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It’s been a few years now since I graduated from culinary school, and not everything I learned has stuck. How exactly do you truss a chicken again? That’s what the internet is for! But there are a couple things that have become second-nature in the last few years that I owe to this not-so-cheap program I attended: Knife skills are probably the most important lesson I use today, but second is definitely the right way to keep a cooking workspace.

I am a messy cook by nature, but keeping a scrap bowl and mise bowls nearby while I prep dinner has made me less stressed in the kitchen. Before I start actually cooking anything, I prep all my ingredients and put them into individual bowls so everything is neat and prepared. Cooking becomes a “dump-and-stir” situation (for the most part).

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When it comes to finding inexpensive storage solutions for your home, IKEA is a great place to start. The same is true when we’re talking about pantries, specifically. The last thing anyone wants to do is spend a ton of money on stuff that’s gonna get hidden away in a tiny room that very few people will ever see, right?

The pantry solutions at IKEA are affordably priced, smart, and not terrible to look at (should guests end up hanging out in your pantry during your next dinner party). Here are our favorites — none of them are the RASKOG cart (because you already know about that) and all of them happen to be $10 or less.

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Every September it’s not the school supplies or apple picking adventures that mark the final return of fall — it’s the arrival of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Seriously, that sweet, baking-spiced brew is like a cozy cashmere sweater in a cup. And now the coffee chain is about to take your coveted PSL and take it to the next level.

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Some people can live together in just 200 square feet of space. And they can do it beautifully, too. Just look at this Airstream trailer, which is home to Natasha Lawyer and Brett Bashaw. Nicknamed the Tin Can Homestead, it’s a marvel of smart, stylish storage.

Here are seven smart storage ideas you should steal from their functional-yet-small kitchen and implement in your own tiny space.

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You already know that October is a really, really good time to go to Europe, partly because no one else is doing it, but also because fall food is the best food —roasted chestnuts, truffles, and cider cakes! — and you can walk around without immediately sweating because it’s not 90°F. Also, it’s affordable, especially if you are a family with pre-teen kids, and you’re considering Scandinavia (which you should because Fika and toast and hygge and IKEA!).

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Beef stroganoff, with its tender pieces of beef and mushrooms swimming in a savory cream sauce, is one of those comforting dishes that just begs to be served over a bed of mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. This version hits all the same notes, but is decidedly much more weeknight- and budget-friendly. Savory ground beef is cooked with mushrooms, onions, and noodles all in one pot, then held together by a tangy, creamy sauce for a dinner you can make in under an hour.

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From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: Kitchen Cabinets Get a Bold, Happy New Color

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Pumpkin desserts get all the love this time of year, but let’s not forget about sweet potato treats! This healthier twist on blondies features sweet potato purée for extra moisture, flavor, and veggie power.

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From my first sip of vin with my mom in Paris (I was 16 and pretty sure I spat it back into the glass) to the everyday catch-up session over a glass or two, wine has always been a central part of my relationship with my mom. So, when it came time for us to plan our next girls’ trip, we decided on Sonoma. We blocked off four days and flew out to California for eating, drinking, and taking in the breathtaking landscape.

Here’s what we learned along the (delicious) way.

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