Kitchen Bitchen

Sizzling Summer. Why We’re Obsessed with Cast Iron Cooking Outdoors
Let’s talk about one of the realest MVPs of summer cooking — cast iron. It’s summer and we’re guessing you’ve already dipped your toes into outdoor entertaining, grilling, camping, or lake-day picn...
Emma’s Backyard Bash: Mini Stacks, Champagne Pops & Summer Sass
Hi friends! Emma here and I am officially declaring this summer the season of backyard bashes with big flavor and even bigger fun. If it can be grilled, stacked, or sipped with a pinky up—we're doi...
Cast Iron Crush: Two Skillet Desserts for Small Summer Gatherings (and the Ice Creams That Love Them Back)
If there’s one thing we love more than dessert—it’s cast iron dessert. And this July at Kitchen Switchen, we’re making a big deal out of our smaller cast iron skillets. That trusty 8"–12" pan you u...
The Delicious Salads of Summer:  From Sweet Harvest to Southwest Heat
When the summer sun is high and the produce is peaking, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with a gorgeous, flavor-packed salad. At Kitchen Switchen, we live for those long warm nig...
Sip, Laugh, Repeat: Emma’s Big-Batch Summer Escape
Let’s be honest: the world can feel like a never-ending group chat we can’t mute. From endless news cycles to to-do lists that never quit, sometimes the best way to keep your sanity is to log off, ...
Popcorn & Patriotism A Busy Mom’s Guide to an Unforgettable 4th of July   Right in Your Backyard!
Let’s be real—sometimes the big family trip for the Fourth just doesn’t happen. Work schedules collide, the budget says “maybe later,” or you’re just too worn out from juggling all the things. But ...
Taco 'Bout a Busy Life: 4 Smash Hit Tacos for Families on the Go!
If you’ve ever scarfed down dinner standing at the kitchen island while answering emails, scheduling dentist appointments, and trying to remember if you signed that field trip form… welcome. You’ve...
Can't Make It to France? Discover America's Lavender Fields
When you think of lavender fields, the picturesque landscapes of Provence, France, might come to mind. But did you know that the United States is home to its own breathtaking lavender farms? If int...
The Lost Art of Canning: A Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Fruits, Veggies, and Raspberry Jam Magic!
There’s something kind of magical about opening a jar of homemade jam or crunchy pickles and knowing you made it happen—no preservatives, no mystery ingredients, just old-school goodness in a shiny...