The Kitchn Archive: Sep 23, 2011

While visiting with a friend’s elderly father, we spotted some unusual, boxy-shaped citrus growing in his yard. He plucked one of the fruits and gave it to us … but we still don’t know what it is!Our friend’s dad explained that he used to eat this fruit in his homeland of Armenia but couldn’t find it in the United States, so he grew the tree from a seed sent by a friend back home.

Emily Han

Sep 23, 2011

Recipe: Cream of Tomato Soup

Nothing is simpler or more classic than opening up a can of cream of tomato soup for lunch. So if you’re going to make a homemade version, it had better be worth the extra bother. This recipe most decidedly is, although it’s really not that much more work. Just chop up an onion, maybe a rib of celery, and open up a few cans of tomatoes. Splash in some milk and buzz it with a blender until smooth. That’s it!

Dana Velden

Sep 23, 2011

Wineglass by Julian King

Design: Wineglass Materials: solid walnut, LED strip light, batteries, and wineglasses (provided by owner) Designer: Julian King, Architect “The Design was in answer to the specific needs of apartment living in New York City, with a wineglass rack that employs the sparkling crystal of the glasses as lenses to diffuse and refract light from a

Faith Durand

Sep 23, 2011

Abstract Neon by Mariska Meijers

Design: Abstract Neon Materials: Irish linen Designer: Mariska Meijers “I am an Amsterdam based artist recently branched out into applied arts bringing my original art in to everyday life through pillows, trays, small furniture and stationery. The Abstract Neon pillow is made in The Netherlands.” >> Go To The Entry

Faith Durand

Sep 23, 2011