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Good things come in small packages, right? Well, a cozy kitchen is no exception to that old adage. Just because your space is snug doesn’t mean you have to give up gourmet cuisine or morning chats over coffee. With artfully arranged appliances and innovative storage solutions, you can create a welcoming and well-designed kitchen with all the perks of the full-size variety. If you’re considering an update to your space, read on. We’ve put together our favorite small kitchen ideas to help you get stirring on your renovation. What is the best design for a small kitchen? As in any...

Beer battered onion rings are super crispy, simple to make and loaded with flavor. Make them as a side to complement a burger, or enjoy on their own with your favorite dipping sauce.  Next time you are craving onion rings, which is probably right now since you’re here, you have to try this recipe. With this beer batter, you can achieve ultimate crispiness effortlessly. Let’s get cookin’! Here’s What You Need to Make the Onion Rings: For the Batter: Beer: I recommend using a pale ale or light beer to make your batter. I used Stella Artois, and it came out...

Mold toxicity can be tough to diagnosis and even more difficult to treat, especially if mold in your own home is at fault. As always, prevention is key -- and learning to properly care for your home's kitchen could help.  Michael Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure, helping thousands of families heal, working to bring broader awareness to the medical systems and is the the author of an accessible book on the topic, The Mold Medic.  In his piece below, Rubino details practical tips to help prevent mold...

This beer bread recipe tastes a lot like the Tastefully Simple brand box mix sold at in-home parties. This easy beer bread recipe gives you a very inexpensive copycat for any of those pre-boxed beer bread mixes out there. Why pay about $8 a box when this beer bread only costs a fraction to make? This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. What Is Beer Bread? Beer bread is a quick bread recipe that needs no yeast. It incorporates an entire bottle of, you guessed it, beer! The beer acts in place of...

Chicken that has been deep-fried is famous comfort food that is appreciated all around the world. To create your own batch, first, marinate the chicken in buttermilk before dredging it in flour. The chicken should then be fried till golden brown in heated oil. To ensure that the chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. Finally, serve the chicken with typical Southern side dishes, a sandwich, or a chicken and waffles meal. [Edit]Ingredients Eight chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts, wings) 1 quart (0.9 liters) buttermilk 4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups (240 grams)...