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1 Kitchen Basics: How to Cut and Pit an Avocado
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2 10 Ways With a Rotisserie Chicken
3 Quick Home Makeover: Easy Ways to Brighten the Kitchen and Living Room
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4 How to Roast Red Peppers
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5 How to Tell if Wine Has Gone Bad
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6 Simple Tip: Cook Bacon in the Oven
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7 Burning Question: Can You Refreeze Raw Meat After Thawing?
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8 How to Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets
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9 Burning Question: What's the Fastest Way to Soften Avocados?
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10 How to Grill Spanish-Style Sardines
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11 What Can Replace Heavy Cream?
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12 How to Make a Chopstick Rest
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13 The Basics: Roasted Red Peppers
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14 An Easy Way to Cut Green Onions
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15 Learn How to Boil Live Crab
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16 How to Make Crispy Crust Without a Pizza Stone
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17 10 Versatile Ingredients That Are Always in My Kitchen
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18 How to Make Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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19 How to Store Raw Oysters
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20 Create Crispy Tortilla Strips Without Frying Them
I can't rave enough about the wonders of Nature's Miracle when potty training or cleaning pup's playthings. However, truthfully, I haven't stocked a bottle since my pet was a wee babe since he's got the peeing thing down pat. However, many dogs can have a repeat problem with stuff coming out the other end. Yesterday morning, my poor pooch threw up on his bed and then hid in my bedroom, looking Read more
This month, we're celebrating all things soup. While there's nothing more I crave than a giant pot of yummy homemade soup, sometimes during the work week, the timing is just not there. And after a long day of work, there's nothing easier than putting up some canned soup on the stove. In order to make it feel like a more elevated supper, over the years, I've gotten pretty crafty with the Read more
San Francisco-based interior designer Martha Angus is the first West Coast designer to curate a boutique on Gilt Home. When I asked Martha about her inspiration for the boutique's look and product line, she noted, "We try to be true to ourselves. We love graphic things — you know black and white and color — and we just thought that was our signature. We just felt like more color, more punch, Read more
When you're celebrating the onset of 2012 tomorrow night, don't fall short on chilled bubbly. If you've got a warm bottle of Champagne and very little time to make it cold, we've got a fast solution for you. Place your sparkler into an ice bucket or another tall plastic container. Add ice to the bottom and sprinkle the layer with a few tablespoons of salt. Continue to repeat layering ice and Read more
With this season's chilly temps, it's especially important to keep your pet toasty and safe. Heidi Ganahl, CEO and founder of Camp Bow Wow, shares some important tips on caring for your furball this Winter: Never let your dog off the leash in snow or ice. Although it may seem like a fun option to let your pup frolic in the snow, it can prove to be extremely dangerous. Dogs tend to lose their Read more
Don't miss the Christmas morning magic! San Francisco shutterbug Lauri Levenfeld teaches moms how to capture interesting images of their tots and holidays are the perfect time to put her tips to use. "The images you capture are bound to create lasting and special memories, even if you have to find a little humor in some of the recordings," she said. "The best way to capture all the wonderful Read more
If you're still searching for a passable gift for a friend or family member who seems to have everything she needs, put down that credit card for a moment and consider giving a charitable gift instead. There are amazing charities and non-profit organizations out there doing great work, which could definitely use your charitable gift this year. For friends and family members who appreciate Read more
Still haven't taken that perfect shot of the kids for your holiday card? Skip the traditional group shot and go candid to create a memorable card! On-the-go shutterbug, Lauri Levenfeld teaches moms how to capture interesting images of their tots in her Zoom Mommy-Snap and Stroll workshops. "Holiday cards are all about reaching out to the people you love and sharing a little bit about where you Read more
Although Winter doesn't officially start until Dec. 22, it sure seems as though the nights have become much longer, and the days, shorter. For me, the earlier sunset translates into not wanting to cook at night. Coming home to a pitch-black house and cooking dinner from scratch seems kind of daunting during these cold weather months. However, eating out every night can be harmful on our wallets Read more
On Black Friday, you can find me curled up at home with my friends and relatives, enjoying Thanksgiving pumpkin pie for breakfast and avoiding the crowds. I do shop Small Business Saturday — I perhaps enjoyed it a bit too much this year, as my bank statement may attest. But what I really enjoy is shopping Cyber Monday. Here are a few of my favorite reasons for shopping today. In my opinion, Read more
