The Kitchn Archive
2014

The Kitchn Archive: 2014

Kitchn Archive - 2014
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5 Juicy Food Memoirs
Apartment Therapy
Nov 14, 2014
A 10-Day Thanksgiving Timeline
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you’ve never done it before, can be a bit stressful. Making sure the house is presentable and the food is warm and tasty is no small feat, so to make sure everything gets done in time, planning is key. Even if you’re a go-with-the-flow kind of person, this is the one time of year that you might want to consider mapping out a good game plan so you can actually enjoy the big holiday!
Christine Gallary
Nov 14, 2014
10 Uniquely-Styled Dining Rooms
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Room Decor Ideas: Inspiration From 10 Dining Rooms With 10 Different Styles
The Kitchn
Nov 14, 2014
How To Dip Dye a Tablecloth
Apartment Therapy
Nov 13, 2014
Trendy Black Hardware Inspiration
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Get a Dark Fix: Black Hardware Inspiration Brass and copper fixtures have slowly been nudged aside for matte black hardware. Take a look at these examples and be inspired to try it out in your own home!
The Kitchn
Nov 13, 2014
The Thanksgiving Happy Hour: Our 5 Tips for Appetizers & Drinks
Setting out appetizers before Thanksgiving dinner can seem almost perverse: Why nibble when you’re about to consume the heartiest, richest holiday meal of the year? But there are good reasons to consider the lead-up to turkey time as a proper happy hour. Here is how I think about the drinks-and-apps portion of the day, with a few tips for keeping it easy, fun, and — above all — light! Appetizers and drinks — happy hour!
Faith Durand
Nov 13, 2014
A Modern Relish Tray for Thanksgiving: Homemade Pickles & Rye Crackers
When Faith floated the idea of having the gang from The Kitchn gather at my house in Oakland to celebrate and shoot the 2014 Thanksgiving spread, I was thrilled. They would take care of everything, she promised, except maybe could I do a modern interpretation of the old-fashioned relish tray as appetizers? Absolutely! We ended up deciding on three trays: pickles, spreads, and cheese and fruit. Let’s start with my favorite: the pickle tray.
Dana Velden
Nov 13, 2014
How I Freeze Unbaked Pies Now to Save Time on Thanksgiving
With just two weeks to go until Thanksgiving, I’m prepping everything — including the pies. I won’t bake them until the day of the meal, but I’m preparing and storing the unbaked pies in the freezer until then. Not only can this trick save you valuable time in the days leading up to the holiday, but your pie crust will be even better after spending time in the freezer. To be fair, this trick doesn’t work equally for all types of pie.
Kelli Foster
Nov 13, 2014
The Easiest Thanksgiving Centerpiece I’ve Ever Made
Apartment Therapy
Nov 13, 2014
6 Ways to Use Contact Paper on Kitchen Cabinets
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → 6 Clever Ways to Customize Kitchen Cabinets With Contact Paper
The Kitchn
Nov 13, 2014
Maker Talk Quick Clip: Kelsey Nixon’s Expert Recommendation
Andrew Forcier
Nov 13, 2014
Hosting Thanksgiving? Here Are the 5 Jobs You Should Give Away
The California Thanksgiving feast that we’re sharing with you this week was a team effort, and isn’t that the way things usually go? Thanksgiving is the ultimate potluck dinner. But the bulk of the cooking often still falls on the host, and between getting the house clean, setting the table, pouring drinks, and making the gravy, he may feel tuckered out at the mere thought of the day ahead. And that is where these roles come in. You’re not a one-woman show, a one-man band.
Faith Durand
Nov 12, 2014
Can You Freeze Pumpkin Chiffon Pie Filling?
Q: I have a great pumpkin chiffon pie recipe and I would like to put the filling in muffin tins and be able to get them out and serve them over a vanilla sauce on a dessert plate. Is there an easy way to get the filling out of the muffin tins? Also, can I freeze the filling and use for a later time? Maybe if I froze the whole thing it would be easier to take them out frozen and then serve them when they have thawed. Would they maintain their shape and consistency?
Christine Gallary
Nov 12, 2014
5 Kitchen Things You Should Always Pick Up at a Flea Market
Apartment Therapy
Nov 12, 2014
12 of the World’s Most Beautiful Kitchen Sinks
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → The World’s Most Beautiful Kitchen Sinks Here are 12 stunning, eye-catching kitchen sinks from around the world. Check out their unique styles, materials, shapes and sizes!
The Kitchn
Nov 12, 2014
A Wood-Burning Stove Is the Heart of This Finnish Kitchen
It’s not every day you see a wood pile in a kitchen, but it’s a fitting detail for Saana and Olli’s Finnish kitchen. After all, they’re the keepers of a 70-year-old wood-burning stove! As Saana tells Apartment Therapy in this recent House Tour: The heart of the house is Porin Valu’s heat-storing wood stove. It has been in use for over 70 years, and it is still working well on daily use in the winter time. A great, great piece of Finnish design.
Cambria Bold
Nov 12, 2014
3 Aromatic Bitters to Fit Your Budget
Angostura is the most widely known aromatic bitters, but not your only choice when it comes to stocking this important ingredient of your 9-Bottle Bar. This week we look at a few strong contenders. Time to stop and smell the bitters. To recap a bit from last week’s introduction to aromatic bitters, we learned that bottles belonging to this category of cocktail “seasoning” tend to present a flavor profile that’s anchored in notes of bitter roots and baking spice.
Roger Kamholz
Nov 12, 2014
Maker Talk Quick Clip: Kelsey Nixon’s Castaway Tip
Andrew Forcier
Nov 12, 2014
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Pie
Apartment Therapy
Nov 12, 2014
5 Reasons Why You Should Make Gravy Ahead of Thanksgiving
See that smooth turkey gravy above? Don’t you want to just drizzle it over sliced turkey and mashed potatoes? While I know gravy isn’t really that hard to make and is usually made from the drippings of your roast turkey at the last minute, let me convince you why it’s actually worth making ahead of time. I was testing a turkey recipe recently, so I turned the bones into turkey stock and then subsequently made gravy, which I then froze.
Christine Gallary
Nov 12, 2014
An Eco-Friendly Way to Clean Grease From Kitchen Surfaces
(Image credit: Ashley Poskin) From Apartment Therapy → How To Green Clean Grease From Kitchen Surfaces
The Kitchn
Nov 12, 2014
Do You Know Your Cleaner Expiration Dates?
(Image credit: Shutterstock) From Apartment Therapy → Has Your Bleach Gone Bad? Cleaner Expiration Dates Surprise! Cleaning products can actually go bad. Check out the expiration dates on this list of common household cleaners and see if what you have is still good to use!
The Kitchn
Nov 11, 2014
Maker Talk Quick Clip: Kelsey Nixon’s Words of Advice
Andrew Forcier
Nov 11, 2014
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Pie for Thanksgiving
While pie is one of those desserts that’s great any time of year, holiday season is filled with constant occasions for homemade pies. Whether you’re making a classic, fruit-filled apple pie, or a custardy pumpkin pie, we want to make sure your Thanksgiving dinner ends with the most delicious slice possible. Here are five common pie-making mistakes, plus our best tips on how to avoid them.
Kelli Foster
Nov 11, 2014
How Do I Make Miso Soup That’s Just Like a Restaurant’s?
Q: Why doesn’t the miso soup I make at home taste as good as the kind I order at a sushi restaurant? I use white miso, make dashi, and use scallions and silken tofu. Is there a secret ingredient or technique I’m missing? Sent by Susan Editor: Susan, an extra shake of bonito flakes can add a lot of depth to miso soup and we notice that restaurants often garnish the soup with them. Readers, what are your best tips for making really great miso soup?
Emma Christensen
Nov 11, 2014
10 DIY Ways to Remember to Say Thanks at Thanksgiving
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → 10 DIY Ways to Give & Say Thanks This Holiday
The Kitchn
Nov 11, 2014
Why Acorn Squash Should Be on Your Fall Menu
Acorn squash may be small (it typically weighs between one and two pounds), but it is a mighty vegetable that can play side dish or hearty main course. Here’s a guide to acorn squash, with a few tips for putting this small, delicious vegetable on your plate this week. Even if you have yet to try acorn squash, you’ve likely spotted it at the farmers market or grocery store. A member of the winter squash family, acorn squash is distinguished by its vertical ridges and acorn shape.
Kelli Foster
Nov 10, 2014
Kitchens with Contrasting Materials
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Look We Love: Contrast in the Kitchen The new trend in kitchen design is using contrasting materials in the same space. Take a look and be inspired!
The Kitchn
Nov 10, 2014
Maker Talk Quick Clip: Kelsey Nixon’s Cooking Crush
Andrew Forcier
Nov 10, 2014
The Fastest Way to Make Uniform Apple Slices for Apple Pie
Apartment Therapy
Nov 10, 2014
The Best Way to Clean A Chandelier
(Image credit: Ashley Poskin) From Apartment Therapy → How To Clean A Chandelier
The Kitchn
Nov 10, 2014
Timelessness
I’ve got the whole morning free, so I wander into the kitchen to see what I can find to make for lunch. I don’t want to run out to the market, or leave the house even. My mood is quiet and connected to home. There’s a feeling of intimacy, a heart-thread to follow that needs to stay incubated in the familiar. Everything I need is here. I decide to make soup, something brothy that requires a lot of chopping. There are onions and garlic on the counter, of course.
Dana Velden
Nov 9, 2014
Why a Tractor Is So Indispensable to a Real Working Farm
Where: Amber Waves Farm, Amagansett, New York Who: Amanda Merrow, Katie Baldwin, and Carissa Waechter See all of the previous installments in this series: Farm Life Through the Seasons at Amber Waves Farm – A New Generation on the Farm Many times over the course of the growing season, I have witnessed Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow of Amber Waves Farm, a community organic farm on the East End of Long Island, start and end their days on tractors.
Mallory Samson
Nov 8, 2014
Here’s What You Can Prep Now for Thanksgiving Dinner
Apartment Therapy
Nov 7, 2014
Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family
(Image credit: Jess Watson) From Apartment Therapy → 8 Ways To Celebrate Thanksgiving With Far Away Family (Without Buying a Plane Ticket) Just because you’re not physically in the same place as family on Thanksgiving, doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate with them. Here are 8 ways to still celebrate Thanksgiving together!
The Kitchn
Nov 7, 2014
The 5 Life Stages of a Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is the gift that keeps on giving. Whether you make a homemade roast chicken or turn to a store-bought rotisserie bird for a convenient weeknight dinner, there are more meals here than you might think. Most of us view roast chicken as our ticket to two, or even three meals, but there’s so much more to it. Let’s take a walk through the five life stages of a roast chicken to see how to get the very most out of a single roast bird.
Kelli Foster
Nov 7, 2014
What’s the Deal with Interstellar’s Idea That Corn and Okra Are the Only Crops Left in the Future? Let’s Ask a Scientist.
Interstellar, the new movie from Christopher Nolan, comes out today, and as a lover of sci-fi epics, I’ve been looking forward to it for some time. But as a food writer the basic premise made me do a double take. In the near future the world’s soil, through blight or exhaustion, has stopped supporting all food crops except for corn and okra. Is there any basis to this premise? A far-fetched yet theoretically possible superbug?
Faith Durand
Nov 7, 2014
How Do I Make Corn Vinegar?
Q: I am searching for a recipe for corn vinegar. Have you heard of it? I have made pineapple vinegar with great success. Sent by Joe Editor: Readers, any ideas on this?
Emma Christensen
Nov 7, 2014
Recipe: Pumpkin Pie in a Mug
Apartment Therapy
Nov 7, 2014
The Fastest Way to Make Uniform Apple Slices for Apple Pie
When you’re baking apples into pies and tarts, cutting them into uniform slices means they’ll cook evenly and best of all, just look gorgeous and perfect. Using a knife to do the work, especially when faced with the pounds of apples that are needed to go in a deep-dish pie, can be a tedious task when you’re trying to make the slices as even as possible. Time to pull out a gadget that might be gathering dust in the back of the kitchen drawer!
Stephanie Barlow
Nov 7, 2014
10 Things to Remember for a Real Good Thanksgiving
(Image credit: Rachel Joy Barehl) From Apartment Therapy → Kickoff! 10 Essentials for a Real Good Thanksgiving
The Kitchn
Nov 7, 2014
The Insider’s Guide to Gluten, Erin Scott of Yummy Supper
Andrew Forcier
Nov 7, 2014
Kale Thinks It’s a Big Deal. Let’s Eat Swiss Chard Instead.
From The Kitchn → Kale Thinks It’s a Big Deal. Let’s Eat Swiss Chard Instead.
Apartment Therapy
Nov 6, 2014
5 Things I Learned the First Time I Went to Trader Joe’s
There isn’t a Trader Joe’s in my town, but I run with hipsters, so I was pretty sure I knew all about it. The grocery store of cheeses, açaí berries, fair-trade oatmeal, and probably a stunning array of hummus? Home of Two-Buck Chuck, the world’s number-one cheap wine? A smaller version of Whole Foods?
Michaela Cisney
Nov 6, 2014
10 Words to Know When Buying Red Wine
We’ve all been in a wine purchasing situation, confronted with a store-full of bottles or a daunting wine list, hoping for a bottle of red that will taste good to us. How do you convey to your salesperson or server exactly what you’re looking for? Not necessarily what they like, but something that tastes amazing to you. A few weeks ago, we broke down the 10 Words to Know When Buying White Wine.
Jayme Henderson
Nov 6, 2014
5 Cookbooks That Have Helped Me Feed My (Mostly) Vegetarian Family
Apartment Therapy
Nov 6, 2014
10 Outrageous Grilled Cheese Sandwiches for Lunch (Or Dessert)
It’s time to change the way you think about grilled cheese sandwiches. Once upon a time tomato and a few slices of ham did wonders to liven up this cheesy sandwich. But we’ve gone so far past that now. We’re sharing 10 mind-blowing grilled cheese sandwiches that will forever change the way you do lunch — and maybe even dessert! These days nothing is off limits when it comes to constructing a killer grilled cheese.
Kelli Foster
Nov 6, 2014
Remove Odors from a Garbage Disposal
(Image credit: Ashley Poskin) From Apartment Therapy → How To Clean and Remove Odors from a Garbage Disposal or Blender
The Kitchn
Nov 6, 2014