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How Moving to Vietnam Taught Me to Simplify My Kitchen — Kitchen Tour
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Who cooks and eats here: Allen Coin and me, Lisa Pepin!
See the kitchen: What It’s Like to Search for an Apartment (and a Good Kitchen) in Hanoi, Vietnam
Where: Hanoi, Vietnam
Rent or Own? Rent
Living near a restaurant supply store is a dangerous thing. If you’re like me, you’ve gotten good at justifying buying too many loaf pans (they’re only $5!), too many little one-use tools (I can make that dessert I saw on Pinterest!), and too many cookie sheets (think of all the Christmas cookies!). My last kitchen in Raleigh, North Carolina, had all the tools I could ever want, mostly inherited from family members and former roommates or bought from that restaurant supply store. I rarely got rid of anything because I had plenty of room to store it. Moving out, I think I found six different sets of measuring spoons.
So moving continents to Hanoi, Vietnam was an opportunity to start over.
5 Farmers Market Finds You Should Freeze Right Now — Freezer Friendly
The merits of making pickles, jams and tomato sauce are manifold. But the factors of reality — time, inclinations, lack of distractions and the harvest schedule — don’t often align to make massive canning sessions possible. I can what I can when I can, but when I can’t, I don’t feel guilty anymore because the freezer is my friend.
Here are five things you can easily freeze, without too much of a degradation of quality, even if you don’t have one of those fancy cryovac bag sealers. When winter hits and most indoor farmers’ markets are flooded with kale and root veggies, you’ll be pulling little bits of sunshine out of the deep freeze.
The Spice Rack You Probably Already Own — Kitchen Organization
When I was home in Kansas City a few weeks ago I commented on my parents’ new spice rack. I noticed it sitting on my mother’s countertop, holding just the handful of spices she uses most often.
But when I asked about it, I got a surprise — this “spice rack” was something I already owned!
Low-Calorie Recipes: Scalloped Corn II
Low-Fat Recipes: Brownie Mix in a Jar III
12 Little Luxuries That Make Lovely Housewarming Gifts — Gift Guides from The Kitchn
When your friends or family members move into a new home, you want to celebrate with them. And while you can go the practical route (cleaning supplies or pantry staples they might have tossed are always appreciated), it is also nice to warm their home with a splurge that they wouldn’t buy for themselves.
Need some ideas? Here are 12 good-for-everyone gifts that will add a touch of homey luxury to their new kitchen.
Recipe: Pasta with Cauliflower, Sausage & Breadcrumbs — Weeknight Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn
This is a straightforward pasta — my favorite kind — with mostly basic pantry ingredients and a couple of things to wow it up. The breadcrumbs (poor man’s parmesan!) might seem trivial, but don’t skip them. They add a wonderful, crunchy texture that really makes the dish. So grab your can opener — this pasta is dead-simple and it will feed a crowd!
The Ultimate Guide to Oatmeal — Tips from The Kitchn
Oatmeal is healthy, inexpensive, and as versatile as it gets. It’s a satisfying morning breakfast that’s filling without being too heavy. We love oatmeal because you can make a large batch but personalize each bowl to your mood or what’s in your pantry: brown sugar and cinnamon for a cold winter day, juicy stone fruit in the summer, or even cheese and a soft-poached egg for a savory twist.
Here’s everything you need to know about oatmeal, from the different varieties to tips and techniques that will help you take your oatmeal game to a whole new level! Now you have no excuse not to bring oatmeal back to the breakfast table.