5 Ways to Make Halloween Benefit Your Community
My 4-year-old has been planning her Halloween costume for months. She’s on the fence about whether she wants to be a hyena (thank you, Lion King) or Tinker Bell (because of the dress, of course). And, of course, costumes and candy are a big part of the excitement of Halloween, especially when you’re in the single digits. But I’m hoping that my daughter is old enough to share the hospitable Halloween spirit with our community. Giving back doesn’t have to be difficult.
Oct 12, 2016
Hack Your Ramen with Butter and Chile Flakes
If what you crave is serious comfort with a kick, a pat of butter and a sprinkle of chile flakes will take you there. Think of the comfort you get from plain buttered noodles — it’s even better when savory broth and a bit of spice is involved. The richness from the butter complements and balances the spice from the chile flakes for an instant ramen experience that’s just a little more luxurious. Prepare the instant ramen according to the instructions on the package.
Oct 12, 2016
3 Things You Can Do for Even Better Tomato Soup
Warm tomato soup is one of my favorite dishes. Served with a perfectly melty grilled cheese or topped with crispy chickpeas, tomato soup is a quintessential soup that every cook should know how to make. So what’s the secret to making great tomato soup year-round? A pantry staple that you should always have on hand. Canned tomatoes are the one thing you need to keep on hand for consistently amazing tomato soup.
Oct 12, 2016
Cull Your Kitchen Cabinets and Pantry with This Handy Flowchart
(Image credit: Hayley Lawrence) From Apartment Therapy → A Flowchart to Help You Cull Your Kitchen Cabinets and Pantry
Oct 12, 2016
5 Best Foods to Cook in a Carbon Steel Pan
You’ve made the leap and bought a carbon steel pan. (If you haven’t, you should definitely give them a try.) They’re a versatile kitchen pan that can go from stovetop to oven without problems. They hold their heat well and over time you can create a nonstick surface much like cast iron. Plus, they’re relatively inexpensive. Now it’s time to get into the kitchen and get familiar with what this pan can do.
Oct 12, 2016
5 Items to Look for When Thrift Shopping (and 2 Things to Avoid)
(Image credit: Emily Billings) From Apartment Therapy → Unexpected Items to Look for When Thrift Shopping (& Things to Avoid!)
Oct 12, 2016
Celebrate National Pumpkin Pie Day with This Cute Slab Pie
Slab pie is the ultimate way to serve pie to a crowd. Baked in a sheet pan, it’s also a no-fuss solution to your pie crust woes. And since today is National Pumpkin Pie day, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this pumpkin slab pie. After you bake your slab pie, you could leave it as is (just crust and filling), but the author uses a pie crust cutter to make adorable little pumpkins, which she bakes and then affixes to the finished pie.
Oct 12, 2016