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by BS

Smallest Kitchen Contest: The Winners

Lyndsey’s recent rant about her teeny tiny kitchen inspired us to see if ES readers could do her one better (or worse, as the case may be). Thanks so much to everyone who had the good humor to send in shots of their comically tiny cooking spaces. May we present the best of the best:

Runner Up: Jenn (of Peanut Butter and Jenny)

Jenn:

We kept the microwave, george forman grill, and toaster on our kitchen table (which was in the living room). I’d like to add that no more than 1 person could physically be in there at once, or else you’d get stuck… kind of like a big kid in a tiny tube slide. Unpleasant.

I have to say Jenn has it set up so that it actually looks kind of pleasant — in a dollhouse sort of way, not in any sort of functional cooking capacity. Her teeny, tiny stove really puts this one over the top.

Runner Up: Nicholas (of My Inner Fatty)

Nicholas:

I’m a student at Columbia… doesn’t that automatically make my kitchen the smallest? it’s literally a 3’x6′ nook in our suite.

Damn, that is small. Technically the smallest, but our pity is limited by the fact that Nicholas has a dishwasher in college??? Son, in my day…

And the winner is…

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by BS

Feed Us Back: Comments of the Week

JoeHoya does some research into why we eat apples and honey on rosh hashanah:

Found two sources that seem to offer similar explanations for both the apples and the honey:

http://www.aish.com/h/hh/rh/48959531.html
(From aish.com. Slogan: Your Life. Your Judaism.)

http://reformjudaismmag.org/Articles/index.cfm?id=1280
From Reform Judaism Magazine, the official voice of the Union for Reform Judaism).

Long story short: the apple was seen as a symbol of rare beauty (see the Song of Songs for a comparison to Israel) and affection by the Israelites at various points. The fruit is further praised and compared to Israel for its bold appearance before any protective leaves surround it (see aish.com for the reasoning).

Good to know. And happy Yom Kippur everyone (can you say happy Yom Kippur?) Anyway, let us know if it raises any further food questions.

– Jessica J shares her own ice cream micro-snack:

I do something similar. Spoonful of honey roasted PB, sprinkle a few chocolate chips over it, then dip the tip in Nutella. Lord have mercy.

And Erica has one as well:

I always thought a couple spoonfuls of vanilla ice cream in a cup of hot lipton tea was divine. then again, i’m kind of weird.

– Finally, thanks to everyone who has already sent in their photos for the smallest kitchens contest. Keep those entries coming — we’ll be posting the best next week.

(Photo: ForestForTrees)

by Lyndsey

Endless Contests: Small Kitchen Stories

Surely I’m not the only one here who complains about the size of their kitchen. Moving a few months ago from Delaware to New Jersey, we went from a duplex that had a remarkably large kitchen to a rowhouse with a ridiculous tiny kitchen, almost an afterthought in the 100-year-old home. I have lived in apartments and homes that have had small kitchens before, but our new kitchen takes the cake in terms of function and feng shui. When we moved in, there were only cabinets and counter space on one side of the kitchen, and those were all quickly filled up with only a tiny fraction our kitchen-ware. The microwave and dish drainer took up the minimal counter space. We added metal shelving and a kitchen island on the other side of the kitchen, and that island now serves as our one and only prep surface.

Generally speaking, the size of the kitchen is not a problem if we I’m whipping up something quick. However, when I am feeling ambitious and want to make something like enchiladas, or even Indian food, which require a lot of ingredients, I have developed a few methods to keep myself from losing my mind:

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by Lyndsey

Flying Pies on the Upper West Side

Endless Simmer readers, I must be subconsciously, or not-so-subconsciously, obsessed with record-breaking food events these days, because here’s another story about the world’s largest custard pie fight.

I didn’t see it live, but you can watch a video (and pity the people who had to clean up the mess) here:

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by gansie

What I Did Over Summer Vacation

80P and I just took a week trip. We didn’t cook very much, although we snacked on this wonderful cheese called Prima Donna which was nutty and creamy and grainy. We started our vacation down the Jersey Shore and ended with a wedding in Hartford. But in between there was a tiny ES reunion at BS’ apartment in Brooklyn.

When we got there BS was sent a package from our kick ass advertising partner, foodbuzz. A few of us hoped guessed the gift could be a mini box of wine, but alas, we were graced with other products.

Check out the video:

Just like Britannia, I’m completely attached to my iPhone.

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by BS

Who’s That Eating?

Friend of Endless Simmer Igor sent in this photo of a famous eater (and frequent ES subject), who had to serve the dogs at her own going-away BBQ this weekend — how rude!

Who’s that eating? Cast your guesses in the comments below. The first correct guesser wins a copy of Trish Magwood’s Dish Entertains: Everyday Simple to Special Occasions. (Read gansie’s glowing review here).

So? Who’s that Eating? Better guess quick — I have a feeling this one ain’t gonna last long.

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by gansie

Plug

Just in case you didn’t get the gist before, I’m in a zucchini-garam masala contest. The “foodie fight” results come through on Thursday so be sure to vote today for um, endless simmer, the best dish. (Did I use strike-thru the right way?)

PS–I made this awesome* pesto* with the leftovers: parsley, chickpeas, roasted garlic, lemon, oil, salt, pepper, done and done.

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