Q: I recently moved into a new home with a pantry!

My husband and I are having a disagreement as to what should go in the pantry — he thinks the pantry should be solely for food and I think it should be a mixture of both food and dishes.

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Now that orange bitters (along with a host of other varieties) have made their big, recent comeback onto the cocktail scene, there are suddenly a welcome wealth of options to choose from when stocking your personal bar. Discerning spirits shops and specialty-food stores have begun carving out shelf space for these diminutive bottles, making them more available to the budding cocktail enthusiast.

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Sometimes you’ll come across a recipe calling for freezer paper or some advice for wrapping something in it. Is freezer paper just the same thing as parchment or wax paper, with freezer paper being a relic of a name? Or is it something entirely different?

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls

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From creamy oats and soups, to meat and dessert, the slow cooker is one magical kitchen tool. Load it up with ingredients, go about your day, and get rewarded with a delicious meal hours later.

There are a number of dos and don’ts for this handy machine. Today we’re focusing on the five most common slow-cooker mistakes and our best tips on how to avoid them.

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From Apartment Therapy → Pumpkin Alternatives: 5 OTHER Things to Carve & Light This Halloween

Why not shake things up and carve something other than a pumpkin this Halloween? Here are 5 ideas!

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