Somehow I’ve managed to accumulate no less than 100 wooden skewers. Or, perhaps the count is closer to 200. Either way there’s a lot. And that’s in addition to my collection of metal skewers. Every summer I seem to forget I’m well stocked in this area, and pick up a new package of skewers the very second grilling season begins.
If you, like me, are well-stocked with skewers, here are some creative ideas for putting them to use this summer.
Q: I am looking for some kitchen rugs that are pet claw friendly and that I can run the vacuum over without it catching snags. I hate shaking rugs. Please, if someone can give me some advice or if you know where I can purchase some let me know.
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The angle: More ways to fry a chicken than you ever thought possible.
Recipes for right now: Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, Country Pan-Fried Chicken, Hash Brown Casserole, Hill Country Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Cheesy Garlic Grits, Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken, Coconut Fried Chicken
Who would enjoy this book? Do you like fried chicken? Then you’ll enjoy this book. Naturally.
Lately we’ve been talking about sprouted grains, from the nutritional and culinary benefits to making them at home. But sprouting doesn’t have to be limited to grains. From sunflower seeds to almonds and chickpeas, sprouting can be a fun and nutritious way to enhance the ingredients in your kitchen.
The first time I heard of Wegmans, someone — a friend, a college roommate — mentioned it in a group conversation, and the reaction went something like this: “Oh my gosh, I love that store! It’s the greatest grocery store ever. Seriously. Best. Store. Ever.” Suddenly I felt like we’d just spotted Brad Pitt: voices got shrill, heart rates sped up. Words like love and amazing and can’t live without it flew around the group. It was frenzied devotion — and all for a grocery store that I at the time had never even heard of!
It took me 10 years to visit the store, which I finally did for the first time this past weekend. Over the years I’d heard Wegmans compared to Trader Joe’s (both have extremely enthusiastic devotees) but beyond that I still knew virtually nothing about it. Could Wegmans make me into a fangirl? I was about to find out.
From Apartment Therapy → Favorite Drinks for Summer Parties
“Whether you’ve decided to throw a chill cocktail social, a sweet Sunday brunch, or a stellar sci-fi movie night, it’s summer, and you’re going to want to offer an array of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, but most importantly, refreshing.”
Summer is synonymous with outdoor picnics and lazy days at the beach, both of which require a killer floppy hat to keep you cool. Kelly of Studio DIY has the perfect project to show off your creative side and keep the rays off of your face: A DIY doughnut hat! The best part? It looks so easy to make.
As Anjali once wrote, “I think salad tastes best when it is served out of a wooden bowl” — and I’d have to agree! Stylish, warm, and totally timeless, there’s no better way to prep and serve summer’s abundant salads than in a large wooden bowl. Here are 5 favorites that would fit with any tabletop setting:
Welcome, friends! I’m here to share with you my CSA adventure this season. As most of you know it was an incredibly long winter for the East Coast. I might actually have weather-induced PTSD from it. (Did I mention I was indoors for four months with my toddler while pregnant with my second son?) So when I learned of a new CSA program available to our town, I jumped with exuberance to participate! What could better cure the winter blues than fresh, organically-grown produce for five months straight?
Here’s a look at my first week’s box
Homemade green goddess dressing with farm fresh herbs, fresh lemon juice and avocado will have you feeling like a goddess in no time.