Thanksgiving Turkey Porchetta Is Worth It in the End
Porchetta is perfect. Crackling crisp skin, self-basting pork roast and a magical mélange of fennel, pepper and lemon. It’s no surprise that at some point, someone thought to try and…
How to Create a Root Cellar in Your Modern Home
While most of us aren’t going to move to an acreage to build out a homestead, there are tiny bits of the lifestyle that can help you save money, grow…
How to Freeze Fresh Cranberries Before They Get Slimy
I’ve been the person who buys two bags of cranberries a week before I need them only to find that 50% of them are an awful, slimy mess once it’s…
Keep a Baguette in the Freezer for Easy Entertaining
Baguettes are at their best the day they’re baked, which can make stockpiling them a little challenging. But cheese plates feel incomplete without crusty bread, so I like to keep…
Use This One-Minute Test to Find Out If Your Refrigerator Is Leaking Cold Air
Photo: Patty Chan (Shutterstock) Have you ever been absolutely positive that you’ve closed the refrigerator, only to glance back at it and find the door slightly ajar? Do you have…
Turn Your Bounty of Peppers Into Spicy Pepper Jelly
It’s pepper season, but if you planted some earlier this spring, you already knew that. Much like tomatoes, I’m having a hard time keeping up with my pepper plants, but…
You Can Keep Cocktails Cold Without Ice
Ice has become a given in cocktail culture, but there are good reasons to do without. You avoid overly diluting your drink, it’s friendlier on the environment, and you could…
The Best Way to Freeze Your Summer Fruit
Photo: Bonnarina (Shutterstock) I have two problems: not enough freezer space and way too much fruit this time of year. I got a vacuum sealer last year as a way…
The Best Ways to Organize Food in a Dorm Room
Photo: Michael Dechev (Shutterstock) Out of everything you learn in college, one of the most long-lasting lessons might be how to cook for yourself, even—and especially—when you’re exhausted and low…
These Are the Best Labor Day Sale Deals for Large Appliances
Photo: Serghei Starus (Shutterstock) Labor Day sales are in full swing, including tech deals and many large appliances for your home. If you’re looking to replace any home appliance, including…