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Lauren Kodiak

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Connecticut

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Lauren is the Copy Chief for Kitchn. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and their son.

Latest Stories

The Highly Giftable Kitchen Set I’m Getting Everyone This Year

Get ahead of holiday shopping this year.

Lauren Kodiak

Aug 21, 2020

Set a Calendar Alert: East Fork’s Rare, Can’t-Miss Sale Launches at Noon, And It’s Going to Sell Out Fast

Last year's sale sold out in minutes.

Lauren Kodiak

Nov 20, 2019

The $1 Trader Joe’s Buy I Keep on Hand for Every Occasion

I could go on and on about how wonderful Trader Joe’s is for its quirky packaging, irresistible snacksfrozen apps Sure, you’ve probably seen these cards while waiting in line to check out, but have you really seen these cards? Whenever I head to Trader Joe’s to stock up on Sea Salt & Turbinado Sugar Chocolate Almonds and frozen veggies (I contain multitudes), I also always make a stop at the card rack before I check out.

Lauren Kodiak

Dec 23, 2018

Merry Kitschmas: How to Throw a Retro Holiday Party

‘Tis the season for holiday entertaining! Today we’re taking things all the way back to the 1950s for a retro-themed party — complete with a recipe for peppermint icebox cake. Want to throw your own kitschmas party? Here’s everything you need. Before guests arrive, make sure to set the scene with plenty of mid-century modern accents. Put on a record, mix up a Manhattan, and toast to the holiday season.

Lauren Kodiak

Dec 10, 2015