''Kinfolk'' is an independent slow lifestyle magazine, published by Ouur, based in Portland, Oregon.

The magazine

''Kinfolk'' was founded in July 2011 by two couples: Nathan Williams and Katie Searle-Williams, and Doug and Paige Bischoff. A lifestyle magazine aimed primarily at young professionals, it focuses on home, work, play, food and community through photo essays, recipes, interviews, profiles, personal stories and practical tips. An international pool of writers, photographers, designers, and chefs contribute to ''Kinfolk''. Typically, more than 50 individuals contribute to each issue. Released quarterly, each issue is seasonally themed, with all food, entertainment, and lifestyle content geared towards that theme. Articles include interviews with well-known chefs, accompanied by themed menus with recipes, illustrated guides to daily encounters and inspirational photo essays encouraging readers to try new activities. In addition to its print publication, ''Kinfolk'' organizes monthly "community gathering" events that take place around the world, each based on a seasonal theme such as flower potlucks, butcher's block parties and campfire cooking. These events take place concurrently and aim to unite the global community of ''Kinfolk'' readers while also offering practical advice and lessons. The company also produces international food-based workshops, cookbooks and a short film series.

Reception

''Kinfolk'' has been praised for the quality of its graphic design and its photography. In 2014, Benjamin Teppler, writing in the ''

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'', described it as having created "a distinct ripple in the publishing world" with "an aesthetic all its own." Tim Murphy, a reporter for ''

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'', called it "the ''Martha Stewart Living'' of the Portland Set", writing that the city "may have officially out-twee'd itself" with ''Kinfolk''.

International versions

''Kinfolk'' has an international readership. In addition to English, the magazine has published Chinese, Japanese, and Korean editions.

Books

Since 2013, ''Kinfolk'' has produced several books: *''The Kinfolk Table: Recipes for Small Gatherings'' (

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, 2013), containing 85 traditional recipes contributed by its global readership. *''The Kinfolk Home: Interiors for Slow Living'' (Artisan Books, 2015), an interior design survey of international scope. *''The Kinfolk Entrepreneur: Ideas for Meaningful Work'' (Artisan Books, 2017). *''The Kinfolk Garden: How to Live with Nature'' (Artisan Books, 2020). *''Kinfolk Travel: Slower Ways to See the World'' (Artisan Books, 2021), a book of travel planning tips.

Other magazines

In June 2021, ''Kinfolk'' published the first issue of ''Kindling'', a magazine for 'people with children'. As of July 2022, three issues of ''Kindling'' have been published.

List of Issues

References

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External links

Kinfolk website
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