We’ve borrowed a lot from Europe. The Beetle, the pencil skirt, and the bottle of bubbly we drink on New Year’s Eve (it can only be called champagne if it comes from France’s Champagne region) all ... read more
Americans love to grill: 75 percent of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and 63 percent use it year-round. Some grill lovers even fire theirs up for breakfast. It doesn’t matter where you live or ... read more
It takes a special mastery of time, heat, and patience to grill a flavorful hamburger that’s cooked just right – juicy on the inside with a firm crisp crust. The most seasoned grill masters know ... read more
81 percent of owners love theirs. 46 percent of Americans use theirs regularly for pure enjoyment and during social gatherings. It’s prospective homebuyers’ most desired decorative feature, and ... read more
Kitchens were once seen as the place where food was prepared, and not much more. Contrast that with a home’s dining and living rooms, which have long been a hub of family activities and ... read more
Goodbye, summer and hello, fall; shorter days and cooler temperatures are on the horizon. Those seasonal changes signal that it’s time to ready your wood stove for a long fall and winter of ... read more
Just be patient: A watched pot will boil. But how long are you willing to wait? Does water boil faster when it’s heated on a gas range, an electric coil stovetop, or an induction cooktop? Well, we ... read more
This post is part of our “Tough as Glass” series. Accidents happen. In the kitchen, slippery hands, hot handles, and any number of distractions can cause even the most experienced home cooks to ... read more
