Anyone planning on making a souffl&eacute for your honey on Valentine's Day? Sweet or savory, a warm and pillowy souffl&eacute definitely makes an impression! We also think they're a lot less fussy than their reputation makes them out to be... More

See these artfully arranged spices from Dean & Deluca? Aren't they pretty? They were a wedding gift. From 2005. In the spirit of our February Jumpstart Project, we're vowing to deal with these... More

I've been living in my apartment for 18 months now, long enough to know which of my original move-in decisions still work and which don't. These Ikea shelves in my kitchen are great but I let them get too cluttered. Looking at the above 'before' photo, I can really see how much of an antique booth vibe I had going on there. Something had to be done!

Look for 'after' photos and a few words on what got me there below the jump. More

We've often said that developing good knife skills is a matter of practice. And then practicing some more. And then again! But that doesn't mean that you have to sit down with a pile of onions to perfect your small dice. Instead, as we go about our cooking this weekend, let's all pay special attention to exactly how we're wielding our knives. Here are some things to keep in mind: More

Ready to tackle another cooking resolution? Many of you talked about wanting to break out of cooking ruts, expand culinary repertoires, and try out some new recipes in 2009 - and we're right there with you! Here's the plan... More

We expected a bit of trial and error, perhaps a snafu or two. We hoped we'd end up with some good pasta, or at least a good story to share with you. Never did we imagine that making pasta would be so...well...easy! More

Homemade pizza was on our New Year's Eve menu, and after boasting of our cheese-making success this past fall, we volunteered to make a batch of fresh mozzarella to go on top. But as you can see in the photo above, something went rather wrong... More

Looking for a slightly unusual addition to your array of holiday treats this year? Try making lollipops! Apparently, they're not as hard as they sound (no pun intended)... More

When it's dreary and cold outside, we can't think of anything better than filling the house inside with the smells of baking bread. If you've been dreaming of baking your own bread but have been nervous to try, here's a round-up of tips, techniques, and recipes to help you overcome your fears... More

This is a good time of year to go through your spice cupboard, replace ones that might be getting dusty, or replenish those that are running low. There's nothing worse than finding yourself out of an essential spice right when you're about to make a batch of cookies or start craving a pot of chili! Here's a list of the most common spices we keep stocked in our kitchen: More