Rachel & Jonathan’s Warm, Cozy Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight

Textile designer Rachel Craven’s Los Angeles home is an ode to her craft. Everywhere you look you see the evidence of her handiwork: the handmade linens and curtains, the accessories and artwork she obtained by bartering with other creatives. The home is cozy and warm, a little “bi-coastal beatnik” as she described it in this Apartment Therapy House Tour. The kitchen is particularly homey, with its vintage Wedgewood stove, packed pantry, and shelves of linens, china, and ceramics. More



When Pondering the Future, a Good Breakfast is Helpful — Weekend Meditation

2012_01_13-breakfast2.jpgThe December holidays always spill over into January for me. Like trying to break suddenly on an icy road, the energy and momentum of all the sparkle and celebration carries me far beyond my intended stopping place. So when mid-January arrives and I finally do slow down, it can feel a bit strange. I’m usually ready for the mayhem to abate but I’m also disorientated and sometimes a touch of the blues can wander in. There’s an urge to cover this over with more distraction but then again, it can get a little tiring always chasing one’s tail. More



Salmon with Fennel Baked in Parchment

Have you ever baked salmon in parchment paper? It can look somewhat fancy and intimidating, but I assure you, it’s crazy easy to do. The fillets basically steam in their own juices, which are all contained in the parchment pouch. Preparing these salmon fillets takes just 30 minutes, including cooking time. If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use aluminum foil. The cool thing about the paper is that it’s pretty, and you can even serve the salmon in the parchment pouches, letting the diners unwrap them on their plates.

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