Jewelry-designer Alison Macleod loves beautiful things, both old and new, and her two-bedroom Glasgow flat is filled with collected objects that tell a story — in fact, Alison says her friends are always intrigued “by all of [the] bits and bobs” around the apartment, including in the kitchen!
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I’m so inspired by the myriad ways in which this year’s crew of Small Cool entrants made the most of their small cooking spaces. Read on for ideas for making a small kitchen work for you.
• Space Solutions for Kitchens
Apartment Therapy
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Q: As kids in the early 30’s, we used to pick seaweed at the North Shore in Massachusetts. Our mother would use it to make tapioca pudding. I have no idea what seaweed it was and no one seems to remember. Has anyone ever done this or know anything about it? I’d love to trace its history!
Sent by Daphne
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4.78 / 5 Stars | 8 Reviews
by tessia
“A fun activity for a snow day, making maple syrup taffy in snow is a time-honored winter treat. ”
A snippet from a 1949 Singer sewing machine manual has been making the rounds among my friends, many who sew or have recently been involved in a sewing project. We all have had a good laugh at its dated preoccupations and sexist advice. It begins simply, however, with some universal wisdom:
Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference predominates.
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4.2 / 5 Stars | 14 Reviews
by Mrs. Hinman
“A great way to use leftover veggies, this vegetarian stew is a delicious combination of carrots, celery, potatoes, squash, spinach, and green chiles.”
Happy Saturday, folks! Popular posts this week on The Kitchn include a look at the whole “Hitler teakettle” debacle, a history of how coffee came to be called “a cup of joe,” 35 ways to care for your cast iron skillet, and a step-by-step guide to making your own almond milk at home. Enjoy!
15. The Man Named Josephus: Why We Call Coffee “A Cup of Joe”
14. Cheaper (But Still Reliable) Alternative to a Vitamix Blender?
13. 5 Amazing Ways to Use Almond Meal
12. This Is 2013: JC Penney, Social Media & the Teakettle That Looks Like Hitler
11. Do You For Reals Need a Food Processor?
10. Sophie and Michael’s Beautiful ‘Discontinued’ Oak Kitchen
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3.86 / 5 Stars | 5 Reviews
by Dave
“Rice pudding made with raisins and just a dash of nonfat milk. Simple, yet easy rice recipe. My family doesn’t like plain rice, so we had to come up with something different.”
Everything in the design world is cyclical. The hottest trend in kitchen design that I’ve been spotting more and more frequently these days is a perfect example of this phenomenon…
• Old New Kitchen Trend
Apartment Therapy
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Recipe: Warm and Gooey Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookies
The nice thing about a holiday week is that the weekend comes round again a little bit sooner. It’s here already, and so is June. I know we’re all supposed to be grilling out now, and eating strawberries and tender greens, but man — I can’t get Anjali’s deep dish chocolate chip cookies out of my head! What about you? Did a recipe strike your fancy this week? Do you have plans to try something new? What’s cooking in your kitchen this weekend?
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