Kitchen Tricks

I never thought I’d have strong feelings about asparagus peelers, but here we are. The thing is, asparagus has this fibrous outer layer that can

I used to think side-by-side refrigerators were just about having ice dispensers that never quite worked right. Turns out, the whole vertical split design—fresh

Bulgarian kitchens hold something I didn’t expect to find in modern design—a stubborn refusal to forget. The Ceramic Stove That Refused to Die in

I used to think mixing bowls were just… bowls. Then I moved into a place with approximately 11 square inches of cabinet space—okay, maybe like 18

I used to think kitchen design was just about cabinets and countertops. Then I spent three weeks in Maputo talking to architects, historians, and home

I used to think kitchen design was mostly about aesthetics—clean lines, marble countertops, maybe some fancy hardware. Then I spent three weeks in Sarajevo

I used to think piping frosting was something only pastry chefs in starched whites could master. Turns out, the whole thing hinges on pressure control—not

I used to think dish drying was just about letting water drip off plates. Turns out, the entire ecosystem of a kitchen drain board—the way it channels

Lithuanian kitchens smell like centuries. I’ve spent maybe two dozen mornings in Vilnius apartments, watching older women move through spaces that

I used to think ceramic grills were just expensive lawn ornaments for people with too much disposable income. Then I spent three summers testing kamado-style