Popular posts published this past week included a peek into the final days at Gourmet's offices, a tip on how to quickly make milk foam, and a lighter version of mac and cheese. Read on for the top te...
It's the weekend already, and we're thinking about what to cook tonight. Here's a look back at a few posts from the past week; perhaps you'll find something good to eat or drink in there. And tell us:...
As Sara Kate just reminded us, one doesn't really need a recipe to roast vegetables. A simple drizzle of olive oil and salt are quite sufficient … but sometimes a few inspired additions turn in...
"I think I am done...a great cure!" (deliajude in the San Francisco Bay Area)
Well, Cure-takers, if you're not there yet, you're pretty close. You put four weeks of hard work in and, if all went acco...
What gets the most use in your kitchen? As we close out the Kitchen Cure this fall, we're going to take mini-trips through our own cupboards and cabinets and look at the humble, unassuming tool...
A gravy boat isn't a necessity, but it is quite useful for Thanksgiving (and you could use it to serve chocolate sauce or drizzle cream on desserts other times of the year). We've rounded up so...
In September, a group of friends were invited to the farm of someone that our group knew up in Sonoma County. The farmer invited us to come camp out in his grove of fruit trees, pick apples, s...
"I'll have mine straight up - and green."
Times have changed and the choices keep growing. With all the newly available organic spirits on the market, the eco-conscious drinker now has plenty...
Did you know this Sunday is National Bundt Cake Day? Let's celebrate this classic confection with one of these oh-so-tempting recipes!...
How do you store your knives? Do you like to keep them out? Put them away in a drawer? One of the best things I did in the previous Kitchen Cure was to get my knives organized and properly stow...
While I'm aware of the fact that many of our readers follow our website and subscribe to the weekly email for original recipes, unusual tips, and a specifically spirited perspective on cooking, I hope...
There's a long line at the grocery check-out counter. Do you a) peruse the gossip magazines, b) sneak a peek at the contents of your neighbor's cart, or c) a little bit of magazine-perusing and a litt...
Sweet treats for the end of the week! Banana cobbler, Pinkberry frozen yogurt (at home) and more! ...
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What does your kitchen need? A whole new look. It has pink tile counters and a matching tile back splash and old while cabinets. ...
Look at these spectacular ruby-hued poached pears. Gorgeous! We love poached fruit, and, inspired by David Lebovitz, we've been planning on poaching a couple pounds of pears this weekend. Well, reader...
Q: For the first year ever, my small family is not going to visit extended relatives for Thanksgiving. I've never made a turkey, and I think a whole turkey is going to be too big for two adults, one c...
Our house seems to be constantly filled with the aroma of freshly toasted nuts this time of year! We just can't resist throwing a cup or two in just about everything we bake. Here's one tip we picked ...
Have you seen this video of a Frenchman opening a bottle of wine with nothing more than a shoe and a wall? It's been all over the internet the last few days. We were very impressed by the effective ...
A little over a year ago we extolled the virtues of the kitchen scale. I had, like the author of this post, thought that kitchen scales were something for calorie counters and that I was quite all rig...
Maybe it's that lighter mac and cheese Emma posted yesterday, or maybe it's just the crisp fall weather — we're yearning for a weeknight supper with gooey, savory, pungent cheese. From ch...
Yesterday we featured some edible bouquets. How about edible utensils? Check out this appetizing project from French blog Dessine moi un objet....
A recurring theme during the Cure has been chaos in the spice drawer (or shelf or rack). Which photo above (all from Cure-takers) looks most like your spice collection? First, let's see how many of yo...
Bringing out Great-Grandma's serving platter or using the special candle holders a favorite relative gave you years ago sends a clear signal that festive and delicious things are about to happen! And ...
This was a tough one, because, frankly, we're not sure we'd give up our favorite cranberry relish recipe. But if you want something fruity, tart, and sweet that's not made of cranberries, we've...
Last Saturday, November 7th, was the opening day of recreational Dungeness crab season in California. This means that people like you and me can go fishing for our own Dungeness crab as long as we fo...
Your Fall Kitchen Cure assignment this final week is to restock your pantry and replace any tools that you need. Of course we're not recommending, though, that you run out and stock up on lots of gadg...
We've been testing out a new line of collapsible, silicone products from FoldTuk and can't wait to share our results. This brightly colored line of bakeware is safe to use in your freezer, mic...
“Contains Sulfites.” Just two little words — yet so frequently misunderstood! Words you see on almost every bottle of wine. What are sulfites? Are they really bad? Do they cause wine headach...
Cambria at our sister site Re-Nest just did a quick, loving makeover of her rental kitchen for only $80. She took doors off cabinets, hung pictures, and added some colorful paper for a fast, cozy upgr...
Popovers are one of those culinary marvels that we will never tire of witnessing - or eating! They start out as loose pools of batter dribbled into a baking tin and emerge from the oven a short while ...
Plus old-fashioned peanut butter pinwheels and great presentation for your cranberry sauce....
This week's episode started with breakfast in bed for Padma and guest judge Nigella Lawson, but it certainly wasn't a leisurely day for anyone. The chefs were hard at work with a catering event, and t...
Q: For the past few years I've been making pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving. This year I'm making it for a pre-holiday gathering, and I wanted to know if any of your readers have had experience (a...
We saw these very cool flip-up gas ranges over at our sister site Unplggd and had to share them with you. In the right kitchen, these could make all the difference between having no counter space and...
The peppery clove-like aroma of allspice makes us think of warm gingerbread and mulled wine, things we crave when the temperature starts to drop and we want to be warm inside and out. This spice doesn...
Every week we bring you our favorite cooking and eating from our friends at Serious Eats. This week we've got five snippets of Thanksgiving and autumn cooking, from the sweet potato tarte tatin pictur...
In search of inspiration for setting our table this year, I turned to Flickr and found a good mix of traditional, modern, colorful and crafty tables!
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Want to slip at least one light(er) side dish onto your Thanksgiving table? Give this one a try! Every bite is so gooey and perfectly chewy that we doubt anyone will even notice the lack of heavy crea...
From the President's pastry chef to a green bean taste test, here's the latest in food news and features…...
After a heavy meal like a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, often all the dessert we want is a tiny sliver of pumpkin pie. Decadent is not a word that comes to mind, right after that epic meal. But we ...
Some kitchens just seem built for holiday cooking. This gracious kitchen from a traditional Los Angeles Craftsman home is one of those — it just looks like it was built to handle turkeys,...
Yesterday we gave you some non-marshmallow ideas for sweet potatoes. Now we're tackling another old-fashioned dish that frequently shows up at Thanksgiving: the green bean casserole. We've mode...
Every week, I cruise the Farm & Garden section in Craigslist to see if there are any edible offerings. In the past I've gotten large amounts of lemons, chestnuts, vegetables, and even chantere...
Last Thursday, The Martha Stewart Show aired their first-ever Cheese Show. Martha hosted a number of American cheesemakers and authors, led the audience through a tasting of a cheese plate, and even m...
Hands down, one of the best small-space solutions for kitchens is the addition of a butcher-block island. We have one in our kitchen, and with it, we have a giant space for chopping, rolling out doug...
When you're invited to dinner at a friend or family member's home, what do you bring with you? We recently came across this idea for bringing an edible bouquet, with a recipe to use the bundle...
Plus scallop and bacon chowder, and a cute and helpful tea towel. ...
A few weeks ago we were really fascinated by an article in Slate about hard cider, the "true" drink of early Americans. See, in those days, water wasn't safe to drink, and wine and beer weren't very c...
Pre-made and frozen puff pastry is a life saver this time of year. With a package or two stashed in our freezer, we know a quick apple tart or plate of mini-quiche appetizers is only a few steps away....
Is the relish tray passé? It seems that they're a nostalgic memory from Grandma's table. But as Joanna pointed out in her post last spring, many of the relish tray elements are popular again,...
Q: My boyfriend's apartment doesn't have a dishwasher, and with all of his roomates living there, and everyone cooking each night, dishes are a real problem. There is limited counter space as well, so...
This time a year ago we were in the middle of our monthlong pie bakeoff, so we were talking pie, pie, pie! We also were discussing Jacques Pepin and his fabulous dinner for six that cost only $24, alo...
Pumpernickel, noun - An incredibly dense and strongly flavored dark bread made with a blend of coarse and fine rye flour originating in Germany.
We love the heartiness and deep, almost bitter flavor ...
Since we live in a one person at a time sized kitchen, we think this kitchen steaming appliance concept from French designer Arthur Senant is a good once, since it requires the use of one less stove b...
We've talked a lot about using a peg board in the kitchen to store pots and pans within easy reach on the wall. We don't have the space for a peg board, but we like the look and functionality, so we'r...
How are you enjoying the abundance of apples this season? Alongside the ...
People participating in our Fall Kitchen Cure are closing in on the final days of the process. If there's one question we've seen again and again it's how to deal with those pesky plastic containers. ...
When it comes to kitchen tools, cookware, high-end bakeware, and flat-out classic inspiration for the kitchen and the table, Williams-Sonoma is in a class of its own. ...
Are you planning your Thanksgiving menu yet? Sticking to the tried-and-true dishes or are you trying to branch out? We know everyone has different traditions (sweet potatoes with marshmallows o...
Perhaps you've seen this vegetable at Asian grocery stores or at farmer's markets. These long bundles of green (or purple!) pods are usually gathered together with a rubber band. Usually called Chin...
Need a dose of sunshine? Looking for a way to organize your spices or loose-leaf tea during this last week of the Fall Kitchen Cure? This sunshine yellow canister rack should help you out on both coun...
Can you tell whether this photo is of a porter or a stout? We can't! These are both dark beers with a similar range of malty, roasted, and bittersweet flavors. They also both have a reputation for bei...
By now, most of us are pretty proficient when it comes to using fresh herbs in the kitchen. They're hands down one of the best ways to impart fresh, clean flavors into your food, but did you k...
As we mentioned yesterday, apples are at their peak right now! And, depending on where you are in the country, the same goes for pears, quince, and even some late stone fruit. So stock up on fruit now...
In anticipation of the rich holiday meals we'll be enjoying over the next few months (and the subsequent leftovers), we're trying to get into the habit of taking salads for lunch. But we know ourselve...
Idli! A marvelous breakfast treat from South India. Get the recipe for this plus an orange cake with pomegranate, and also see an amazing kitchen renovation....
Gene's Sausage Shop at Delicatessen Meyer is now open for business in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood. After two years of anticipation, we finally got a peek inside....
Q: I am living abroad and getting ready to move back to the States next month. I would love to throw a Thanksgiving-themed goodbye party. I do NOT want to have a sit-down meal for 20-30 people, but w...
Mush, gruel, hot cereal — none of the names for this genre of breakfast dishes is very appealing. But that's OK; we all know the truth. Warm, creamy polenta, or nutty, pearly oats — they'r...
We love bacon as much as the next omnivore, and we love using it in our cooking even more. A slice or two of slowly-rendered bacon is a great way to start off a soup or a braise. Recently, we've start...
We hope you're not feeling depressed this Tuesday morning. If you are, this set of photos from the last days at the Gourmet offices may put you over the edge. While we found them to be utterly melanch...
Yesterday I wrote about a few bold accent pieces to glam up your parties, so today let's take a look at some basic, inexpensive party staples that are great to have on hand if you like to entertain.
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Apples, apples, apples! They're at their peak right now, so sweet and crisp. Are you craving some apple action in your kitchen this week? How about one of these recipes? From a simple lunch san...
When Daryle Dutton's local food co-op was shut down to make way for high-rise condos, he and his neighbors found themselves having to get in the car and drive 30 minutes just to pick up a tomato for d...
We love kitchens that flow into the rest of the house. This kitchen from a favorite food blogger, writer, and illustrator, Pierre Lamielle, is a warm space that flows right into a sunny dining ...
Lately we've been eying our kitchen and thinking about reorganization. (Cure Takers, we know you're with us on this one!) We've always been a bit bothered by where to keep our silverware - there just ...
When friends give birth (we've had several in the past few months), we tend to stick to the traditional dishes that please almost everyone and freeze well—lasagna, casseroles, and hearty stews. But ...
Have you ever had umeshiso maki sushi? The next time you are in a sushi bar, ask the chef if they can make it for you. It's a simple maki roll with two fillings; umeboshi pickled plums and fr...
This week's Kitchen Cure assignment is the last one. It's designed to get your pantry restocked with any basics you need, and also any tools or cookware you may be lacking. It's time to get revved up ...
Here are a few things that are looking mighty tasty to us today....
Having lived in extra small spaces before, we've often run across the need to store some of our kitchen items, well, out of the kitchen. One of the easiest things to pawn off into another room is yo...
We love a bit of creamy foam topping our morning coffee, but haven't really wanted to invest the funds or the counterspace in an actual milk steamer. Here's how we get around it with just a jar...
Here's something new: an undercounter vacuum for your kitchen! We couldn't quite believe this when we saw it, so we had to show it to you too. ...
I absolutely adore chutney. It offers sweet, sour and heat in one delicious dollop. Classically served with Indian food as a condiment, chutney can also harmonize with other dishes as I discovered las...
Q: In Chicago, and I am planning a dinner with a friend tomorrow night. I was planning a warm comfort food meal, but now it's going to be in the 60s. I'm not afraid of cooking something I've never ma...
Cold weather comes around and we drift into rice pudding mode very quickly. It's comfort food, a nursery sweet. While our first allegiance is to Jane Grigson and Laurie Colwin's lemon rice pudding, we...
We stumbled across this little doozy of a project at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories while researching croutons last week, and...wow. That's all we can say. Wow! This looks labor intensive, but imagin...
We completed phase one of our project which was painting a chalkboard wall in the eating area. Next part is to install a shelf to display all of my vintage toasters and other chrome kitchen-y stuff. -...
As an avid home baker with a penchant for recipes found on blogs, we frequently bring the laptop into the kitchen. We try our best to avoid spills but have often toyed with the idea of having tech tha...
We're deep into Autumn right now. The move from bright to dark has begun, a yearly non-negotiable event that has a profound influence on our lives. The extent that we can shift with it will become t...
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