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From Apartment Therapy → 6 Dumb Household Rules You Hated Growing Up, but Now Totally Understand
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From Apartment Therapy → 6 Dumb Household Rules You Hated Growing Up, but Now Totally Understand
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Sometimes you need someone else to come up with a bright idea — especially the ones that are so obvious in hindsight — so you can simply partake in its glory. That’s how we feel about this confection that brings the flavors and gooey textures of lemon meringue pie to a towering layer cake. We’re just happy someone dreamt it up so we can make it at home! To demystify some of the magic, start by watching this video. It will show you how to turn three glorious layers of buttery lemon cake, homemade lemon curd, and meringue frosting into this citrus-lover’s dream cake.
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The party problem: You’re throwing a shower (bridal or baby!) and you want to give out favors, but you’re already spending a ton of money on decorations and everything else.
The party trick: Give out favors that can double as decorations!
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These are not cupcakes dressed up in muffin’s clothing. That generous drizzle of orange glaze over the top is definitely a treat, so if you’re having these first thing in the morning consider them the baked good that replaces that pastry you usually pick up with a cup a coffee.
It’s not sugar and spice, though! A mix of whole-wheat and all-purpose flour leaves these orange- and vanilla-scented muffins with nutty undertones and a hearty texture that makes them feel wholesome. The real highlight, though, is the ripple of fresh, chopped strawberries throughout and piled on top of each muffin.
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If you’ve spent any time on Pinterest lately, you may have noticed the ever-growing pallet garden trend. They seem like a good idea in theory: Pallets are used (in great quantities!) to ship boxes, cargo, and lumber, and are often discarded in heaps outside big-box stores, making them fairly easy to scrounge up. Plus, they’re a good solution for small-space gardening, as they take advantage of vertical space and fit on even the smallest balconies.
There’s just one thing you should know before you start planting.
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Cast iron pans were designed for cooking over an open fire, so it only makes sense that we should throw them on the grill from time to time too. Look, I understand there’s some romanticism to the idea of cooking everything directly on the grill once it is hot and ready, but there are a few times when busting out your cast iron comrade will make your grilling better.
Here are five ways cast iron makes grilling better, plus three tips for cooking with cast iron on the grill.
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When my now-husband and I were planning our wedding, we had two big goals: save as much money as possible, and still throw a kick-ass party that didn’t feel cheap or chintzy. (So original, right?) With those things in mind, we decided early on what was worth splurging on (like the food and the reception space) and what wasn’t (like paying someone else to stock our bar).
After booking our amazing caterer and our trendy Brooklyn venue, we were given a few different options for providing alcohol to our guests. We could buy a full-service bar package from the venue, pay our caterer to take care of everything, or buy the booze ourselves.
Eager to cut costs anywhere we could — and, if I’m being honest, to micromanage yet another aspect of our special day — we jumped at the chance to stock the bar ourselves. Our caterer would provide bartenders and take care of most of the logistics, but purchasing the drinks was up to us.
It was a great decision — we personalized our drink menu, served everything we wanted (and nothing we didn’t), and saved a ton on markup and fees — but it wasn’t without challenges.
Here’s what we learned along the way, and in hindsight, about DIY-ing our own wedding bar.
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Here at Kitchn we believe that “healthy” is different for everyone. Some people might think drinking a green smoothie is the best thing for them, while others like a hefty omelette with all the fillings. There’s no one way. When you’re feeling at your best or your healthiest, what are you eating? Starting next month we want to show you how real people make healthy decisions, however they define that. But we need your help to do this.
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If you’re hosting, a summer potluck party is basically the easiest way to entertain. If you’re a guest, though, the hard part falls on you. No, not figuring out what to make — you’ve got tons of ideas for crowd-pleasing pasta salads and casseroles — the hard part is figuring out how to transport the stuff from your house to your friend’s house.
Perhaps we can interest you in one of these cute new carriers?