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Recipe: Salted Coffee Caramel Sauce Recipes from The Kitchn

Megan Gordon — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:30:00 -0400

I've come to an important realization: While hot fudge is fine and good, an ice cream sundae just isn't complete until it has thick, salty caramel drizzled on top. With summer right around the corner, I think it's time for us all to practice our 'quick, make a batch of caramel!' skills. It's easier than you may think. More

How to Make a Graham Cracker Crust

Faith Durand — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:15:00 -0400

Graham cracker crusts are much more foolproof than the elusive flaky pastry crust. With a these simple crusts, there is no longstanding debate over shortening versus butter or what temperature your marble pastry board should be. No, graham cracker crusts are much more egalitarian, and we like easy crusts this time of year. More

Rachel & Alex's Urban Homestead with Hounds, Chicken, & Handmade KitchenKitchen Tour

Faith Durand — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:00:00 -0400

My friends Rachel and Alex live around the corner from me in the funky, historic urban neighborhood of Clintonville near downtown Columbus, Ohio. Our homes share some similarities: The worn-down beauty of an old kit house, a small yet bountiful yard, a modest kitchen.

And yet the similarities stop there: Rachel and Alex renovated their kitchen on a budget, using some seriously creative ingenuity, and they have created a true urban homestead, one that feeds and nourishes them, their daughter Lil, and a small menagerie of friendly creatures. We throw around the terms DIY, "homesteading" and "urban gardening" so frequently — come see what this really looks like, for a real American family in the city.

Is Superfine Sugar Really Necessary?

Megan Gordon — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:00 -0400

I've recently run across three recipes calling for superfine sugar: one a delicate cake, one a soufflé, and one a pudding. Each recipe had enough details to consider as it was. Did sugar really have to be one of them? More

Menu Ideas for a Spring Dinner Party?Dinner Party Questions

Emma Christensen — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:30:00 -0400

Q: A close friend is returning from out-of-state, and four of us have planned a "mini-reunion." I'd like your advice on putting together a Spring meal. I'd like to grill at least part of the meal, and one friend is allergic to fish and shellfish. Any ideas?

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Pendant Lights in the Kitchen

Carrie McBride — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:15:00 -0400

Bold looks for kitchen lights are having a moment. More and more, we are seeing bright colors and large industrial-style looks that previously would have been relegated to other rooms.

• Pendant Lights in the Kitchen
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Shayne and Andrew's Vintage and Thrifted Family Kitchen Kitchen Spotlight

Cambria Bold — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 -0400

How do you create a beautiful home on a budget? If you're Shayne and Andrew, the owners of a 100-year-old home in Los Angeles, you learn to "negotiate your way into almost every last furnishing in the home" with the help of eBay, Craigslist, garage sales, and flea markets. (The whole house—all 1,600 square feet of it—was furnished for around $10,000.) It also needed to be a very family-friendly home, and the kitchen is particularly inviting. Check out the mini table just for the kids! More

Xanthan Gum in Ice Cream: Good or Bad?

Dana Velden — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:30:00 -0400

We've explored how helpful xanthan gum is in gluten-free baking, but another place it often shows up, along with other stabilizers like carob bean and guar gum, is in ice cream. Why is xanthan gum in ice cream? And does it belong there? More

Beer Review: Funky Jewbelation from Shmaltz Brewing CompanyBeer Sessions

Emma Christensen — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 -0400

You best be ready to shake some tail feathers when you bring this extra-special beer to the party, my friends. It's a blend of not one, not two, but a grand total of six different beers from Shmaltz Brewing Company, each of them individually-aged for anywhere from a month to over a year. Just go ahead and wrap your head around that as you open the bottle and pour yourself a big ol' glass. More

One More Way to Use a Canning Jar: Scoop Ice Cream Before the Party Starts

Sarah Rae — Tue, 22 May 2012 14:30:00 -0400

Yes, yes, yes — we know. We've put practically any food that will hold still in a canning jar. But honestly, when it comes to parties, food in jars is just practical! Check out this prepped-ahead-of-time ice cream party buffet that's served up in a bird bath! More