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Before and after of thisHome Type: HouseProject type: kitchenstyle: Colorful, maximalistSkill level: HandmadePerfect for rental: yesLet's be honest: buying your first home, or any home for that matter, is going to be expensive. When 24-year-old artist and interior decorator Maddie Moksi bought her first home in Louisville, Kentucky, she didn't have the money to completely renovate some rooms, especially the kitchen. But she wasn't going to let that stop her from taking a bold step.”The kitchen was unattractive, plain and bland,” Maddie says of the original space. “I hated the blue-gray laminate countertops. There was still metal trim in there,…
Tasty Hub owner Gabriel Long (center) and Eureka Mayor Kim Burgel (holding a large pair of scissors) attend a grand opening ceremony on Monday, July 8. Photo by Carly Wipf, courtesy of the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce.Sitting at a dining table in his new, empty-but-technically-open store, Gabriel Long explained what Tasty Hub will become in the coming months: a community-oriented dining scene with regular vendors gathering in the parking lot and a dining area inside, but also a venue for food-related community events, teach-ins, or whatever events people envision for the space. But…
July 1st (yesterday) was my daughter Loretta's 24th birthday. I wish her many more years of happiness and health. Loretta is busy with her two boys. Denzel turned 2 on July 10th, and Byron will turn 1 on August 7th. On Sunday, Joe and I drove to the park with Dustin, Loretta, and the boys. Byron sat in the back seat with Loretta and me, but he kept fussing until he was able to sit in the front seat with Joe, Dustin, and Denzel. Then he looked back at Loretta and me, grinning as if to say, “Haha, I like…
You don't have to wait until Prime Day to score some big discounts on Amazon's highly-rated kitchen gadgets. Early Prime Day sales are running sitewide right now, giving you the lowest prices on cooking and serving tools.Many items from Amazon's “Most Loved Kitchen Appliances” — the items most consistently rated highly by customers — are on sale for up to 60% off. You'll find the biggest discounts on a best-selling cold press juicer for $80 off and an easy-grip ice cream scoop with over 38,000 five-star reviews. Popular brands like Keurig, Ninja, Instant Pot, and Lodge are also on sale…
Prime rib? Fine, but Prime Day? Now we’re cookin’! And even though Amazon’s biggest sales event of the year doesn’t technically take place until July 16-17, the mega retailer’s dropped a slew of early Prime Day deals on kitchen finds that are ripe for the picking. But just as all cuts of meat are not created equal, neither are Prime Day sales. That’s why our team of markdown experts has been tracking price histories and comparing discounts across the web to ensure you’re only shopping the choice cuts, I mean, deals.As a former professional baker who now hunts for the…
Do you have a wealth of knowledge but feel like you have no way to show it off? Do you always shout out the answers when watching Jeopardy or any knowledge-based game? Do you dominate Trivial Pursuit so much that no one wants to play with you? Then team up and join Mean Deans Local Kitchen for Trivia Night! There's a new game in town… Starting July 16th, on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 6:30pm to 8:15pm, trivia enthusiasts and casual players alike can test their knowledge and compete for awesome prizes including Mean Deans gift…
Rice is an easy meal to prepare, but making it perfect every time isn't so easy. When one user shared their story of finding a rice cooker at a garage sale for an amazingly low price, people went wild. Photo credit: Reddit The Reddit user shared a post about the rice cooker they found for $5 on the r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit. The image shows a slightly scratched Zojirushi rice cooker with a $5 sticker on it, but she said:[It] Cooked to perfection.” Rice cookers are really convenient for home cooks. They automatically turn off when the rice is done, so you…
Making your own Southern barbecue sauce certainly gives you the ability to adjust the savory and sweetness to your tastes, but nothing beats the ease and convenience of store-bought smoky, sticky, finger-licking good barbecue sauce. Whether it's half-open in the fridge or tucked away in the pantry, having a bottle (or several) on hand can make or break an occasion. With the summer season, also known as barbecue season, in full swing, having extra bottles of barbecue sauce on hand becomes especially important. You never know when you'll need to fire up the grill anytime soon, but who knows best?…
Keeping your kitchen cool during a heatwave can be a challenge. The kitchen is the “heart of the home,” meaning it's usually the place where lots of people gather, but as temperatures rise, even the simple act of cooking can feel hot and uncomfortable.Thankfully, just like keeping the rest of your home cool during a heatwave, there are simple and effective ways to beat the heat and keep your kitchen comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside.Whether it's choosing the right appliances or moving some furniture around, small changes can make a big difference. Below, HVAC experts and kitchen…
My Sister's Kitchen, which closed in Middleton last August, is set to open in a new location in Mazomanie on Tuesday.Shelley Skinner said she had been looking to keep her popular breakfast and lunch spot in Middleton, but decided to buy the former R&J's Saloon building at 8 American Legion Road instead. “My Sister's Kitchen” opens in Mazomanie on Tuesday. Shelley Skinner She found the location after a six-month search, and Skinner said because she's lived in Arena for the past three years, coming to Mazomanie is a shorter drive.Skinner said business has been booming at R&J's and while they've…