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The Kitchn Archive: Jul 2017

7 Kitchen Drawer Organizers We’re Really Excited About
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The Kitchn
Jul 31, 2017
3 Ways Plastic Bread Tags Can Keep Your Kitchen Clean and Organized
If you’ve been looking for a reason to eat more carbs, this is a direct order from us: Stock up on some bread today! Why? The plastic tags that keep the baggies closed will be useful long after you’ve eaten that last slice of seedless rye. Just check out these alternative uses for bread tags. We all use our phones, tablets, or laptops when we cook. Sometimes, we use all three at once! (Gotta check the Insta, follow along with a recipe, and play some tunes, right?
Lisa Freedman
Jul 31, 2017
Use the Minimalists’ 90/90 Rule to Help Declutter Your Kitchen
It’s amazing to me how quickly my kitchen gets cluttered. Even though I tend to use the same things every day — the same pots and pans, same dishes, same glasses — my cabinets are totally full. Part of it is that we love to entertain, so in addition to the everyday stuff, we need the party stuff, like the big salad bowl, and the serving tray, and the cool brass-plated silverware I found on eBay that lives in its own special, enormous box. Part of it is the kids’ stuff.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jul 31, 2017
Make These Spicy Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs Tonight
There are seemingly endless ways to cook chicken, but this one in particular should be at the top of your must-make list. With a Sriracha-honey marinade and plenty of fresh lime juice, these spicy-sweet-tangy chicken thighs pack a punch. Make it once and I guarantee your family will be begging for this dish all the time! I’m sorry in advance.
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 31, 2017
The Super-Strong Vinegar German Moms Use to Clean
Here at Kitchn, I feel like we’ve established that German moms are superior cleaners. They clean things right away, aren’t afraid to get on their hands and knees, and vacuum their floors with military precision. So recently I grilled a German girlfriend of mine, Steffi, who has two little kids the same age as mine, on her cleaning techniques.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jul 30, 2017
The 5 Types of Dinners You Can Make After a Trip to the Farmers Market
You buy whatever looks good, we show you how to turn it into dinner.
Kelli Foster
Jul 29, 2017
Coke Zero Is on Its Death Bed and Consumers Are Grieving the Loss
Coca-Cola announced a major change in its product lineup on Wednesday. It’s no-calorie drink, Coke Zero, will be swapped out with a new beverage — featuring a new recipe, new design, and new name — called Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. The drink will make its debut next month. According to the company, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is the “new and improved Coke Zero.” Fans of Coke Zero in the United States are furious, devastated, and grieving the loss of the drink.
Susmita Baral
Jul 28, 2017
A Man Tried to Return Butternut Squash Because He Thought It Was Cheese
It’s a mistake that could happen to anyone — anyone who can’t read or is not paying attention while shopping in the produce aisle. A man purchased what he believed to be cubed cheese only to find he bought diced butternut squash. His frustration upon finding squash instead of cheese is a universal sentiment that can be felt by cheese-lovers around the world. The shopper took his fight to the supermarket to get his return.
Susmita Baral
Jul 28, 2017
The One Thing I Never Do When Hosting Weekend Guests
There’s all sorts of standard advice telling people what to do in order to be a great host for weekend guests (leave freshly washed towels on their beds, share your WiFi password, feed your guests, etc.), but I have one thing that you shouldn’t do! For starters, your guests may be able to get out of work early on Friday or take off on Monday, but you might not be.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 28, 2017
How To Make Indian Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce: Raita
Oh, do I ever have a sauce for you today! Raita is just the sort of cooling, contrasting sauce that all of your summer grilling food needs. Warm with cumin, and studded with crisp cucumber and fresh cilantro, this yogurt sauce is welcome on everything from naan-wiches to grilled watermelon. This warm-weather-friendly sauce is one we think you should know by heart, for making all year long. Raita is mixture of yogurt, fruits or vegetables, and fresh herbs and spices used a sauce or condiment.
Meghan Splawn
Jul 28, 2017
Don’t Fall for These Rules: 5 Things You Really Don’t Need at Home
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Don’t Fall for It: 5 Things You Really DON’T Need At Home null
The Kitchn
Jul 28, 2017
5 Things to Know About Freezer Burn
Have you ever opened up your freezer to find that your once red beef is looking a little brown? Or taken a pint of ice cream out only to discover the top is covered in ice crystals? Freezer burn happens to the best of us. Here’s what you should know. When you see that your red meat has taken on a dull brown shade, or your chicken has gone a bit pale, it’s easy to worry it’s gone bad — but it’s totally safe to eat!
Brittany Burke
Jul 28, 2017
My Best Hostess Trick When I Have Weekend Guests in the Summer
Summer is the best time for visitors looking to spend the weekend at my house. For one, the yard looks its best — all lush and green. There’s also plenty of hiking and swimming to be done in the mountains where my husband and I live. And I have an excellent go-to hostess trick that I like to pull out. Hint: It involves a trip to the farmers market. Usually, our visitors arrive on a Friday evening after work and dinner on the road on the way up from the city.
Lisa Freedman
Jul 28, 2017
You Have to See This Pretty, Peachy Kitchen
Apartment Therapy
Jul 28, 2017
The Easiest Way to Serve Grilled Cheese to a Crowd
Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, which is why it’s such a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re making lunch for a group of hungry kids or you’re having friends over for a cozy dinner party, you can’t go wrong with grilled cheese. The only downside? Standing over the stove with a spatula while those kids play unsupervised outside or your friends hang out in the next room. Enter: the sheet pan grilled cheese.
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 28, 2017
8 Things to Do for a Better Morning Commute
Apartment Therapy
Jul 27, 2017
You Have to See This Pretty, Peachy Pink Kitchen
Peach! It’s practically the color of summer, right? Whether you’re searing them on the grill or freezing them into a rich peach pie ice cream, juicy peaches likely have a constant presence in your kitchen from June to August. But if you’ve never thought about painting your kitchen walls in the kind-of-pink, kind-of-orange shade, this Barcelona kitchen, from Cargo Collective, might inspire you to change that.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 27, 2017
5 Things to Know About Cleaning Your Freezer’s Built-in Ice Maker
There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than filling a tall glass totally full of ice cubes, then splashing a little something on top — be it water, LaCroix, or something stronger — for a super-chilly refreshment. But if that ice has an odor, or leaves little scaly bits in your beverage? That certainly ruins the moment.
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jul 27, 2017
Make This Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken ASAP
Barbecue chicken is one of the most versatile things to have in your fridge or freezer. Whether you’re making tacos, a sandwich, or a salad, a batch of this chicken will take you far. And the best part? It practically cooks all by itself in your slow cooker. You barely have to left a finger! The secret to success here is making your own BBQ sauce instead of using bottled store-bought stuff.
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 27, 2017
Alice, My Sister Mocks My Home and Completely Refuses to Visit
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Alice, My Sister Mocks My Home and Refuses to Visit null
The Kitchn
Jul 27, 2017
Minimalism Is Just Another Boring Thing Wealthy People Can Buy
Apartment Therapy
Jul 26, 2017
This Is the Kitchen Tool Brand I Always Go Back To
From Apartment Therapy → The Kitchen & Cleaning Tool Brand I Always Go Back To null
The Kitchn
Jul 26, 2017
The Fast and Fancy Dessert You Have to Make with Cherries This Summer Includes Lighting Them on Fire
It is so impressive and surprisingly easy.
Kelli Foster
Jul 26, 2017
Sour Cherries Are the Rare and Beloved Fruit of Summer. Here’s Where to Find Them.
Sour cherries are one of my most eagerly awaited fresh fruits of the summer. Thin-skinned and tart, they aren’t really best for eating out of hand. We who love them use them as creatively and quickly as we can, putting their bright, acidic hit to good use in jams, cakes, pies, cocktails, and even in the occasional savory dish. Picture your classic cherry pie, bright-red and glowing with orbs of juicy fruit. Well, you’ve just pictured sour cherries.
Carrie Havranek
Jul 26, 2017
The Best Ways to Remove Berry Stains from Your Clothes, Skin, and Kitchen
Apartment Therapy
Jul 26, 2017
8 Things to Do for a Good Morning Commute
Mornings! Right? Very few of us pull into our office parking lot looking as happy as this girl pictured above. It’s understandable: There are so many things that happen to us between waking up and walking into our office. A lot of these things are out of our control (the torrential downpour that came out of nowhere, the inexplicable traffic you hit on the highway, your toddler’s meltdown over his socks being orange). Luckily, though, there are a few things you can control.
Lisa Freedman
Jul 26, 2017
Minimalism Is Just Another Boring Product Wealthy People Can Buy
Welcome to a column from The Financial Diet, one of our very favorite sites, dedicated to money and everything it touches. One of the best ways to take charge of your financial life is through food and cooking. This column from TFD founders Chelsea Fagan and Lauren Ver Hage will help you be better with money, thanks to the kitchen. A version of this post originally appeared on The Financial Diet. I think it’s probably no secret by now that I hate minimalism.
The Financial Diet
Jul 26, 2017
The One Thing I Always Have on Hand for Outdoor Eating
Even for the neatest eater, a meal outside almost always leads to some sort of mess. Sticky hands, a blob of ketchup on your thigh (hey, at least it missed your shorts!), corn on the cob guts all over your face — it’s all possible! Sometimes, napkins just aren’t enough and you need a good old-fashioned hand (or thigh) washing. Of course, during a picnic, the nearest sink could be football fields away.
Lisa Freedman
Jul 26, 2017
This Easy Sheet Cake Will Make All Your Chocolate Dreams Come True
The next time a serious chocolate craving hits, this is the recipe you’ll want in your back pocket. It’s the least fussy cake you can make — the batter mixes up in one bowl, and it bakes in a sheet pan — but it totally delivers on rich, chocolatey goodness you’re after. Just make sure you have plenty of cold milk on hand to wash it all down. By far the best thing about sheet cakes is how simple they are (no layers to contend with!).
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 26, 2017
Everything That’s New on Netflix in August
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The Kitchn
Jul 25, 2017
Partner
7 Tips for Hosting a Summer Party
Summer is my favorite time of the year to entertain. Warm weather, longer days, and the slightly relaxed schedule of these months provide the atmosphere and time to prioritize having friends over in a way I can never seem to over the holidays. It’s important to me, though, to host in a way that maintains those summer vibes, which means balancing making the event special with keeping things easy and laid back.
Sarah E Crowder
Jul 25, 2017
The Best Ways to Remove Cherry Stains from Your Clothes, Skin, and Kitchen
My kids love cherries! But because my girls are young, I remove the pits before serving them, which leaves my cutting boards, laminate countertops, and fingers covered in cherry stains. Also because my girls are young, I inevitably end up with cherry-stained clothing, mouths, dish towels, and more. Cherry stains everywhere!
Ayn-Monique Klahre
Jul 25, 2017
The One Thing Airbnb Hosts Wish You Would Stop Doing
Apartment Therapy
Jul 25, 2017
The One Thing Airbnb Hosts Wish You Wouldn’t Do
Imagine this scenario: You’ve decided to skip town for a last-minute weekend getaway and you’re scrolling though dreamy Airbnb listings when you see one that’s perfect. It’s a gorgeous apartment with five-star reviews that you can totally see yourself lounging around, and the location couldn’t be better. Alas, it’s beyond budget. But it’s available for your dates and it can never hurt to try, right?
Dana McMahan
Jul 25, 2017
Recipe: Farmers Market Salad
No matter what you bring home from the farmers market, making this summery spin on a classic Cobb is easy.
Kelli Foster
Jul 24, 2017
Clever Ways to Use Every Small, Awkward Space in Your Kitchen
(Image credit: The Kitchn) From Apartment Therapy → Clever Ways to Use those Small, Awkward Spaces in Your Kitchen null
The Kitchn
Jul 24, 2017
Look at the Prettiest Drawers to Ever Exist in a Kitchen!
We’re big fans of drawers — instead of lower cabinets — in the kitchen. They often result in more storage space, and they make it easy to see all the contents. (And they’re just an unexpected thing to find, as most kitchens have one drawer and then a cabinet — not a row of drawers.) So you can imagine how excited we got when we saw this kitchen, belonging to Anya Kassoff, the blogger behind Golubka Kitchen. Just look at those drawers!
Lisa Freedman
Jul 24, 2017
Partner
Recipe: Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Pie
How does this thing manage to be dairy-free and vegan?
Creative Studio
Jul 24, 2017
9 Decorating Ideas You Can Steal from Joanna Gaines
Apartment Therapy
Jul 24, 2017
Prep These Chicken & Rice Bowls Now for Lunches All Week
If you made a commitment to bring your lunch to work or school more often, the first step to success is mastering the art of meal prep. By cooking a big batch of food all at once and portioning it out for the week ahead, you won’t be tempted to order takeout once noon rolls around. Not sure where to start? Try these easy chicken and rice bowls. This recipe makes six servings and comes together in 30 minutes. Does it get any better than that? Start by cooking the rice on the stovetop.
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 24, 2017
The Best Kitchen Trash Cans for Your Space
The Kitchn Editors
Jul 24, 2017
9 Decorating Ideas to Steal from Joanna Gaines
We’ve heard a lot of haters complain that Joanna Gaines (the decorator half of Fixer Upper, HGTV’s hit home renovation show based in Waco, Texas) makes every kitchen look the same. While she does have a very specific farmhouse style — with lots of white, shiplap, and oversized clocks — she also has plenty of range and great ideas. Don’t believe us? Just check out these final projects and all the great ideas.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jul 23, 2017
The Sweetest Cherry in the World Has a Sweet, Sad Story
If you’ve eaten cherries in the winter, when fruit from the southern hemisphere makes its way north, you know that cherries are sweetest in season, gobbled down by the handful as close to the orchard as your luck can take you. For cherry-lovers, July is the sweetest month. And because of the discovery of a new cherry varietal, it just got even sweeter.
Jess Thomson
Jul 22, 2017
In a Rut? Feeling Out of Control? 3 Ways to Get Unstuck
(Image credit: Sandra Rojo) From Apartment Therapy → Life on Pause? Feeling Out of Control? 3 Ways to Get Unstuck null
The Kitchn
Jul 22, 2017
Experts Weigh in on Simple Things That Help Make a Healthier Home
(Image credit: Cathy Pyle) From Apartment Therapy → Wellness Experts Weigh In: Simple Things That Help Make a Healthier Home null
The Kitchn
Jul 21, 2017
Recipe: 3-Ingredient Avocado Blue Cheese Sauce
I’m going to show you avocados like you’ve never experienced them before, and there’s a chance nothing will ever be the same again. You already know they’re pretty irresistible on their own and mashed over toast. We’ve shown you the wonder of whirling together avocado and goat cheese for an ultra-creamy dip. Now, it’s time to take it up a notch with a velvety-smooth sauce that’s tangy and pungent, thanks to crumbled blue cheese and a squeeze of lemon.
Kelli Foster
Jul 21, 2017
Why Are Some Cucumbers at the Grocery Store Wrapped in Plastic?
In the produce section of my grocery store, right above the big bin of work-a-day, slicing cucumbers, there sits another section of cucumbers snuggly blanketed in plastic wrap. I’m certain there’s a similar setup in your local grocery store, and I have no doubt that the same question that has crossed my mind has also crossed yours: Why are some cucumbers wrapped in plastic? It’s time to finally put your curiosity to rest, because I have the answer for you.
Kelli Foster
Jul 21, 2017
Please Make These Raspberry Rosé Slushies ASAP
It’s summer, it’s Friday, and it’s unbearably hot outside, which can only mean one thing: you need a frosty drink. This rosé slushie is just the ticket. Blended with fresh strawberries and raspberries, it’s tart, sweet, and, most importantly, icy-cold. Similar to our frosé, this slushie recipe calls for freezing rosé in ice cube molds ahead of time. You’ll pour half a bottle into the trays and reserve the other half for later.
Lauren Kodiak
Jul 21, 2017