What makes a steakhouse dinner so darn romantic? It’s not the old-time vibe, the dark wood, the leather, or the music. Yes, all that helps, but what’s really key is the lighting. It’s always soft and never harsh. And it’s super easy for you to get the same look at home — for less than two 10-spots. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/get-steakhouse-style-lighting-at-home-for-15-the-great-steak-dinner/
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You might think you picked up Italian olive oil at the grocery store, but there’s a chance it might be from another country. Unless you’re an expert sleuth in label reading, it usually requires some research to understand what you’re actually getting — until now, that is. Enter Reliabitaly, a smartphone app created by a nonprofit organization of the same name that’s targeting brands that claim to be “made in Italy” but are really anything but. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/new-app-tells-you-if-your-made-in-italy-product-is-actually-from-italy-food-news/ window.ATGalleries = window.ATGalleries || {}; That lush, rich chocolate frosting you see is made from just two ingredients, and one of them is a vegetable. Chocolate sweet potato frosting is a recipe I investigated with a heft of skepticism. Would the combination of chocolate and sweet potato purée create a luscious frosting the internet had promised me, or was it just a guise for getting unsuspecting eaters (namely, my children) to eat more vegetables? Much to my surprise and delight, the combination of baked sweet potato purée and semi-sweet chocolate led to the discovery of my new favorite frosting. With a whipped texture that rivals the canned stuff and a light, custard-like flavor that tastes nothing like sweet potatoes, this two-ingredient frosting is easier to make than buttercream frosting and just as welcome on cupcakes or birthday cakes. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/how-to-make-chocolate-sweet-potato-frosting-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn/ We love to travel, but a new town can feel overwhelming, especially if time is tight. Our Bite-Sized Guides lift the pressure to sort through every recommendation and review, and give you the perfect introduction to a new town, with a walking tour of an area we love. For Oakland, we chose a BART-to-BART walk, beginning with lunch in the hip Temescal neighborhood and ending with dinner in the swanky Rockridge district. Our illustrated, step-by-step tour and map are written by regular Kitchn contributor and Oakland resident, Dana Velden, who has lived in the neighborhood for five years. Even if you have no plans to travel soon, we encourage you to escape for a five-minute armchair virtual meander with us. There is much delight and inspiration ahead! via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/a-neighborhood-walk-in-oakland-temescal-to-rockridge-bite-sized-guide-oakland/ A lot has happened during the first month of the new year, both in and out of the kitchen. This month Kitchn walked you through 30 days of Whole3o, explored important matters pertaining to breakfast, and delved deep into hygge. We asked you to show us your #mugshots, and looked at the ingredients needed for the perfect first birthday cake. In between tending to healthy resolutions and watching Donald Trump take office, you might have missed some of our best stories on Kitchn, and on the internet as a whole. But don’t worry! I rounded up a few gems from both — five from Kitchn, and five from the internet at large — that you need to dig into as we close the month of January. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/10-great-food-stories-you-might-have-missed-in-january-food-news/ We get it — chicken isn’t always the most exciting ingredient, especially when you eat it three times a week. Turning to it as a dinner option can feel more like an obligation than something you eagerly look forward to, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Think of perking things up a bit with a spicy chili and cheese stuffed chicken breast or switching over to the more flavorful chicken thigh with a recipe for grilled chicken thighs with chimichurri. Suddenly, chicken isn’t so boring anymore. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/16-things-to-do-with-chicken-when-youre-bored-and-sick-of-chicken-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ From Apartment Therapy → Need to Find Some Extra Money this Month? 8 Things You Can Stop Buying Today via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/need-some-help-saving-this-month-8-things-you-can-stop-buying-today-apartment-therapy/ You can’t have a dining room table without a set of chairs. (Well, you could, but it would be kinda pointless.) But how to pick one that matches the other? You don’t! You simply pick out a pairing that we’ve already made for you. Easy! via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/10-dining-tables-and-chairs-that-belong-together-shopping/ There are many reasons to seek out the tacos at Tacos Oscar, a roving taqueria run by Oscar Michel and Jake Weiss. Any great taco begins with the tortillas, and here they are handmade and pressed to order. The two former line cooks from Oakland’s Boot & Shoot Service also excel at fillings, which run the gamut from more traditional options like carnitas to less conventional combinations like Peruvian bean, nopal salad, roasted tomato salsa, cotija, and queso fresco. But the taco we’re highlighting is much simpler than either of these — and the secret to its success is in the perfectly fried egg. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/recipe-fried-egg-taco-with-toasted-chile-oil-recipes-from-the-road/ This recipe isn’t trying to be anything but delicious, comforting, and full of the homey flavors we love. And for those reasons alone, it’s a favorite. There’s the crown of herb-flecked biscuits, and underneath a rich mixture of shredded chicken, tender vegetables, and creamy gravy. It’s all balanced by a generous dose of fresh herbs that add a pop of bright color and flavor to this classic comfort food dish. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/01/31/recipe-chicken-and-biscuit-casserole-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ |
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