Have you ever noticed how things, even ordinary things like a cup of coffee or a pile of oranges or a messy array of beans, are more interesting when you’re on vacation or visiting somewhere new? This may be because, well, just about anywhere on earth is more interesting than where you live. Or it could mean that you’re looking at things through ‘holiday eyes.’ Let me explain.
Happy weekend everyone! Do you have any recipes bookmarked to try for the first time this weekend? Are you planning for Mother’s Day, or a graduation party? Or maybe you’re just headed to the farmers market to get an armful of fresh ramps and asparagus? We’d love to hear all about your cooking plans!
Happy weekend, all! Do you have any big cooking plans for the next couple days? We’ve got a few recipes this week that’ll keep things fresh and easy. For dinner try a scrumptious 30-minute chicken posole or crunchy black bean tacos. If you’re in the mood for a spring-y dessert, check out the dairy-free raspberry rose pudding or chocolate-dipped strawberries. And for brunch? There’s nothing better than waking up to one giant pancake (Dutch Babies!).
Q: I’m a breastfeeding mom and my daughter is sensitive to dairy and soy, so I’ve had to cut them out of my diet. I can have a little bit of butter but that’s it. I’m desperate for breakfast ideas — I’m so sick of plain scrambled eggs. Please help!
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The angle: Skip the juice aisle and get creative
Recipes for right now: Apples & Oranges Juice, Tropical Cooler, Mango Madness, Spiced Carrot-Orange Juice, Strawberry Colada, Banana-Cherry-Pom Smoothie, Spiced Banana-Coconut Lassi, Grape Sports Ade
Who would enjoy this book? Parents hoping to curb the amount of sugar in their kids’ drinks; anyone with a juicer and a bowl of fruit.
Ten good reads from the past week that made us think, made us laugh, or made us hungry.
Happy Friday, everyone! You made it: It’s the weekend. What better way to celebrate than by watching a tiny hamster sit down at a miniature table and stuff its face with tiny burritos? You deserve this.
From Apartment Therapy → 12 Design Ideas For Small Kitchens
“If you are planning a large renovation, or just want refresh your space, here are twelve tried and true ideas for getting a kitchen that totally works.”
Over the past month I’ve been sharing the planning process behind my big spring project: stocking my freezer with healthy meals before the arrival of my first baby in early June. Checking in every week has been hugely motivating, but the even bigger benefit of letting The Kitchn readers in on the process has been the wealth of helpful advice you’ve given me in the comments. Here are the 7 best reader tips for filling your freezer before the arrival of a new baby.
Q: I am heading to Pittsburgh this weekend from Toronto. After hearing so much about Trader Joe’s from your readers, I’ve decided to make it one of my must-see destinations. What are the best products that I should buy? (Keep in mind that I have to cross the border again, so I can’t buy dairy or produce.)
