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/
THE HUNGRY MUM says
January 28, 2015 at 5:54 pmooooh, three cheese tart has my name on it!
Eden Hills says
January 28, 2015 at 6:39 pmThat looks like a wonderful book!
Laurie Kazmierczak says
January 28, 2015 at 6:58 pmCongrats on winning a copy…glad you’re enjoying it♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/kinds-of-black-and-white/
Jim says
January 28, 2015 at 9:48 pmThat’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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Sue Anderson says
January 28, 2015 at 11:49 pmI 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…
=)
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
January 29, 2015 at 1:15 amThanks for spotlighting the cookbook RMW! I must take a peek at it 😀
Heather says
January 29, 2015 at 6:55 amI love cookbooks! This one looks like a “K”eeper!
Maggie says
January 29, 2015 at 7:02 amGorgeous looking book, the recipes sound divine, too! Excellent K choice.
Arkansas Patti says
January 29, 2015 at 10:53 amThat cookbook couldn’t have found a better home. Congrats on winning it.
Su-sieee! Mac says
January 29, 2015 at 4:14 pmThat 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.
ann says
January 30, 2015 at 12:20 ammy mum made stuff pepper pickles.
Barbara says
January 30, 2015 at 4:54 amWhat a fun experience! The cookbook looks wonderful…thanks for telling us about it.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
January 30, 2015 at 9:06 pmI enjoy the tips and recipes online from the Kitchn. Glad to know their cookbook is great too.
Rocky Mountain Woman says
February 3, 2015 at 7:58 amBarbara,
I love their Twitter feed also. It’s full of ideas.
RMW
storybeader says
January 31, 2015 at 7:35 amYou deserve to win the book – sounds like it’s a perfect fit. Enjoy! {:-D