On Letting Go of Your Food Magazine Collection: Got Any Tips for Me?

How to Let Go of Your Food Magazine Collection

Let me first say that I’m far from qualified to write on this subject. As you can see, I’ve got food magazines piling up — soon to overtake the large wicker basket I bought to house them. While I know of schools, libraries, and friends who would gladly take them off my hands, it seems more of an emotional tie than a rational or logical one. When is it time to let go of all these glossy magazines? More

    



Chic and (Not) Shiny: Matte Black Kitchen and Dining Products — Product Roundup

I absolutely love the smooth chicness of anything matte black, particularly in the kitchen. With so much that’s already bright and shiny in that room — stainless steel appliances! Shimmering tile! Glossy ceramic plates! — I find matte textures a welcome diversion. They’re understated yet still glamorous. Here are a few matte black kitchen and dining things I’ve had my eye on lately, from a simple faceted vase to a mind-blowing Bertazzoni range. (Guess which one I will not be purchasing anytime soon.)

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The 5 Best Pieces of Advice If You Want to Start a Small Container Garden — Reader Intelligence Report

The 5 Best Pieces of Advice If You Want to Start a Small Container Garden

Last week we asked those of you who garden in small spaces to share your best advice for starting and maintaining a successful kitchen garden in pots or containers. You had lots of tips to share, but we culled the top five. If you’re ready to jump in and start your own cook’s garden, read on for advice from those who’ve done it before:

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A Surefire Tip for Getting (Way!) More Juice From Lemons and Limes

A Surefire Tip for Getting (Way!) More Juice From Lemons and Limes

We all know that the amount of juice lemons and limes generate varies greatly based on the size of the fruit, temperature, and how long the fruit has been sitting on your kitchen counter. But did you know there’s a surefire way to get the most juice — one that doesn’t require any new tools or gadgets? And this method can produce as much as three times as much juice! Watch the video after the jump for a eye-opening demonstration.

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