We recently played around a little with dio, a new website that lets you make and explore unique places based on anything. On dio, a place can be anything — a city, a street, an event, a house, a room within that house, even an idea or theme. dio lets you explore, share, and interact with all your favorite places, filling them with pictures, video, text, even interactive objects. The Kitchn recently created our own place — Favorite Kitchen Styles — and filled it with six kitchens in six different styles that you can "walk" through, checking out the details along the way. Here's more about how it works:

When I was growing up, a grilled cheese sandwich meant one thing — Kraft American singles and buttered white bread. It probably meant that for a lot of us! But here's a reason to shake off your childhood ways and dream up something better: Wisconsin Cheese's contest, The 2013 Grilled Cheese Academy Recipe Showdown! This is your chance to show off your grilled cheese chops. The prizes are pretty grand; the top winner will receive over $4000 in gourmet kitchenware, so do you have a masterpiece to share? Here's mine — grilled cheese with the hands-down best-ever addition: guacamole. 

At the end of a long day or work week, we're all in need of a little escape. While we'd always like to be whisked away to Bermuda or a luxurious spa, a more ordinary night finds us at home, snuggled up with a good book. It's a simple pleasure, but one of the best, especially with a little treat to keep us company. Want to meet our latest favorite book-reading snack? Homemade hazelnut chocolate spread, with real dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts. 

We think it’s fair to say that most of us want to consistently choose healthy snacks. However, we also think it’s fair to say that a lot of times when our blood sugar is low or we’re bored at the office, we tend to reach for what’s “easiest” or fulfills an immediate craving. And though we don’t like to think of food as something about which we should feel guilty, there are times we know we could make a better—healthier—snacking decision.

Enter: NatureBox. NatureBox is a subscription service that makes it easier than ever for you and your family to discover better choices and start snacking healthier. A monthly membership gets you hand-picked, nutritionist-approved snacks that taste great delivered right to your front door.

Spring is in the air -- yet not quite here. Are you longing for balmy weather and an escape into a new season? Welcome spring with a small, satisfying getaway anywhere you can see the sunset. Here's our recipe for a spring evening escape, with lanterns to light the way, and a bar of chocolate tucked in your picnic basket. 

Hosting a Game Day party this weekend? What's on the menu? Are you making wings, pizza, and cheesy dip? Maybe a platter of bacon-wrapped potato bites? These savory snacks always seem to get the lion's share of attention during football party discussions — but let's not forget the sweets! Here's a great simple recipe for any football party: Peanut Butter Brownies with M&M'S inside, plus a few more ideas for make-ahead desserts to please any fan. More

The Big Game kicks off Sunday, February 3 — will you be watching? It's the most watched sporting event of the year, with eager fans from both sides congregating in homes all over the country. Are you actually hosting the party this year? Read along — we have some tips and festive ideas for throwing a football-themed party! More

There's nothing better than an appetizer that's completely heavenly, but also simple to make. This Blooming Brie Bowl is both and the flavor combination of creamy baked Brie and spices will have your guests going back for more. Delicious cheesy goodness and crispy sourdough bread? This one is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. More

They say there is no such thing as a new recipe, but I have to strongly disagree. Recipes are constantly evolving as they pass through generations, across cultures, and even amongst family and friends. And with the sprawling reach of the internet, anyone can now access (and change!) the flavors of the world, and all from the comfort of their own kitchen.
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Beer and chocolate might not seem like they'd make the best of friends, at least at first. Take a stroll over to the section of the store where the darker brews reside and you'll start to see where this is headed. Mocha stouts? Nutty brown ales? Rich and spicy Belgian dubbels? Let's skip dinner and head straight for the dessert course. More