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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Low-Fat Recipes: Fig and Banana Loaf
4.25 / 5 Stars | 9 Reviews
by MissV
“This hearty loaf is a healthy rendition of the classical banana bread. Serves as an excellent start to any day, and great for an afternoon tea. Figs can be substituted with dates or raisins.”
A Colorful, Eclectic Kitchen in Glasgow — Kitchen Spotlight
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!
Space Solutions for Small Kitchens
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
Has Anyone Ever Used Foraged Seaweed as a Gelling Agent in Cooking? — Good Questions
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
Low-Fat Recipes: Maple Syrup Taffy
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. ”
Being Available In Every Moment — Weekend Meditation
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.
Low-Fat Recipes: Vegetarian Green Chile Stew
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.”
How To Use Almond Meal, How To Dry a Cast Iron Skillet, 10 Terrific Kitchen Projects, and 5 Summer Salad Dressings — Most Popular Posts Published May 26 – June 1
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
Low-Fat Recipes: Cinnamon Rice
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.”







