Is there anything more fun than s'mores? For me it brings back nostalgic childhood memories, the warmth of friendship around an open campfire. But there's no reason you can't enjoy them now, too! Try one of these eight takes on the classic and remind yourself why melted chocolate is oh-so-great.

I absolutely love the smooth chicness of anything matte black, particularly in the kitchen. With so much that's already bright and shiny in that room — stainless steel appliances! Shimmering tile! Glossy ceramic plates! — I find matte textures a welcome diversion. They're understated yet still glamorous. Here are a few matte black kitchen and dining things I've had my eye on lately, from a simple faceted vase to a mind-blowing Bertazzoni range. (Guess which one I will not be purchasing anytime soon.)

Still wondering what to give for Mother's Day this year? You might be too old to hand out paper-and-crayon IOU coupons for dinners and shoulder rubs, but a homemade, heartfelt gift is always special — and budget-friendly as well. How about a jar of bright lemon curd, some pretty strawberry-granola bark or a framed family recipe card? Here are instructions for making these gifts for Mom, as well as many more.

I love brunch, you love brunch — I think we're all on board for a good weekend brunch, yes?! The one problem with brunch, however, is figuring out how to make it without having to get up at the crack of dawn to start cooking. This is why we're bringing you a round-up of all our favorite make-ahead brunch recipes today, just in time for Mother's Day — or whatever plans you may have next weekend.

A little something for everyone this week. If you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo, how about a batch of crispy, cheesy quesadillas and some pork tacos with salsa verde? If you're in the mood for spring, we have two desserts that will hit the spot: a rhubarb crumble pie and a creamy coconut-rhubarb tart. And if healthy eating is your aim, try a warm blueberry bran muffin for breakfast and herbed baked halibut for dinner. Lots of choices here, and all of them are good ones.

A grab bag of food and kitchen fun pulled from our archives for you this week! From this time last year, we have a big pink rhubarb cake, a tour of Mexico from an avocado's perspective, beautiful kitchen gifts for under $25, a round-up of homemade crackers and so much more. 

It's Cinco de Mayo this weekend! The perfect reason to grab a bunch of friends, open the windows (hopefully...), and dig into some good food and drink. If you haven't started planning your fiesta yet, it's not too late: here's a menu plan that will help you put together everything from the guacamole to the margaritas.

I found myself working in the yard today, dedicating a few hours to digging up dandelions by the root. It's the best way for us to get rid of them without chemical sprays. Plus, it turns out that the oft-damned "weed" is useful: