn't make good use of the space — the setup didn't even have room for a kitchen table! So after she bought the home, Cecelia did a complete renovation of the space to open it up and bring out its true potential. See her 'After' photos below:

Yuck: A Fourth Grader Reveals What School Lunches Really Look Like

Anjali Prasertong — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

When you were a grade school student, you probably complained about particularly bad school lunches to your parents or your friends, but fourth grader Zachary Maxwell didn't stop there. He decided to bring a small video camera to school so he could show his parents what his school lunches really looked like — and then spent the next six months documenting the food served in his New York City lunchroom.

More Ideas for Small Space Gardening

Carrie McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:00 GMT

We've seen vertical gardening, rooftop plants, and balcony containers as clever solutions for small spaces. But I went looking for other tiny spots to add a little green — in other words, where to garden when you don't have a garden.

• Small Space Gardening
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The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia — New Cookbook

Dana Velden — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Louisa Shafia is a Brooklyn-based chef and cookbook author whose first book Lucid Food was lauded for its fresh approach to cooking with organic, seasonal food. In The New Persian Kitchen, she turns her attention to the vibrant flavors of Iran. She was introduced to this food as a child when her Iranian aunties would visit, bringing unfamiliar ingredients like pomegranate molasses, turmeric, and dried lime and filling the kitchen with enticing, delicious smells and tastes.

Kyle's City Cottage Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

When Kyle remodeled her San Francisco kitchen, she knew she wanted a wide open floor plan for entertaining. The result is her chic cottage kitchen, all white and gleaming, with calacatta marble countertops (a total splurge), a Viking range, and a large pantry expertly hidden behind a sliding door wall. See more photos below:

Find Your Style: 20 Inspiring Kitchens

Carrie McBride — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT

It's a good thing I'm a renter because if I wasn't, I'd have to decide on a kitchen design. And with all of the options out there, how would I ever choose? Here are a few I find inspiring - find your favorites and pin away!

• 20 Inspiring Kitchens
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Ideas for an Easy, Crowd-Friendly Cocktail for My Wedding Reception? — Good Questions

Emma Christensen — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Q: I'm getting married to my partner of 5 years in about 1 month! We are having the wedding in her parents' backyard and will be serving beer, wine, iced tea, and water, but we'd also like a cocktail. I'd like something that requires minimal effort and can be made with and without alcohol. Ideas?

Sent by Lisa

Panch Phoron: Bengali Five Spice

Emily Ho — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Ever since cooking through Indian Vegetarian Feast, we've been inspired to add a tablespoon of panch phoron to everything from sautéed broccoli to a pot of beans or a jar of refrigerator pickles. This five spice mix is so easy to make yet adds tremendous flavor and aroma to Bengali dishes and anything else you can think of.