We love questions from our readers. In 2008 alone we had over 130 Good Questions posted, answered, and discussed here at The Kitchn. There's no way we can round up all of these good questions from the past year, but we did pick out 20 or so of the most popular questions. Here they are -- for continued edification and education.

Antidotes to bland cooking, resources for new vegetarians, free recipe card templates, great chef's knives, a mystery fruit, and how to clean a cast iron pan, below.

Best Reader Questions from 2008
• How Long Can I Leave Butter Out?

• How Do I Make Chewy Caramels?

• Looking For: Christmas Morning Breakfast Casseroles

• Help Me Find: Clean and Modern Recipe Card Templates

• What Is the Best Material for a Kitchen Work Surface?

• What is Halal Meat?

• Do I Absolutely Need a Range Hood?

• How Can I Grow Mint Indoors?

• How Do I Store Bread?

• Resources for Going Vegetarian?

• How Do I Clean My Cast Iron Grill Pan?

• Best Hot Cocoa Brands and Recipes?

• What Kind of Nonstick Pan Should I Buy?

• What Should I Eat On Busy Weeknights?

• Best Potluck Recipes?

• What Is the Best Chef's Knife?

• Why Is My Cooking Bland?

• Best Healthy and Natural Food Blogs?

• Good Everyday Dishes?

• Identify This Mystery Fruit!

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