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Give Us Your Questions for Diane Morgan: Author of Grill Every Day

It's Grilling Month, and we're already having fun playing with fire. But we admit that grilling is not our greatest area of expertise; we're fairly new to it. So we're very excited to introduce a new ...

Good Question: What Do I Do With A Basket of JalapeƱos?

Hi! At our recent Austin, Texas, farmer's market, I scored an amazing deal on a basket of jalapeƱos. I planned to share them with friends but still have a bunch left over, and I was wondering if any...

Good Question: How Do I Store Bread?

Tanner writes: Hi there! I recently started making bread (thanks to your link to the Times No-Knead recipe) and, and I'm loving it -- for the first day. My problem is storage! In a zip-lock bag, the ...

Good Question: Help Me Find This White Crock!

From reader K.: Does anyone know the origin of this beehive crock featured on the Macy's Bridal Registry homepage? I've searched high and low for it on the internet, but I've haven't come up with a...

Good Question: How Do We Solve This Apartment Kitchen?

Here is a good question from reader Bre. Click through for a larger version of her floorplan. We're in the process of purchasing a one bedroom apartment in New York which has an odd layout. There ar...

Good Question: Identify This Mystery Fruit!

Here's a fun question from reader Mila. She says: Hi, Kitchn. While at the market on Sunday, I came across this very interesting fruit. At least I think it's a fruit. Having never seen this, I pick...

What Should We Ask Martha and Emeril?

Maxwell and Chris are meeting Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse this afternoon. Martha's people just called to bump up our interview by a couple of hours, so we're heading up to her studio at Sirius R...

Good Question: Good Everyday Dishes?

Here's a question from reader R. He asks: I'm looking for new everyday dishes. I have some Todd Oldham dishes from Target that I love, but they've chipped and broken. Can you suggest some sturdy eve...

Send Us Your Questions for Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse

We've been invited to interview Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse on Monday afternoon. We (Chris) will get five minutes to toss them two of your questions ... maybe three if we're lucky. What should ...

Good Question: Are IKEA's MOTTO Dishes Safe For Use In the Microwave?

My office is looking into replacing our disposable plates, bowls, and cutlery with reusable items. I checked IKEA because their prices are appealing, but I'd like to know if anyone out there has used ...

Good Question: What Avocado Dips Can I Make That Aren't Guacamole?

It is usually the case that if you see a bowl of mashed avocado on a table, it's guacamole. And why not? We happen to love guacamole (you can read all about that here). But one of our readers, Tal, do...

Good Garden Question: Can I Eat This Plant?

Calling expert Kitchn gardeners - here's one more good question for you. This comes from reader Kristen, who recently showed us her garden. She asks: I recently moved into an older house on an Army ...

Good Garden Question: How Should We Separate and Replant Our Beans and Cukes?

OK, dear readers. Many of you are more experienced gardeners than we are, and we're fine with that. In the spirit of learning, we have a question for you. ...

Good Question: Where Can I Buy Frozen Fava Beans?

Kathryn took the above photo at an outdoor market in Europe, where fava beans are fresh and in season. They are in the US as well, but they do require some laborious shelling. Reader Virginia is looki...

Good Question: Best Modern Shopping Carts?

Here's a good question from reader Ria on the best modern shopping trolley or carts. We have answers below... Any idea of where to find a modern shopping cart to fit my modern self? Thanks, Ria B....

Good Question: What Is This Mystery Mill?

Here's a mystery from reader Ihor. He says it's a mill, but not for pepper... What is it for?? No access opening, prongs hold contents against base plate blade slots, might be for truffles, garlic, ...

Good Question: When Can I Harvest My Basil?

One of the most frequent questions we've noticed during Garden Month is a general one about cutting herbs. Since herbs are one of the easiest things to grow indoors or in a container, we expect that m...

Good Question: Creative Ways to Display Cookie Cutters?

Here's a fun and interesting question from Lou. This is a different sort of question for us - any creative ideas from you kitchen decorators? Lou asks... I'm looking for a cool way/decorative way to ...

Good Question: What Does "Short" Mean In a Recipe?

Here's a question from longtime reader JenPDX: Hi there - I am more of a cook...I am not a baker. I've come across a cookie recipe that I want to make tonight. The recipe note says that: "The dough i...

Gardening Questions for Jennifer: How Can I Plant a Variety of Herbs and Vegetables in a Container Garden?

We asked for gardening questions for kitchen gardening expert Jennifer Bartley. Here's an answer to two of your questions. Susmita asks: I have always had a brown thumb, but I would like to grow so...

Gardening Questions for Jennifer: Little Light and No Outdoor Space - What Can I Grow?

We asked you last week for your gardening questions for our friend and kitchen gardening expert Jennifer Bartley. Here's the first question - one that we've heard frequently from many of you! This is ...

Guest Expert: Give Us Your Gardening Questions for Kitchen Gardening Author Jennifer Bartley

As we've mentioned once or twice it's Garden Month here at The Kitchn, and we're starting it off next week with a full slate of reader questions answered by our friend and guest gardening expert Jenni...

Good Question: Help Me Find a Glass Water Crock

Hello! I was in Mexico last year and saw a really simple and beautiful glass water crock (to hold bottled water jugs). I have been searching everywhere, but can only find ceramic versions. Here is a s...

Good Question: What Is the Best Chef's Knife?

Here's a great question from Heather. This is as basic and practical as it gets. Time for chef's knife recommendations! My chef's knife is awful! I had trouble cutting butternut squash when I roaste...

Good Question: Help! Can We Get Rid of This Microwave?

Help! We're small, and we're trying to be cool, and we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Our house came with a semi-ancient Caloric oven/stove/microwave combo. The microwave broke a couple of times,...

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