When did lunchboxes get so stylish? (I mean, I know you used to rock that Care Bears lunchbox back in the first grade, and yes, it is hard to top that.) But in case you thought your best lunchbox days were behind you, you should know that there are quite a few sturdy, stylish boxes designed for adults on the go. In celebration of Lunch Week here on The Kitchn, we're highlighting a few of our favorites. Today's pick? The Monbento. More
Rossella's handmade ceramics — which she sells through RossLab, her Etsy store — are just the sort of sweet, simple pieces that make perfect gifts for your mom or sister, or your best friend who's putting you up for a week. It's all in the details: a red scalloped edge on a berry bowl, cream nesting bowls with brilliant teal and purple interiors, a black cream and sugar set with a rim of small white hearts. So pretty! More
We've talked before about the best way to store potatoes, onions, and other root vegetables. If you've got the space and wherewithal, it doesn't get much better than these storage drawers. Deep baskets keep onions and potatoes separate - and neat! (No floating onion skins cluttering the cabinets.) There's even a bread box. Don't mind if we do! More
Q: I'm a very busy grad student. Lately I have been cooking up big batches of recipes and freezing the leftovers. I am looking for suggestions for single serving containers that I can freeze, and then microwave later in the day so that this healthy frozen food is a good grab and go option for me.
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Looking for a creative, thrifty way to hang your spices? How about using a vintage casserole server? See close-up photos below: More
Storing food in jars is the quickest way to a neater, cleaner pantry. Now don't get us wrong: while we love mason, Weck, and basic spaghetti and peanut butter jars for storing food staples, they pale in comparison to these stunning glass storage jars from Juuri. More
Do you remember this outdoor picnic table? It too had a well/gutter/trough running down the middle of it. That same idea has now moved inside, and to the kitchen island! More
Q: I am making homemade tonic syrup (of the gin and tonic variety) to gift to family and friends this year. I have been scouring the internet for some inexpensive bottles (about 150-250 ml in size) in which to gift the tonic. I can't find anything. More
Q: I have recently been contemplating getting a cookie jar for the sake of nostalgia. I understand that traditional jars aren't the best thing for keeping cookies fresh but I want the feeling that having a cookie jar invokes in the kitchen if you will. Something quirky and fun to look at... More
Since we're now into November it's safe to start thinking about gift giving for the holidays—specifically, all those handmade treats we'd love to give (and receive). When I hit up my local IKEA recently, these $5 finds sucked me in. They're the perfect containers to hold your homemade edible goodies! More




















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