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A Smart Thing to Keep in the Kitchen — Comment of the Day
Some of my favorite kitchen organizing tips are in this big collection of smart ideas from our readers so it’s no surprise that the comments on that post continued to offer up many more great thoughts. Here’s one tip from a reader on a (maybe unexpected?) thing she always keeps in her kitchen.
What’s Cooking This Weekend? — Weekend of March 14-15, 2015
I have a such a stack of cookbooks I have been wanting to cook out of, and seeing Michelle’s rainbow array of books reminded me to dig in and get going. What about you? Have you bought or borrowed any new cookbooks lately? What looks good? I’d love to hear about anything you’ve recently discovered and loved. And tell us: What’s cooking this weekend?
10 Geeky Goodies for a Very Special Pi Day — Pi Day 2015
Tomorrow is an important Pi Day — in fact, it’s one of a kind, in this century anyway. The date will be 3.14.15, which adds another set of pi-correct digits to the date’s usual three. (If you celebrate at 9:26, even better.)
We can’t pass up the geeky perfection of pi and pie together, so we rounded up a few favorite Pi Day goodies from Etsy.
Recipe: Speculoos-Swirl Skillet Brownie — Dessert Recipes from The Kitchn
If you like your brownies chewy, dense, and rich with chocolate, this is the recipe for you. Add a few swirls of melted speculoos — that sweet cookie spread that’s second only to Nutella — and you have brownie perfection.
What better way to show off this brownie than in a striking, rustic pan? My handy dandy cast iron skillet has done it again, proving that it’s not just for savory dishes, but it can produce awesome desserts, too!
How To Make Oatmeal in Jars: One Week of Breakfast in 5 Minutes — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn
I know you are always looking for healthy, make-ahead breakfasts, and I keep coming back to my all-time favorite: steel-cut oatmeal. With a little forethought and a few Mason jars, you can make enough steel-cut oats for a whole week in just five minutes.
The result? Monday through Friday, you have a jar of wholesome oatmeal all ready to go. Pop it in the microwave at work and breakfast is served! Here’s how I do it.
Before & After: How I Figured Out the Best Way to Store My Kid’s Dishes & Utensils — Erika’s Kitchen Organization Project
Our growing collection of child-size dishes, bowls and utensils have never had a proper home. We’ve used whatever space was open and easily accessible to stash the pile of tiny things used daily for mealtime. While I’m in the process of making things work better in our kitchen overall, offering our son access and the ability to help with his colorful collection of dinnerware seemed like a bright idea.
The 15 Best Things We Saw at the 2015 Home + Housewares Show — International Home + Housewares Show 2015
Smeg debuts their line of small appliances!
Last weekend Christine and I spent a day walking the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. With rows upon rows of kitchen products vying for your attention, you’re forced to get your ‘only awesome things’ radar on. Here are the 15 products we couldn’t help but notice from a few favorites like Smeg, Le Creuset, BlendTec, Revol, KitchenAid, and more.
Recipe: Cheesy Whole-Grain Biscuits — Side Dish Recipes from The Kitchn
Nothing beats the smell of homemade biscuits — the aromas of toasty butter and cheese oozing out of the oven make your home smell amazing. Aside from being quick and easy to prepare, biscuits can be made with a variety of ingredients and are the perfect weeknight alternative to dinner rolls. Your cast iron skillet replaces the cookie sheet — carry it to the table and let the pan keep the biscuits warm while you serve dinner.
The 5 Best Things You Should Buy From a Restaurant Supply Store — Shopping Guides from The Kitchn
Some might find restaurant supply stores unattractive and utilitarian, but I can’t pass by one without going in. Sure, there aren’t any items with pretty packaging or cutesy gadgets vying for my attention, but I just love wandering down the aisles and seeing what restaurants use to efficiently get food out to their guests.
There are so many things to choose from in restaurant supply stores, and usually at such great prices. So what’s worth getting there for the home kitchen, especially if you’re on a budget? Here are my five top picks of the best values from restaurant supply stores (and online restaurant suppliers).