Julia’s Open, Antique-Industrial Atlanta Kitchen

Happy weekend everyone! How’s the weather in your part of the world? It’s glorious here, and I’m ready for summer. What about you? Are you out in the garden or at the farmers market? Tell us what’s cooking in your kitchen this weekend; we’d love to hear all about it! Also, just in case you missed it, here are a few of my favorite posts from the past week.

• Mason jar + blender = awesome smoothies.
• Gina’s sweet and sad letter to a childhood kitchen.
• This salt cellar looks like an egg, white outside and yolky yellow inside. (Also, my new favorite potholder!)
• A smart trick for chopping up canned tomatoes with less mess.
• I’m definitely making some of these this weekend.
• Cauliflower that looks like pasta.

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Do you have anything special planned this weekend? Why not try something new and fun in the kitchen! Switch things up by making this Mediterranean salad with cauliflower “couscous” or try Maureen’s riff on the classic Cosmopolitan cocktail (in slushy form!). If it’s hot where you are, cool down with this tropical cilantro smoothie or no-bake icebox cake. And if you’re in the mood for something classic and cheesy, don’t miss out on Emma’s roasted red pepper, sausage, and jack cheese pizza.

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From Apartment Therapy → Stylish Dining Chairs Under $200

“Whether you’re looking to add a pop of color to your space, warm it up with wood, or perhaps keep it looking clean in white, we’ve rounded up ten great looking choices that will keep your wallet happy.”

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Q: I bought a bag of unpeeled fresh (not frozen) pearl onions for a bourguignon but predictably have about 3/4 pound left. What should I do with them?

Sent by Elise

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The angle: Ten dinner dilemmas, from “I have zero time!” to “I’m not a short-order cook!” solved in ten corresponding chapters — recipes and tips for every situation.

Recipes for right now: Cornmeal-Crusted Tilapia with Salsa Verde, Cake Pan Enchiladas, Curried Carrots and Lentils, Garlic Fries, Peanutty Stir-Fry, Maple-Mustard Glazed Chicken, Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice

Who would enjoy this book? Parents with kids of any age; students on a budget

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Ten reads that made us laugh, look, or think this week.

• The Atlantic looks at the grassroots movement against GMOs in food and asks, “But do they have science on their side?”
• Why you might find Bud Lite Lime-a-Rita in my fridge this weekend. – Emma
• The New York Times just launched a new cooking website — have you seen it yet? – Cambria
• Nutella Cronut holes are happening, people. I repeat: Nutella CRONUT holes are happening! – Ariel
• What exactly is a lamington? – Christine

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