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What Was Your First Scary Movie? Dare To Rent It Tonight?
10/31/12 5:00 PM

make hard cider


Apples, Apples, and More Apples: What Should We Do With a Giant Surplus?
7/26/12 12:03 PM

I love the last photo; the hot pink and the brickwork are so good together.


Valentine's Day Year Round: Hot Pink in the Kitchen
Kitchen Inspiration

2/14/12 1:58 PM

aaaah! that is just too cute, very imaginative! would be great for a kids party.


Party Décor: Fall Dessert Tree from Tiger in a Jar
11/4/11 1:25 PM

nope, somebody at my house would try to eat it for sure.


Food Or Faux? Can You Tell The Difference?
7/22/11 3:18 AM

Chana Masala, also peach and almond butter smoothies


What Are Some Good Uses for Cardamom?
Good Questions

6/15/11 12:50 PM

Thanks! I don't use wine glass markers but I think these would be great for stitch markers on knitting needles.


Party Tip: Use Zipper Pulls Instead of Wine Glass Charms
5/10/11 5:27 PM

Thanks! I love a good brownie recipe and this looks excellent.


Snack Recipe: Extra-Dark Brownies with Sea Salt & Lime
4/29/11 4:24 PM

I too have a Vic Firth mill it's orange and I love it.


The Kitchn Reviews: The Best Pepper Mills
3/11/11 5:31 PM

I too did the cleanse from the book "Clean" and found it has totally changed my eating habits for the better, I realized I have a sensitivity to foods that I did not know about and it make me feel more energetic. The recipes in the book were great and I enjoyed trying some new things.
Since coming off the cleanse I find that my palate has changed and I eat differently and enjoy my food more.


Can Food Lovers Really Survive a Cleanse?
3/8/11 12:55 PM

as a filling for chocolate or gingerbread layer cake.


What Are Some Creative Ways to Enjoy Lemon Curd?
Good Questions

3/4/11 7:33 PM

fresh squeezed is really worth it for baking and I can't imagine a gin and tonic without a fresh wedge of lime. I have tried the store bought stuff (for baking, would never allow it to pollute my G&t)and I just don't like the taste at all.


Fresh Squeezed Juice: An Essential or a Luxury?
3/1/11 6:31 PM

I have a three way digital timer so I can time more than one dish at a time, I rely on it heavily as I am apt to wander off while baking.


Survey: How Do You Time Your Cooking?
2/16/11 1:40 PM

I like the cookie category but I like the muffin category even better.


Online Source for Cookies: King Arthur Flour
12/14/10 5:54 PM

I always use Starbucks via, I did not realize there was a difference between this and espresso powder, I will have to try the espresso powder although it us hard to find here, and I really like the via, I do always use more than the recipe calls for but only because I really like coffee flavor. I have used it in 101cookbooks espresso banana muffins and they are always great.


Don't Have Espresso Powder? Try These Substitutes
12/14/10 1:43 AM

@mdevans bummer! I once had such a dog who ate an entire pumpkin pie in under 1 minute on Thanksgiving day while my back was turned.


What's Cooking This Weekend?
Weekend of November 6-7, 2010

11/12/10 7:12 PM

it looks kind of gross, yet I want one.


Have You Seen the Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Yet?
11/12/10 1:49 PM

is corn flour the same as corn meal?


Recipe: Cheddar and Leek Muffins
11/11/10 3:07 PM

I always wanted to look in Martha's drawers!


Get Organized! A Peek Inside Martha's Kitchen Drawers
Fall 2010 Kitchen Cure

11/1/10 8:36 PM

I freeze shortbread logs all the time and they always work well, and are so convenient, as far as freezing the actual cookie I have never done it with cookies but have had success with power bars (101 cookbooks big sur bars
). It worked out very well as I would put them in my lunch bag and when it was time for lunch they were perfectly defrosted.


What's Better For Freezing — Cookies or Cookie Dough?
Good Questions

10/8/10 4:19 PM