Honey can elevate a cheese plate, fruit bowl or recipe to desert status. Needless to say, as a dedicated appetizer enthusiast with a serious sweet tooth, I consume quite a bit. Bee Raw takes this sweet treat and turns it into a true experience More

Canning vegetables, jam, and fruit is a practical way to extend the growing season. (And as many people have discovered, it's also a lot of fun!) But sometimes we go a little overboard and can more than we can possibly eat in the year or so ahead. What do you do with your canning surplus? More

Love food? Love music? Then we think you may be in the target audience for this clever, unusual gift box from Kasey and Matthew of Turntable Kitchen. Wouldn't you like a box of food and music delivered right to your door? More

Q: My husband has expressed interest in home brewing. I'd like to get him a beer making kit. He loves all kinds of beers.

Is there a recommended kit for the home brewer?

Sent by Jamie More

Every holiday season we ask a few friends to join us here at The Kitchn for a series of guest posts. The topics range from favorite holiday recipes to family memories and traditions. Today's guest: Melanie Widmann of Coffee Tea Gastronomy. Melanie is a true tea aficionado, and I loved this small sweet project she had to share.

Last year, I purchased this amazing tea but the thought of putting it in a fillable tea bag and handing it to someone just seemed to lack presentation. The idea of how to share tea in a beautiful way then became the basis of a book that will be released in 2012, titled Gifting Tea. The tea tag is one of the most versatile ideas found in the book and is really just simple origami with a few embellishments. More

We just whipped up a batch of chai concentrate intended for holiday gifts. Only problem: the mix is so delectable that we want to devour it ourselves! Fortunately, it is very easy to make. More

Hostess gifts are tricky. The gist is that they should be for the host or hostess themselves to enjoy after the guests depart, not something to contribute to the overall spread. While many folks do flowers or wine, there has to be something a bit more personal yet still universal, no? More

Because they've somewhat fallen out of fashion, many cooks don't realize how important a pocketknife is to a culinary life. Sure we have our chef's knife and our paring knife safely ensconced in the home kitchen. But a cook should always be ready for whatever delicious opportunities are thrown her way and a pocketknife is essential for that readiness. Plus, a pocketknife is a thing of beauty and as such should always be encouraged.

Do you have a pocketknife? What do you use it for? More

When it comes to sweets, one flavor I cannot resist is golden, nutty toasted coconut, so when I spotted a jar of toasted coconut sugar for sale at a local shop, I knew I had to experiment with making my own. Stored in a pretty jar, it looks special, yet the two-ingredient recipe is a snap to make. More

It's not news to you that it's the last full week before Christmas, a time when stores are increasingly crowded and homemade gifts look more and more appealing. How about something for the cocktail lover on your list? More