Having a propane tank is not illegal in Manhattan. However, using them (or getting caught using them) on a terrace, balcony, or roof is illegal. You are welcome to use a propane-fueled grill in y...

The old trick works well--place the tip of the handle end of a wooden spoon into the oil. When it bubbles, the oil is ready.

As for formaldehyde pellets: it is illegal in most places where syrup is produced, including Vermont, however there are sometimes stories floating around about people still using them. (For the re...

Hi Folks - I sell Maple Syrup at the Union Square Greenmarket....I am constantly talking about how maple syrup is graded, and how the grades are or aren't different. So thank you, Kitchn, for gett...