It's the end of a wonderful dinner party: many bottles were uncorked, glasses clinked, and now after hours of stimulating conversation, your guests just departed feeling warm and socially lubricated. When you survey the aftermath, you see it: a few drops of red wine on the tablecloth, possibly even on the carpet. What do you do? More

There are distractions all around: the sun is shining, the farmers' markets are much more exciting, and spring fever is encroaching. But before giving into all that, take some time to create a neat and tidy pantry. You'll thank us later, we promise! More

Q: How do you clean a cast iron skillet? I have a really old one and a new one.

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You've just served a bunch of people dinner, and you are tired. The thought of washing pots and loading a dishwasher is making you cranky, and yet waking up to smelly, stuck-on food is no picnic, either. Here are the bare minimum tasks we do before we crash to make cleanup the next morning much easier. More

Q: I put a pan in the oven that melted to the racks. I was wondering what the best way is to get the melted plastic off the oven racks?

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While we're getting back to basics this month here at The Kitchn, we wanted to take a look at maintaining wood dining tables. It's probably the most common material amongst dining tables, and it can take a hefty chunk of change to buy a nice wooden table. So it goes without saying that we'd all like our tables to look good and serve their functions for a long time to come. Let's take a look at the basics: More

We know from this post that The Kitchn readers are divided when it comes to guests helping out in the kitchen during a party. But what about the washing up afterwards? Do you gladly accept an offer to help or are you happy to do it on your own, in peace and quiet? More

All over California and Florida, citrus trees laden with oranges, lemons and grapefruits are bursting with color this time of year. Even if you don't live in one of these locales, there's no need to be envious — you can still bring these cheery fruits into your kitchen with these citrus-inspired accessories! More

Do you have stone countertops or know someone who does? They're pretty to look at, but can absorb stains easily. Looking for an inexpensive way to remove that accidental spill? Look no further than your flour jar! More

"Clean as you go" is a piece of cooking advice I took to heart years ago, so when I'm in the kitchen with someone who doesn't follow the same principles, my stress levels rise and I start looking around desperately for a sponge. Are you the same way? More