Zach DeSart
Ring Cutters to Make Exact Biscuits and Doughnuts
Ring cutters in a variety of sizes are handy for a range of projects.
Bran’s Dram
"If rum won't give you that warming glow of wellness, the hot tea will." -Benjamin Schiller, beverage director of The Berkshire Room
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The 3 Best Foods Only Available in Oregon (for Now!)
The flavors of Oregon have already changed how the rest of the country eats, but there are still some treats you can only get in the Beaver State (for now)
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6 Dinner Party Essentials, Selected by Our Editors
The necessities for entertaining, from coasters to cheese to party games (dominoes!)
Kitchen Hacks: Eggplants, Leftover Wine, Duck Confit
From skinning eggplants to confiting duck to reusing leftover wine, our Test Kitchen shares its super-cool tricks
Miso-Tofu Ranch Dip
Umami-loaded ingredients (tofu and miso) make this the most addictive ranch ever.
A Guide to American Fish Roe, an Alternative to Imported Caviar
American fish roes are no longer just a poor substitute for sturgeon caviars from Europe and Asia: Here's our guide to 4 types you should know
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How to Make Preserved Lemons at Home
Step-by-step instructions for making your own preserved lemons at home, according to Rolf and Daughters chef Philip Krajeck
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How to Make a Perfect Medium-Boiled Egg
Instructions for making the perfect egg—with the white just set an almost runny yolk—to put in ramen or just eat straight
The Trendy Food Garnish Is Flowers and Micro-Greens
Tiny flowers, buds, and leaves are popping up on the plates at many of our Best New Restaurants.
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The Foodist's Top 25 Food Trends of 2013
The 25 most amazing things Andrew Knowlton saw, heard, and yes, devoured during his 120-day, 26,333-mile, 22-state tour of America’s best new restaurants
Coffee-Paprika Salt
Use this seasoning on steak or ribs before grilling to add depth of flavor.
Tomato Water
The fragrant rose-colored liquid that releases from a ripe tomato after it's been cut transforms a vinaigrette or a cocktail, and can also replace stock in a variety of dishes.
Sichuan-Sesame Salt
Try this zesty seasoning sprinkled over watermelon or mango—or even grilled seafood.
Melon and Prosciutto Risotto
Cassy Vires, Home Wine Kitchen, St. Louis: "I like to take a classic pairing and turn it on its head."
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How to Carve a Whole Roast Chicken
Whole roast chickens look great on the dinner table, but they have no place at a picnic. For easy transport—and eating!—carve your bird into tidy pieces