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What type of paint would work best on rattan/wicker furniture?

If you click through to the magazine slideshow, there's a link to "details" about the property. From that section: "The cabin is located on the wooded grounds of Wandawega Lake Resort...

Please check your spelling. The St. Ben's Garden Walk benefits The Common Pantry.

I'm good for a couple days, but then I get tired. Typically, I plan for leftovers so I can bring them in to work for lunches. That means I get two dinners and two lunches out of most recipes. If ...

greengage - according to the linked article, it is an Aga stove. That and her countertops were described as "splurges" for the kitchen.

bluebeta : thanks for the update, you beat me to the punch. I also found the info on another blog and was sad to see the fabric is $195/yard - way out of my price range.

I received a gift subscription to Fine Cooking years back and loved the magazine. I kept all my issues (the only magazine I've done this with) and still refer back to them for recipes/techniques. ...

I noticed an article in Cook's Illustrated regarding the excess fat from braised short ribs. In the article, they actually suggest getting boneless short ribs. According to their tests, cooking t...

Inspired by a post at the blog Last Nights Dinner, I plan on making cassoulet this weekend. It's my first attempt both at making cassoulet and cooking dry beans! Here's the link to th...

How long will the curd keep in the refrigerator?

Definitely tidy before I leave - wash dishes, make my bed, etc. I like the feeling of coming home to a clean space. Also, I typically have laundry to do from the trip so it's nice to not have any...

We have a pretty nice set-up in our office: kitchen with full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, plates/glasses/mugs and tables/seating for about 12 (we only have 15 or so employees...

Leftover roasted chicken (shredded), whole wheat couscous, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and feta cheese tossed with a lemon vinaigrette. The olives, tomatoes a...

Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like your brother was a truly special person. Your request reminds me of something sweet my sister did for me this year. Our maternal grandmo...

I was wondering what I had said that was considered offensive...

@patrick: Wow - I was just asking for information about a bedspread, not buying into a lifestyle. I didn't realize this site only allows decorating inspiration from pre-approved resources. Thank...

I'm planning on running an 8K Turkey Trot in the morning. This will be my second year doing it. It's a nice way to get outside and helps assuage any guilt about all the eating I'll be doing the r...

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made it this weekend and it was delicious. I couldn't find unsweetened coconut at my local store so I reduced the amount of sugar instead. The final product was...

I have to concur with all the pulled pork love. Definitely my favorite thing to make in a slow cooker.

Inspired by a local gelato maker originally from Argentina, I've made it into gelato in my home ice cream maker. Seriously decadent and delicious!