The Making of a Cookbook & Rental Kitchen Tips

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1. The author is working on a cookbook, having developed about half of the 100 recipes planned.
2. She works closely with an assistant, Mara, on Fridays to develop and test recipes.
3. On these days, they can produce up to ten recipes, though some are first-time creations and others are refinements.
4. The author also spends time typing notes, iterating on recipes, cleaning, and grocery shopping.
5. She dedicates about three days a week to the blog, working six to seven long days overall.
6. Self-care is prioritized with walks for her dog, Cookie, and yoga.
7. The cookbook development is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with recipe testing and photography to follow.
8. The cookbook, 'Love Real Food,' is scheduled for release in Spring 2017.
9. The author shares tips for optimizing a rental kitchen, acknowledging its limitations.
10. She has improved her dark rental kitchen by installing brighter light bulbs.
11. A kitchen island, comprised of two Ikea Stenstorp carts, provides additional storage and counter space.
12. A six-tier wire shelf from Ikea offers significant storage for items like flour.
13. Dried ingredients are stored in quart-sized mason jars for easy access.
14. Appliances like the blender, food processor, and toaster are housed on a three-tiered shelf, with cords hidden.
15. Space-saving solutions include a hanging basket and a paper towel dispenser.
16. A long shelf above the oven has a slight bow due to its size and installation.
17. A stainless steel step trash can is convenient for messy hands.
18. Spice drawer liners help maintain organization in the spice drawer.
19. Matching hand soap and dish soap, along with a glass spray bottle for cleaning solution, add a touch of personal style.