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FeaturedThe Week That Was, 12.21.2024


The Very Best Ideas From Those ‘Best Gifts for Mom’ Lists

A dozen ways to make her day.

April 30, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Wine for the Coming Weather

Italy has treasures beyond the obvious.

April 25, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Cooking From the Market

David Tanis can tell you what to do with that bok (shrug) choy.

April 18, 2024

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The Joy of Color

Only 16 more nights to sleep ’til the Smithsonian Craft Show arrives in DC.

April 16, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: A Citrus Saga

How one little lemon became a treat for two.

April 11, 2024

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‘Creating Joy’ at the Smithsonian Craft Show

Set your sights on this premier American crafts show for unique works of art in all price ranges.

April 9, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: You Need This Grater

Born in a woodworking shop, the Microplane was a game-changer for cooks.

April 4, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: From Chocoholic to Chocophile

It’s Easter. Can chocolate be far behind?

March 28, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: (Not) Buffalo Wings

Roast your way to perfect peppery chicken wings. Plus a real Roquefort cheese sauce.

March 21, 2024

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Erin Go Green-ish

St. Patrick would faint, but the rest of us are just having fun.

March 15, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: To Market, to Market We Go

Today’s customers should know farmers markets have a long, long history.

March 14, 2024

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A Pie for Pi Day

No math is required to make this winner.

March 13, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Nancy Had a Little Lamb Shank

The perfect dish to help usher winter out the door.

March 7, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Superior Pepper Mills

Beyond the usual grind.

February 29, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: The Best Chocolate Cake . . . Ever

Dreary February kinda requires this indulgence, no?

February 22, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: Italy, Really

These is a genuine Italy out there, and this special service will help you find it–at a reader discount!

February 15, 2024

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Valentine’s Day Advice

A V-Day gift? Making this meal together.

February 9, 2024

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Kitchen Detail: A Sweet Mess

Food has nothing to do with politics and policies? Read on.

February 2, 2024

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