''Turntable Kitchen'' is a

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publication and independent record label devoted to

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and

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. In part, the site has become known for their "Musical Pairings" which consist of recommending music to listen to while enjoying specific recipes. The site was founded by husband and wife duo Kasey and Matthew Hickey in 2010. The focus of the Musical Pairings is on

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, and various forms of

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. They have previously been selected by Saveur Magazine as a "Site We Love". In 2011, Turntable Kitchen launched a monthly

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called the Pairings Box. Each shipment of the Pairings Box includes a vinyl record, a collection of three recipes, spices and other dry ingredients used in preparing the recipes, and a "digital mixtape" of new music. The Pairings Box has released exclusive debut singles by indie artists including GEMS, IYES, Cathedrals, Salt Cathedral, and BASECAMP. The Pairings Box has also featured exclusive releases by artists and bands including

Mikal Cronin Michael "Mikal" Patrick Cronin (born December 26, 1985) is an American musician and songwriter. He has released four solo albums and several singles. Cronin was a member of the bands Okie Dokie, Epsilons, Party Fowl and The Moonhearts, Moonheart ...

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, and POP ETC. Turntable Kitchen has been featured in

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, Real Simple, and GOOD Magazine.

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