It’s always fascinating to see what stirs up the most vehement comments on our family of sites. And over at Apartment Therapy, there is one sure way to start a spat: Talk about organizing books by color! And yet I think that it actually can be a great option, especially for cookbooks! Why is it so controversial, and why do I like it in spite of this? Read on for more, plus a really awesome picture of cookbooks organized by color…
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When I was little, “happy meal” meant food in the shape of a face. My parents weren’t fans of fast food and, with four kids, it wasn’t even a bargain. Banana slices with peanut butter for eyes, an apple wedge for the mouth and broken crackers and cheese for all the other features. It was fun! These days, the game has changed. I’m no artist, and my food faces are pretty lame compared to what the internet has to offer.
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Regardless of the season, my go-to dessert when people come over to visit has always been ice cream. However, I have a handful of friends who’ve recently gone dairy-free, so I’ve been creatively challenged when thinking about something other than sorbet, sherbet or fresh fruit to serve to my old ice cream homies when they stop by in the evening. Now I have a few new ideas.
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Isabelle Palmer is the founder of the online shop The Balcony Gardener and author of The Balcony Gardener. She was kind enough to answer a few questions to help urban gardeners create green spaces to call their own.
• Q&A with Isabelle Palmer
Apartment Therapy
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4.62 / 5 Stars | 178 Reviews
by Terri
“When your favorite apple is in season, pick up a bunch and make this luscious pie filling that freezes beautifully. Sliced apples are partially cooked on top of the stove with water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Then they ‘re ladled into containers and frozen. You ‘ll have enough for five 9-inch pies.”
I have been insanely curious to try this gluten-free pale ale from Omission Beer ever since I first heard about it. Gluten-free beers are notoriously mediocre, but this one has been making waves of the omgwow! sort in the beer community. Until very recently, Omission’s beers were only available in Oregon and a few select bars outside the state, so when I saw a bottle at my favorite local brew shop, I snatched it up and headed straight home.
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How cute are these fruit-shaped wooden serving boards? They’re perfect for small appetizers, with just the right amount of whimsy. (Take note of the painted edges.) And they’re made in Vermont!
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0 / 5 Stars | 0 Reviews
by wiley
“In this recipe, sweet potatoes are cooked in a ginger syrup to make a country-style dessert.”
