Today we’re launching a new contest at The Kitchn! The Big Reveal is a kitchen makeover contest that invites you to share your own big reveal with all of us.

Have you improved your kitchen in some big or small way? We want to see your very own big reveal. Show us your painting project, DIY improvement, or full-on kitchen renovation. All that matters is that you have a before and an after photo to show us. You could win up to $2000 from our friends at Dot & Bo! So don’t wait: Enter today! We’ll start posting entries next week.

P.S. — We have a limited number of slots for posting entries, so the earlier you get yours in, the better chance it has of being posted!

→ Enter The Big Reveal 2014

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Once, not so long ago, my life was saved by a meal. But not literally. At the time I was eating three deliciously prepared vegetarian meals a day, made with mostly organic ingredients, served in a lovely setting, surrounded by friends and other good people. Food was abundant and easy to obtain, as it usually is here in the Western world.

Nonetheless, I was utterly and completely depleted. Exhausted and overworked, I was pushed beyond my limits in my position as head cook of, ironically, that very same vegetarian kitchen. There I was, feeding over sixty people three meals a day, six days a week but I had forgotten how to feed myself.

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The 4th of July is my favorite holiday: Outside activities, beer, and lots of great food. What more do you want? If you’re like me, you’ve been scheming about what to make for the holiday weekend. We’ve got some great recipes that need to consider. This year let’s skip the chips and go for the grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce. For a great side dish, you’ve got to try the mixed potato salad, and for dessert, you need to try the Coca-Cola soft serve ice cream (swoon). Looking for an easy drink idea? Try our 4-ingredient wine sparkler.

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