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The Kitchn Archive: May 2019

These are the Very Best Sales Happening This Weekend
Shopping
Save on All-Clad, Le Creuset, KitchenAid, and more.
Lisa Freedman
May 31, 2019
The 5 Biggest Things Kitchn Editors Regret Buying So Far This Year
Shopping
Plus, here's what we wish we had gotten in the first place.
Lauren Masur
May 31, 2019
Why You Should Use a Wooden Spoon to Taste Your Food
Stop burning your mouth, you fools.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 31, 2019
The 5 Cleaning Must-Haves that Professional House Cleaners Swear By
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Take it from the people who know!
Brittney Morgan
May 31, 2019
Is the LaCroix Trend Officially Over?
The light at the end of the pamplemousse sparkling water-filled tunnel is in sight.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 31, 2019
These 5-Ingredient Sandwiches Are the Best Road Trip Food You Can Make
From apple, brie, and turkey to a peanut butter and granola-filled wrap, there's something here for every passenger.
Grace Elkus
May 31, 2019
Why I'm Obsessed with This Oh-So-Basic Trash Can
Shopping
Sometimes we love the simplest things.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 30, 2019
I Finally Bought the Coffee Maker of My Dreams — for $17
Shopping
It's way better than the two “fancier” coffee makers I already had.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
All-Clad Pots and Pans Are on Sale at Sur La Table
All-Clad cookware is a big investment, but if you’re a serious home cook, or serious about becoming a serious home cook, the extra expense is worth it — especially if you can get it on sale. As it turns out, Sur La Table is having a big sale (up to 45% off, plus free shipping) on all All-Clad pots and pans. Here are the three items we think you should grab now.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Amazon Has Really Good Plants — And They’re Now on Sale
Plants in the Kitchen
Every kitchen deserves a plant or two.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
OXO Is Having a Rare Sale on Its Coffee Gadgets — Here’s What You Should Buy
OXO is having one of its very infrequent sales — items in their coffee and tea assortment are 20 percent off.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Amazon Is Having a Spring Organizing Sale: Here’s What to Buy
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
If you haven’t done a big spring organizing spree, now is the time.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
The Only 5 Things You Actually Need for Summer Parties — And They Happen to Be on Sale
Shopping
Five things that are absolutely essential for dining al fresco during the summer.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Your Kitchen Needs a Fan. These Are the 5 Best to Buy Right Now.
Shopping
Add to cart! Before the 90-degree temps come back!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Our Favorite Containers Are as Functional as They Are Gorgeous
Shopping
And they're currently 50 percent off!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
5 Memorial Day Deals You Can Still Get Today
Shopping
The long weekend sales keep going!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
The One Extremely Good Deal I’m Buying in Wayfair’s Memorial Day Sale (Going on Now!)
Memorial Day
You can find kitchen essentials at up to 70 percent off. Here are a few things we're eyeing.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Cuisinart’s Grill Sale Is Here in Time to Soothe Your Game of Thrones Wounds
Shopping
Cuisinart is having a one-day sale on grills, smokers, and various tools. One tiny (and adorable!) grill is just $20!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
The Instant Pot Ultra Is on Sale at Sur la Table from Now Until Sunday
It's down to $100!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
You Only Have 3 Days Left to Get Wüsthof Classic Knives on Mega Discount
Shopping
All Wüsthof Classic series knives are on super sale at Sur la Table and Williams-Sonoma — until this Friday, May 17.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
The $17 Kitchen Appliance You’ll Use All the Time
Shopping
If you’ve ever burned your rice or undercooked your rice or somehow managed to make rice porridge, you know that cooking rice is one of those things that should be easy, but is actually remarkably easy to mess up. So maybe after you ended up with soupy rice to go with your sheet pan chicken, you thought about getting a rice cooker? Because this handy appliance delivers the promise of perfect rice every single time — no undercooked rice that you creatively call “al dente!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
6 Great Deals That’ll Convince You to Put a Rug in Your Kitchen
Wayfair is marking down rugs by up to 70 percent.
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
This Cult-Favorite Dyson Vacuum Is Now on Sale — For Even Less Than It Is on Amazon
Shopping
The Dyson V10 Cyclone, normally $500, is currently on sale for $350 at Bed Bath & Beyond. It's even cheaper at Bed Bath than it is on Amazon!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
Anthro’s Home Sale Is Full of Little Luxuries (For $20 or Less!) and We Want Them All
Anthro’s home sale is full of little luxuries (for $20 or less!) and we want them all. Here's what we're putting in our carts this morning!
Geraldine Campbell
May 30, 2019
No, the Instant Pot Doesn’t Cook All the Nutrients Out of Your Food
In fact, a recent study showed that pressure cooking actually increased the antioxidants in legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and peas.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 30, 2019
Today’s the Last Day of World Market’s Friends & Family 30% Off Sale — These Are the Most Stylish Finds
Get in on the Friends and Family Sale!
Lisa Freedman
May 30, 2019
The 10 Things Most Couples Are Adding to Their Wedding Registries These Days
We asked the experts at Zola to dive into the data of the most-registered-for kitchen and home products.
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
The Best Things Kitchn Staffers Recently Bought on Etsy
We love Etsy's small-shop-craft-fair-esque vibe.
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
Rattan Pendants Aren’t Going Anywhere — And We’re Totally Cool with That
Here are some cool kitchens for inspiration. And where to buy one (or three) for your own space.
Arlyn Hernandez
May 30, 2019
The 7 Best Things Kitchn Staffers Recently Bought at Target
Shopping
We've been stocking up on the new stuff from Sun Squad, cute play sets for kids, dehumidifiers, and more. Take our money, Target!
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
You Should Hack Your Vacuum with a Squeeze Bottle Top — Here's Why
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Here's a hint: It'll help you clean the insides of your cabinets!
Caroline Biggs
May 28, 2019
Wait, Are Eggs Actually Good for You? Even Experts Can’t Agree.
The great breakfast debate has been raging for years: Are eggs, a nationwide breakfast staple, actually healthy? Eggs are protein-packed, but also high in cholesterol. And because many people eat them every morning for breakfast, it’s important to understand if eggs are helping or harming our health. In 2016, it seemed as though the debate had finally been settled: The suggested limit on dietary cholesterol in the U.S.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 30, 2019
Danielle Walker of Against All Grain on the Perfect Skillet That Helps Her Feel Her Best
Welcome to Feel Good Five, where we ask people to share the things that help them feel their best. Ever since Danielle Walker decided to live a grain-free lifestyle, she’s felt a little freer too. Her life changed when she was diagnosed at age 22 with ulcerative colitis (an autoimmune disease), and she chose to listen to her body by removing all grains, lactose, and legumes from her diet.
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
Don’t Let the “Dirty Dozen” Scare You Away from Conventional Produce
Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) puts out two lists meant to flag the most “dirty” (or pesticide-ridden) fruits and vegetables, ostensibly the ones where you’re best off investing in organic instead. The “Dirty Dozen” lists 12 conventionally grown fruits and veggies with the highest concentrations of pesticide residue after washing, while the “Clean Fifteen” lists 15 with the lowest concentrations.
Christine Byrne
May 30, 2019
Your Leftover Rice Could Be Making You Sick. (Put It in the Fridge Faster!)
Where in the world would we be without rice? It’s a cheap dinner staple that makes our meals feel more filling and it’s delicious when fried with lots of vegetables. It’s a totally essential pantry ingredient for many different types of cuisines and diets (get some ideas here). In fact, there’s a good chance that you have a bag or two of different kinds of rice in your pantry right now.
Joseph Lamour
May 30, 2019
One in Five Deaths Around the World Can Be Linked to Poor Diet
When it comes to eating healthfully, it turns out that it’s not really about what you’re not eating, but more about what you are eating. A study in the medical journal The Lancet shows that premature deaths around the world are caused by the low intake of healthful foods. What that means is, while having too much processed meat or sugary drinks in our diet isn’t great, it’s worse if you don’t have enough whole grains, nuts, and fruit in your diet as well.
Joseph Lamour
May 30, 2019
This Is Ina Garten’s Ultimate Go-To Weeknight Dinner (Besides Roast Chicken)
Ina Garten might be the most consistent food personality on God’s green earth. In this uncertain world, her steadfastness is something I and so many others seem to just crave. Despite the fact that deep down we always know what she’s going to say, we clamor to her every word, recipe, cookbook, TV episode, and, of course, Instagram post. Because of this, we were not surprised in the slightest when our Queen took to Instagram to declare her favorite weeknight dinner: Parmesan Chicken.
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
How a Couple Cuts Their Wedding Cake Might Show How Long the Marriage Will Last
Like many 30-somethings, I have gathered my fair share of memories of siblings, cousins, and best friends exchanging vows with their soul mates. I remember, sometimes through tears, the love and commitment two people shared on that day. Oddly, I cannot recall any instances of the mostly American tradition of two new spouses feeding cake to each other. (This is probably because I am usually asking someone what flavor the cake is and if I am allowed to break out my Tupperware at this time.
Joseph Lamour
May 30, 2019
This Ina Garten-Themed Bachelorette Party in the Hamptons Is Everything
EVERYTHING.
Lauren Masur
May 30, 2019
Throw an Ina Garten-Worthy Beach Party with Her Summer Playlist
Good vibes only.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 30, 2019
The Best New Gut-Friendly Groceries to Try This Year
Groceries
Make your gut happy.
Heather McClees
May 30, 2019
I Tried Target's New $5 Bottled Sangria — Here's What I Thought
It's basically fruit punch for grown-ups.
Elisabeth Sherman
May 30, 2019
Modern Tiles by Clé: Classic, Artistic, and Moroccan Tiles for the Kitchen
Clé is a tile lover’s dream. This online tile store specializes in unique, artistic tiles —they have a whole Artist Series featuring small-batch tiles from a curated selection of artisans, designers, and sculptors — as well as tiles they deem “design classics.” It’s a lovely collection overall, with some very unusual designs and textures, including tiles that resemble wood grain ends, and tiles made from recycled stainless steel!
Cambria Bold
May 30, 2019
5 Colorblocked Kitchens That Take Their Inspiration from Fashion
We know that interior styles can follow the more nimble fashion world. So, following the return of colorblocking being cool for clothing, it’s no wonder we’re also seeing the trend in kitchens! Kitchens actually lend themselves quite well to the look. Cabinets are modular by nature, providing a natural grid on which to colorblock. We like the look best with a clean, white backdrop and a few touches of color here and there.
Regina Yunghans
May 30, 2019
Kitchen Before & After: An Apartment-Sized Kitchen Gets a Quirky Makeover
When Emily and her partner Erica bought their 1900s Greek revival home in Providence, Rhode Island, the house had been divided up into two apartments. Meaning that this small apartment-sized kitchen was in need of a major update. And because they were doing a top-to-bottom renovation to combine the two units into a single-family home, Emily and Erica had to be creative to stay under budget.
Kristin Appenbrink
May 30, 2019
How a Long Window Can Make a Good Kitchen View Even Better
If you should find yourself in the fortunate position of adding on a kitchen or building a new house, I want to put an idea out there: horizontal windows. Out of all the spaces in your home, a long, low strip of horizontal windows is perfect for the kitchen. Here’s why. When you’re in the kitchen, you’re often bustling about. From refrigerator to counter to stove and back, the kitchen is the one room that’s mainly about moving instead of remaining in one place.
Regina Yunghans
May 30, 2019
No Window Over the Kitchen Sink? Hang a Mirror!
I’ve always loved a window over the kitchen sink. My grandparents’ house had one; my parents’ house does, too. It’s a wonderful detail that provides a pastime while doing the dishes. So, what to do when you find yourself (somehow!) in a home without a window above the sink? Try a mirror!
Regina Yunghans
May 30, 2019
Before & After: A Dark 1960s Kitchen Gets a Bright $185 Facelift
We love a good budget remodel, and that’s exactly what Kaitlin and her husband sent us. The newlyweds bought their home about a month after they tied the knot and, like many of our readers, the first project they tackled was the kitchen and the attached breakfast nook. Check out how they took it from dark and drab to bright and clean without spending more than $200. The biggest change to the space is obviously the paint job on the cabinets.
Kristin Appenbrink
May 30, 2019