by LKBF on Saturday, December 22, 2012

A delicious pound cake without the use of butter. Perfect with coffee or tea in the morning. Even better with pumpkin ice cream for dessert. by Guest on Saturday, December 22, 2012

by VeganYumminess on Saturday, December 22, 2012

Hot posts in June included a tomato and roasted garlic pasta salad, plus our readers’ pick for the most essential kitchen gadget. We had a tip to help you tell when avocados are ripe, a collection of grain salads, and more! Read on for our readers’ favorite posts of June 2012… More

Suspended in a frosty coating, these tassels resemble icicles hanging among the branches of a festive Christmas tree by Guest on Saturday, December 22, 2012

by GinaTopley on Saturday, December 22, 2012

This year we visited a few incredibly talented food artisans around the country. There was Brooklyn Soda Works, carbonated fruit soda makers from New York, and Salt & Straw, the ice cream innovators in Portland. There was a trip to Middle West Spirits, vodka makers in Columbus, Ohio, and a tour of Jester King, beer brewers extraordinaire from Austin. We even toured a traditional challah bakery in Bnei Brak, Israel. Scroll through a few of the most memorable tours here: More

Q: Where can I purchase the kitchen whisk as pictured in your Lego Utensil Holder? My cousin has one and we cannot find it for purchase in any store or website. Thanks so much!!

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Whether due to a particularly abundant CSA delivery, an impulse buy at the supermarket, or unexpected leftovers after a party, we’ve all been there: staring down at a pile of ingredients we don’t quite know what to do with. But we can always count on our readers for guidance and a ton of great ideas. Here are 20 ingredients that stumped cooks this year — which you responded to with (literally) hundreds of smart suggestions. More

This stunning recipe makes a real celebratory centre piece for any dinner party or special family gathering. by KarenBurnsBooth on Saturday, December 22, 2012