Non cookbooks in the kitchen - why not? My reality is I cook breakfast and lunch.. we work from 12:30 to 9:00 everyday.. cooking is not my #1 priority. 5 nights out of 7 grandma cooks for the girls, then we end up eating supper at their house one night on the weekend. So why not put books I actually read there?
I do love to eat great meals. A few ingredients + great taste is perfect for our take to work suppers. Know any?
I agree! I think that nothing makes a house, a home more than organizing a space that fits YOU + your family and not designing a space in a traditional manner that fits the mainstream idea of how it should be...so, NON cookbooks in the kitchen it is!...xoxo.
interesting that your books are all white or taupe. that's so hot right now. :) yesterday I tried out the yummiest, easiest pea soup, which turned out to be a hit with all my boys. Here's the link!
who makes the rules as long as it results to a style with great taste...your book arrangement in your kitchen is just lovely and artistic! verbena cottage
My mom who is a great cook (and very healthy) came up with this one that is my absolute go to... It's SO yummy, and super quick!
For "Med Pasta" you will need: -Bowtie Pasta - Julienne cut sun dried tomatoes (I used the ones that are canned in liquid, not packaged dry) - Capers - Chopped green olives/pimentos -Balsamic Vinegar - Parmesan Cheese - Olive Oil - Salt
Directions: - Cook the Bowtie Pasta until al dente
- In a saucepan pour about 1/8 cup olive oil (you will be able to gage by eye how much you need everytime after the first time you make it), and
- Add a little balsamic vinegar
- Then add the capers, sundried tomatoes, and olives and pimentos. (All in fairly equal amounts, add more of one if you like) Heat on high, but do not let boil.
- When it gets warm enough to serve, taste it, and add salt if you wish. Stir in some parmesan cheese and let it melt a little
- Add the pasta, stir it around to coat it with sauce evenly and serve!
I love this idea. Cookbooks can be so random and the colors can be all weird too. I've thought about wrapping them in some kraft paper...but this idea is easier :)
I do love to eat great meals. A few ingredients + great taste is perfect for our take to work suppers. Know any?
I agree! Books look great anywhere - it's funny I've got almost all of those books as well! And the same mixer in a darker colour of gunmetal!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I think that nothing makes a house, a home more than organizing a space that fits YOU + your family and not designing a space in a traditional manner that fits the mainstream idea of how it should be...so, NON cookbooks in the kitchen it is!...xoxo.
ReplyDeleteLove the book display:)
ReplyDeleteWell we cook almost all night i love to cook!..lots to share my mom;'s recipes...mostly indian lentils and veggies'
interesting that your books are all white or taupe. that's so hot right now. :) yesterday I tried out the yummiest, easiest pea soup, which turned out to be a hit with all my boys. Here's the link!
ReplyDeletehttp://lillyhiggins.blogspot.com/2010/04/pacific-pea-soup.html
who makes the rules as long as it results to a style with great taste...your book arrangement in your kitchen is just lovely and artistic! verbena cottage
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more with you. Same here! xox
ReplyDeleteI have design books in the kitchen too! Why not? I'm trying to think of something I cook that would be easy to transport..I'll keep thinking..Rxx
ReplyDeleteMy mom who is a great cook (and very healthy) came up with this one that is my absolute go to... It's SO yummy, and super quick!
ReplyDeleteFor "Med Pasta" you will need:
-Bowtie Pasta
- Julienne cut sun dried tomatoes (I used the ones that are canned in liquid, not packaged dry)
- Capers
- Chopped green olives/pimentos
-Balsamic Vinegar
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Salt
Directions:
- Cook the Bowtie Pasta until al dente
- In a saucepan pour about 1/8 cup olive oil (you will be able to gage by eye how much you need everytime after the first time you make it), and
- Add a little balsamic vinegar
- Then add the capers, sundried tomatoes, and olives and pimentos. (All in fairly equal amounts, add more of one if you like) Heat on high, but do not let boil.
- When it gets warm enough to serve, taste it, and add salt if you wish. Stir in some parmesan cheese and let it melt a little
- Add the pasta, stir it around to coat it with sauce evenly and serve!
you know, that's a great idea. i never thought of that!
ReplyDeleteplus yours are all pretty colours that look great in your kitchen it seems!
you know, that's a great idea. i never thought of that!
ReplyDeleteplus yours are all pretty colours that look great in your kitchen it seems!
that's hilarious! i have all those pottery barn books that you have too (the set of 4 bathrooms, bedrooms, etc.. and the big HOME book! love them)!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Cookbooks can be so random and the colors can be all weird too. I've thought about wrapping them in some kraft paper...but this idea is easier :)
ReplyDeletelove this idea- you should totally put books where you read them!
ReplyDeleteWish I did! May have to check your comments for some ideas for my own home (I am the worst cook!)
ReplyDeleteOh great idea and lovely blog!
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