Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups — as well as important holiday roasts. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, Read more

Most people opt for delivery or frozen pizza, but making homemade pizza is a great way to "cook" in the kitchen with your friends and family. Especially during the busy holiday season, you can quickly and easily feed crowded and busy homes by prepping a bunch of raw pizza toppings and buying ready-made crust, so everyone can personalize their own pizza. Here are a few Winter topping ideas to Read more

Princess Leia's buns are an iconic hairstyle and perfect for a chilly Halloween night, but unless you have incredibly long, thick hair, they're well-nigh impossible to create. The ready-made buns costume stores sell are all the same straight mid-brown shade, which doesn't work for blondes, redheads, and raven-haired ladies, let alone anyone with waves or curls. So what's a Star Wars fan to do? Read more

Call it recycling, upcycling, reclaiming, or salvaging. No matter how you define it, building furniture out of old wood is a major trend at the moment. In the past few days alone, I've seen a sofa made out of wooden pallets at a chic restaurant and a bench made from wood from a barn's haymow. There are plenty of ways that you can adapt the trend in your home, but headboards are currently topping Read more