Every year, my friends and I come together to celebrate the new year in the Hudson Valley. There are eight of us in total, and this four-family sleepover is my very favorite event of the year. With delicious food, lots of downtime, and a chance to sit and talk for hours, it’s a perfect way to start each year feeling refreshed. As kids have entered into the equation — there are now six between us! — things have gotten a bit trickier. But we’ve continued to hold onto this tradition of gathering around the table, telling stories, and eating and drinking good food and wine. I know this year will be no different. The music may compete with the low hum of white noise coming in through dueling baby monitors, but we’ll be too busy enjoying a gourmet dinner to mind. Here’s how we pull it off. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/5-tips-for-celebrating-new-years-eve-when-you-have-kids-new-years-eve/
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Everyone wants to cook smarter and better, so it’s no surprise that these are some of our most popular tips and techniques for baking and cooking. Whether you’re experimenting with vegan baking or wondering if your microwave can do more than heat leftovers, we’ve got some excellent advice for you. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/our-best-tips-for-smarter-better-cooking-tips-from-the-kitchn/ From Apartment Therapy → How To (Steam!) Clean a Microwave Quickly & Easily via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/a-quick-easy-way-to-steam-clean-your-microwave-apartment-therapy/ window.ATGalleries = window.ATGalleries || {}; If you’ve got some great chocolate in the pantry and some eggs in the fridge, get your whisk ready, because this flourless chocolate cake recipe does it all. Rich and indulgent, it’s been a classic way to end many a restaurant dinner for generations. But this air-lightened, egg-whitened flourless chocolate cake is also a deceptively easy dessert that solves dinner conundrums and suits nearly everyone. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/how-to-make-the-best-flourless-chocolate-cake-baking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-2/ We all know that to get dinner on the table tonight we’ll need ingredients and a recipe. We’ll also need some way to cook it and something to eat it with. We’ll need some time, too, be it five minutes for a salad or two hours for a braise. And we’ll probably need some way to clean it all up and store any leftovers. What we don’t realize we need to make dinner tonight, though, is a story. And yet, on some level, we do. We need stories to assure us, to inspire us, to make us laugh, and to inform us. We need to be reminded that this act of feeding ourselves and our loved ones, however ordinary and routine, is also an enormous gift, never to be taken lightly. Our stories, like our cooking, are what make us human. Here are some of our favorite stories from 2016. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/kitchn-editors-share-their-favorite-stories-of-2016-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ It’s wonderful that you decided to host New Year’s Day brunch this year, but maybe you’re starting to resent the thought of having to get up at the crack of dawn (or perhaps never even going to sleep!) on New Year’s Day to pull it off? Well, with a little planning ahead, you can host a crowd and still get your beauty sleep! Here are all our favorite tips, hints, and tricks, and our most popular make-ahead recipes that will let you sleep in a little and still wow your friends with something delicious on January 1. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/our-best-tips-and-recipes-for-a-make-ahead-new-years-day-brunch-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ From Apartment Therapy → Goal (Dis)oriented: Why I’m Setting Intentions for 2017 Instead of Resolutions via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/3-reasons-to-set-intentions-instead-of-resolutions-for-2017-apartment-therapy/ Salt and pepper became an iconic duo for many reasons, but the one we’re interested in when it comes to these cashews is the flavor. The pepper in this recipe (both cayenne and black pepper) you already know well, but we’re not using just any salt here — Asha Gomez’s recipe calls for kala namak, or Himalayan black salt, which, in actuality, turns out to be pink. This salt has rich umami flavor and a sulfurous undertone. Asha notes it’s quite commonly used on salted nuts in India, so see if you can track it down ahead of time to make this recipe. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/recipe-black-salt-and-pepper-roasted-cashews-south-indian-new-years-eve/ Breakfast is one of those meals that can easily become routine. From cold cereal to smoothies, many people grab their breakfast and head out the door before they’re even fully awake. Clearly we need some inspiration here. Maybe baked croque-monsieur casserole will perk up your morning, or granola cooked overnight in the slow cooker. Better yet, why not fill your freezer (like a boss) with breakfast burritos or the fixings for a slow-cooker breakfast bake? Here are these recipes and a few more that we think will offer a better breakfast for a better morning. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/29/25-inspired-breakfast-recipes-for-a-better-morning-recipes-from-the-kitchn/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2760/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png PopSugar says that these tips are quite effective if you want to add greens to your diet. It gets challenging most of the time, especially if you’re not used to it. However, this list is going to help you out. Adding more veggies to your food is going to pump up the benefits that you can get. All the necessary vitamins and minerals will give you the ability to fight off illness, have more energy and lose weight. The first step is to just add a little bit of these greens in your daily food intake, and you’ll be good to go. 5 Ways to Eat More Vegetables in 2017Add a green to each meal. Throw arugula or kale into your breakfast scramble, add a side salad to your lunch, snack on Brussels sprouts chips midday, and cook up some broccoli at dinnertime.” Read more… Eating vegetables suddenly became a trend. It may not be that obvious at first but a lot of restaurants are making it possible. Veggies soon will take center stage and there are eclectic menus that offer plant-based options. Even Pinterest reported a dramatic rise in search options for veggies as comfort foods. It’s definitely something to look forward to next year. Those who are striving to eat more vegetables: you can also take a look at the good list of tips how to make it a habit. Make small steps toward your goal, and you’ll definitely be able to achieve it. Food Trends 2017: I’m Excited!You might accuse me of being biased – and for full disclosure, yes, I’ve always been a huge veggie and plant-based food fan and proponent – but look around you and see the signs. Read more… Consumer Reports explains how to follow a healthier diet next year. These tips are going to make your resolutions easier if you want your eating habits to change. Another year, another set of resolutions. It’s going to be inspirational for a lot of people since it marks a fresh start for everyone. It feels like a clean slate for some, and there are those who take drastic measures in changing their dietary regimen. 6 Ways to Follow a Healthier Diet in 2017Turning the calendar to a new year inspires many people adopt a healthier diet, often by attempting a 180 on their eating habits. But those intentions fail more often than not. Read more… Real Simple suggests ways, “How to Eat More Vegetables.” from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/eat-more-vegetables-2017/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/new-years-resolution-eat-more-vegetables-in-2017/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/12/28/new-years-resolution-eat-more-vegetables-in-2017/ |
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