I took a cooking class from The Kitchn last fall. There were a series of lessons that you read, one a day, and then a homework assignment. Not multiplication tables or spelling words, but things like this
and this
It was interesting and I was surprised by how much an old hand like me learned.
They did a giveaway of their cookbook during the class and I won a copy! I have enjoyed cooking from it so much that I wanted to tell you about it in case you’re on the lookout for a little inspiration in the kitchen or kitchn…
I knew I’d love it when I read this line while curled up on my couch in front of the fire dreaming about food, “We want you to have something to hold and keep by your side as you cook, when you’re curled up in front of a fire, dreaming of asparagus season”. Startled, I looked around for a camera or a peep hole or some other spying device. How could they know I sit by the fire, read cookbooks and dream of asparagus season? It’s a little creepy but don’t let that keep you from buying the book, because it’s a wonderful resource.
The first section is about setting up your kitchen and I spent an afternoon last month incorporating some of the suggestions. There is a section on tools and how to care for them and a section on technique.
Then, there are the recipes!
I especially enjoyed some of the cocktails – Pure Mexican Margarita was one. There’s a Pasta Casserole with Broccoli and Gouda Cheese, a Three-Cheese Tomato Tart and my personal favorite, Roasted Shrimp with Horseradish Ketchup.
The photography is beautiful and the layout is easy to follow. This is a lovely cookbook!
Thanks, The Kitchn…
This post is in honor of the letter “K” and part of Jenny Matlock’s Alphabet Thursday. For more kicking “K” posts, please click here jennymatlock.blogspot.com/
ooooh, three cheese tart has my name on it!
That looks like a wonderful book!
Congrats on winning a copy…glad you’re enjoying it♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/kinds-of-black-and-white/
That’s a neat cookbook. Mine is a VERY OLD Betty Crocker. Have you ever had a Nebraska Runza? Mrs. Jim makes me some every now and then, they are one of my favorites. (Picture on my blog today)
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I love it when people make cooking an art, and I wish I were that kind of artist by nature. I have the impression that you are one of the lucky ones…
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Thanks for spotlighting the cookbook RMW! I must take a peek at it 😀
I love cookbooks! This one looks like a “K”eeper!
Gorgeous looking book, the recipes sound divine, too! Excellent K choice.
That cookbook couldn’t have found a better home. Congrats on winning it.
That stuffed red pepper looks interesting. I love reading cookbooks. I go to the library and borrow an armload at a time. Starting to run out of options there.
my mum made stuff pepper pickles.
What a fun experience! The cookbook looks wonderful…thanks for telling us about it.
I enjoy the tips and recipes online from the Kitchn. Glad to know their cookbook is great too.
Barbara,
I love their Twitter feed also. It’s full of ideas.
RMW
You deserve to win the book – sounds like it’s a perfect fit. Enjoy! {:-D