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. I wouldn’t say Steffi is the tidiest person — often, the sink is stacked with dishes and the kids’ toys are everywhere — but we all know there’s a difference between messy and dirty. And I have never once found a trace of food on the countertop or a crusty bit on a glass in her cabinets. She’s also a no-chemicals kind of gal, so it’s actually kind of surprising that her house is so clean. And this is how I learned that Steffi has a secret cleaning ingredient she imports from Germany to keep her home spic and span: super-strong vinegar. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/30/the-super-strong-vinegar-german-moms-use-to-clean-cleaning-tips-from-the-kitchn/
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It’s totally legit to spend a day exploring Seattle’s famous landmarks along the waterfront. In fact, I would encourage you to do so, especially if it’s your first time in Seattle. But if you really want to see and taste the Emerald City, you have to know that Seattle is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality. And, in my completely unbiased opinion, Ballard (where I happen to live) is the tastiest of them all. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/30/the-one-seattle-neighborhood-food-lovers-should-know-bite-sized-guide-seattle/ The 5 Types of Dinners You Can Make After a Trip to the Farmers Market Farmers Market Suppers7/29/2017 I have two personas when it comes to food shopping: my grocery store persona and my farmers market persona. The former, without fail, hits the store with a carefully curated shopping list arranged by the layout of the aisles; the latter arrives without a shopping list or a plan at all (I prefer to just see what’s in season and grab the produce and herbs that catch my eye). They key to making this approach work and easily turn my farmers market haul into dinner is knowing a few simple and versatile types of meals that can be made with anything I bring home. Instead of trying to find a specific recipe that matches exactly what I buy, I begin with a dinner template. From a veggie-packed frittata to a summery pizza, these five meals show how to turn a trip to the farmers market into dinner. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/29/the-5-types-of-dinners-you-can-make-after-a-trip-to-the-farmers-market-farmers-market-suppers/ From Apartment Therapy → Don’t Fall for It: 5 Things You Really DON’T Need At Home via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/dont-fall-for-these-rules-5-things-you-really-dont-need-at-home-apartment-therapy/ 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. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/5-things-to-know-about-freezer-burn-freezer-intelligence/ When strawberries are in season, it’s hard not to inhale the cartons you bring home immediately before even thinking about what else you’ll do with them. I encourage you, however, to put some aside to make this butter — rich with all that fruity flavor, enhanced by honey and orange zest, and just begging to be slathered on toast or biscuits and melted all over your pancakes and waffles. When the season is said and done, a taste of this butter will be a welcome reminder of just how sweet it was. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/recipe-strawberry-honey-butter-recipes-from-the-kitchn-2/ Heres How Long Ice Cream Can Last In the Freezer (and How to Store It) Freezer Intelligence7/28/2017 True story: I know a guy in Columbus, Ohio, who hangs on to pints of limited-edition flavors by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Not for days or weeks, but for months and longer. Because, as he’s explained, sometimes you get a hankering for a scoop of Lapsang Souchong with Armagnac Prunes, a flavor that was discontinued years ago. Even if you won’t be curating a collection of artisanal ice creams from your favorite producers, you may still want to fill your freezer with a pint or two — and you’ll want that ice cream to be tasting great and free of nasty little ice crystals. Here’s how to make sure that’s the case. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/heres-how-long-ice-cream-can-last-in-the-freezer-and-how-to-store-it-freezer-intelligence/ (Image credit: Susanna Hopler) Welcome to Kitchn’s new series My Favorite Healthy Recipes, where we show you how real people around the country (and even world) eat “healthy,” however they choose to define that for themselves. Maybe you’ll even find a few recipes to add to your own meal plan. Name: Caroline Mitchell Carrico via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/my-favorite-healthy-recipes-caroline-from-memphis-tennessee-my-healthy-recipes/ 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. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/my-best-hostess-trick-when-i-have-weekend-guests-in-the-summer-hostess-hacks/ This month we’re looking back on all the strange and wonderful food jobs people have held during the summer. Whether it’s a job at a local scoop shop, a grocery store, or the concession stand at a baseball field, the skills and memories you gather in those short, hot months usually turn out to be invaluable. Whether you’re washing dishes, bagging groceries, or on the line at a restaurant, working in the food industry can be tough work. Many jobs require experience with customer service and thinking quickly on your feet, which — if you’re not used to that — can be a hard learning curve. The skills you learn in these environments, however, give you invaluable tools for other various aspects in your life and throughout your career (whether that’s in food or not). That’s why I asked 10 staffers from Apartment Therapy Media who have worked in the food industry to share what life lessons — big or small — they learned from their summer food jobs. Do you agree with these lessons? via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/10-things-we-learned-from-our-summer-food-jobs-summer-jobs/ |
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