Here's a question from reader Haivan, who asks: I've been picking a lot of strawberries fresh from the local farms. Now I've got many, many jars of jam made...but how about some galette? Does anyone h...
We just received two very good question about one of our favorite ingredients: lemon zest. So we thought we'd do a lemon zest extravaganza and solicit reader advice on these questions, plus anything e...
Here's a great question from Nick, who asks: I eat breakfast at my desk at work. It usually consists of store-bought cereal, a cup of yogurt, or oatmeal from the cafeteria. But I'm bored with all that...
Here's a very interesting question about "cookie dough" ice cream from Kristin. Read her question carefully; it's not the cookie dough ice cream you may be thinking of! About 20 years ago in New Haven...
Do you use mung beans? Do you have any recipe recommendations for Sara? She writes: I had a recipe that called for mung beans and I finally found them in my local Indo-Pak grocery, but I used a small ...
Here's a sweet question from Lia. Any good ideas? I've started a tradition to give an apron and a few cooking utensils or other food-related gifts to all of my friends getting married. However, my BES...
We just saw stinging nettles at the farmers' market, and so did Lilia. She is wondering what to make with them. Any suggestions? So my farmer's market has nettles this week. I once ate an amazing net...
Susan is looking for some clarification on types of cornmeal. Can we help her out? I have a burning question! What is the difference between corn meal and polenta? Can I use regular corn meal (the st...
We've totally had this problem. Julie asks: I've had a bad week when it comes to plasticware in the kitchen. First I forgot that a bunch of stuff—including some plastic food savers from Ikea&mda...
Aimee wants to eat a better variety of foods, but she has a problem! Can you help her?Dear Kitchn, I am looking to start a lifestyle change with eating better and getting more exercise. But I've come ...
Chelsea is wondering how to store her brown sugar. She writes: I just saw the question about storing flour, and it made me think my brown sugar always gets hard before I can use it all. How do you sto...
Here's an herb gardening question from Alexis:Last fall a local nursery unloaded 10 tarragon plants on me. (Ed. note: NOT pictured above.)They are doing great, and I would love to use them in my cooki...
Andrea sent us this question about making soft bread – a good one for the picnic season! I know that crusty bread is all the rage but I sometimes I really just want to make soft burger buns/rolls ...
Here's an interesting question from Victoria. I love to use real butter in my baking, and when I shop I usually buy one salted butter, and one unsalted. But, as unsalted butter isn't as common in ingr...
Do you have guests visiting this summer? Maybe you have a similar question to Jeff's here: I've had friends visiting for the past few days, and they'll all be in and out of the house constantly for at...
Here's a cry for help from reader Lena. Do you have any advice?I have recently invested an incredible amount of time, energy, and money into acquiring, organizing, and labeling dry food storage, so th...
Here's a great question from Laura, who writes: I love tiny/mini versions of regular sized things, and my friend recently got me this adorable mini pro pan from Crate and Barrel. Her usage for it is f...
Sheri is looking for a good flour canister. Can you help?I am completely hooked on Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day (which I originally spotted on your site). I haven't bought bread at a store in two ...
Here's one last good question for the week from Julia; we had to sneak this one in before the weekend! The farmers markets here in the Boston area are finally picking up, and I just bought some delici...
Here's a really fun question from Merry123, who writes: We're in search of really good candy recipes that will hold up in shape, appearance, and taste in warm weather for my older kids (preteen/teens)...
Here's a question from Helen, who writes: I recently started my first gardening experiment with a couple of one-pot herb gardens (inspired by The Kitchn, of course). To recognize my project, the dear ...
Here's a great question from Sofia. This question is actually one we've received from several people lately. Can anyone give some good vegetarian (and vegan) recommendations?I'm thinking about getting...
Here's a great question from Erin. Can you help her? I'm about to move to an area where decent Japanese food is a long way away, and was wondering if the readers had any suggestions for a Japanese hom...
Here's a good question from Solvi: I have to bring a dessert or cake to a party. One of the guests is allergic to both eggs and flour (gluten), and I would love to bring something she can eat too. I f...
Here's a fun question from Kristin. She writes: I'm hosting a book club meeting for 10 at my teeny-tiny apartment and since we're reading a novel that takes place in 1955, I thought I'd whip up a bunc...
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