The 6 Kitchen Tools These Two Cooks Love the Most
Who cooks and eats here: Christan Vick and wife Jenna Novic Where: East Atlanta, Georgia See their kitchen: Christan & Jenna’s Blended East Atlanta Kitchen Rent or Own? Own Christan and Jenna’s kitchen is a blend of modern (IKEA cabinets, wire shelving), vintage finds, and family heirlooms. Their 60s style ranch house has limited storage, so everything in the kitchen has to get used regularly to justify the space.
Oct 8, 2014
My Top 10 Tips for Creating a Grocery Budget (and Sticking to It)
Grocery budgeting is a science, and an art. So much must be balanced: time, preference, income, store availability, seasons, life situations, and more. These are my top 10 tips for creating a grocery budget—and sticking to it. Before you can make a realistic grocery budget, you have to have a realistic idea of what you usually spend. You might spend more on food (including drinks and eating out) than you realize. Start tracking what you spend for a month. Keep your receipts.
Oct 8, 2014
Hang Your Pot Rack Over the Sink and Let Your Pans Drip Dry
My poor mother. I can only imagine what it’s like to be on the other end of my texts messages: Hey Mom! Can you send me a picture of your pot rack? — Sure honey! Wait, will this end up on the internet?” But I had to show you her solution to a pot rack in a small space. It is brilliant and best of all, she never has to dry a thing! My parents have a long and skinny kitchen that doesn’t allow for an island or central work station.
Oct 8, 2014
These Steel Cut Oats Obviously Belong in Your Cast Iron Skillet
There are so many ways to make oatmeal: the slow cooker, in a pot on low heat, baked in a deep baking dish, and in the microwave. I’ve tried many a way, but have yet to make steel cut oats in my cast iron skillet. Dolloped with maple soaked apples and a little butter (if you so choose) this is the fall breakfast of champions. You start your oats on the stovetop and them move them to the oven to finish. The oatmeal gets delightfully toasted and has a nice nutty, chewy finish.
Oct 8, 2014
6 Sun-Filled Kitchens with Greenhouse Windows
Just because you don’t have outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t put your green thumb to good use. Consider installing a greenhouse window in your kitchen. Not only will you be able to grow herbs and small plants, but you’ll have something much more pleasant to look at while doing the dishes. And if installing a new window isn’t in your budget, there are plenty of ways to DIY a version of your own. Here are six inspiring examples.
Oct 8, 2014
25 No-Carve Halloween Pumpkin Ideas
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → 25 Easy, No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Halloween
Oct 8, 2014