Thursday, August 4, 2011

kinfolk

thanks to a very helpful reader the other day, i was finally able to relocate kinfolk, the most beautiful food magazine ever {although i still don't remember who's blog i originally discovered it on - sorry!}.


kinfolk is a grand source of inspiration for the art of building connections and creating meaningful experiences around food.  there are ideas for small gatherings, sweet food dates for two, and even for when you're on your own.  everything involves food and meals, but the focus is very much on the bigger picture of life - beauty, reflection, intentionality, growth.



oh and the pictures -- {The Pictures!!} -- just gorgeous.


as someone who longs to rush through every meal, it has been a big deal for me to connect with this magazine.  now that i work at a residential facility for eating disorders, i've been making the extra effort to get to know food in a whole new way.  thankfully, kinfolk came at the perfect time to make things just a little easier for me.  i may still hate to cook, but maybe, just maybe, i can find ways to use food as an excuse to spend time with loved ones, practice mindfulness and gratitude, and get to know myself a little bit better.

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21 comments:

  1. Tiffany KadaniAugust 4, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Oh, I am glad you found it! I find your relationship with food quite fascinating. It's interesting to see the growth and change within you the last few months. Very beautiful to watch!

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  2. BelAugust 4, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    The concept of "a relationship with food" still eludes me, but maybe one day, I will look at it as something more than just satisfying my cravings and keeping my tummy full.

    Belly B :)

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  3. Eleanor at Mirror Of My WorldAugust 4, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    what a lovely post xo

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  4. GraceyAugust 4, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    good find indeed! :)

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  5. Dee PaulinoAugust 4, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I am bookmarking this page. I could use a little inspiration on the kitchen area :)

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  6. AllispinAugust 4, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    not sure if it was the same for you, but I found it initially on {frolic} - http://www.frolic-blog.com/frolic/2011/06/kinfolk-magazine.html

    inspiring me to host some cozy gatherings of my own...

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  7. LaurynAugust 4, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Cooking is my new favorite hobby, so this sounds great! Heading over to check it out now :)

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  8. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I'm so glad I stopped by! That magazine is beautifully executed and I'm glad you decided to share it!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    i've never heard of this magazine...thanks for introducing me to it! it looks like a good one! :)

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  10. DeidreAugust 4, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I find cooking and baking quite soothing, but more than that. It's always been super important to me to have meals where we sit down as a family and eat dinner together. IC and I don't have a table and chairs - so this is still a bit of pipe dream for me, but I hate sitting on the couch and eating dinner. ew

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  11. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdAugust 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love this lady!

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  12. AlexaAugust 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Oh I am so excited about this online mag! :)
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  13. oomph.August 4, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    i love inspiration like this. was just mentioning to another blogger that i love ina garten (barefoot contessa) for the same reason...total inspiration from the kitchen to the plate!

    [oomph.]

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  14. Punctuation MarkAugust 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    that is really cool... there's nothing better that enjoying food and all the good things that come with it!

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  15. Sandy a la ModeAugust 4, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    what a great source of inspiration!!

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  16. marjorie roseAugust 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Yeah, mindful eating is not as easy to accomplish when your day's a little busy. It is good to enjoy your meals though, however quickly you consume it. I'm working on this one..

    My eyes are full and happy and fulfilled just looking at what you featured here. Can't wait to see what Kinfolk has to offer. I already know it's going to be good..

    Thanks for the heads up!

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  17. RachelAugust 4, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I must say, I've always loved eating, maybe a little too much at times. Family dinners were always important when I was growing up. We always sat together and ate dinner together, as a family. I just find it a good way to relax and connect with one another at the end of the day.

    Reading your blog is always an inspiration and gives me many great things to think about. Thank you!

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  18. GracieAugust 5, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I love magazines that focus on food and the celebration of it (with others especially). I think the photography is utterly stunning and makes me wish (again) that I will better at cooking.

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  19. BrandiAugust 5, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    The only words I have right now are I love it. I love it SO much.

    Do you think they would hire me? And why did I never think of this? Oh, Kim, the ideas that are swimming around in my mind right now!

    I wanna hang out and I'm bummed I live far away now. Just applied for another job in LA though.

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  20. mypixieblogAugust 6, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Excellent--thanks for sharing! I have a special relationship with food, so this sounds great :)

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  21. keishuaAugust 6, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I have been wanting to read that magazine for a while. I can't wait to get settled and get a copy.

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