5 Habits of a Well-Rounded Cook — Life in the Kitchen

As my daughter tips into toddlerhood, I have been thinking about the kind of cook I want to model for her. I return over and over to one thought: I want to be a well-rounded cook. Does that sound ho-hum? I don’t think so.

Here’s why I think the five lessons for creating a well-rounded cooking life are so important for long-term happiness in the kitchen (and out of it too).

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Before & After: First-Time Home Buyers Give Their Kitchen a Facelift — Reader Kitchen Remodel

Rachel and her husband were so excited to become first-time home buyers, but they were less excited about the state of the kitchen in their new home. While the layout was perfectly functional and provided ample counter and cabinet space, the color scheme and style weren’t to their taste.

But they were able to give it a budget-friendly facelift that made it feel like a brand-new space.

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Have You Tried Nitro Coffee, the Iced Coffee That’s Served Like Beer? — Smart Coffee for Regular Joes

Have you seen people drinking coffee pulled from a tap this summer? That’s nitro coffee, and it’s currently all the rage.

We’ve already seen how the bubbles-and-coffee combination makes people go crazy with the popularity of espresso tonics, so it’s no surprise that this slightly effervescent cold drink would be a big hit. Nitro coffee uses the same concept behind draft beer, which allows coffee companies to make big batches of cold brew and store them for an extended period of time (while still maintaining freshness).

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Recipe: Creamy Polenta Bowl with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini — Recipes from The Kitchn

This deliciously simple and quick weeknight summer recipe is made of fresh corn-studded polenta, perfectly roasted grape tomatoes and zucchini, and a smooth — slightly tart — pesto for drizzling over the top. This dish comes together quickly, and it’s a great way to use up all of that late-summer produce.

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