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7 Ways to Make Your Halloween Spread a Little Creepy
In terms of themed food, Halloween allows for the most creativity. It’s the only time of year you’re encouraged to be off-putting and gross; as a kind of creepy woman, it’s a nice change of pace. I don’t have to hide my freaky proclivities. I can lean into them. Here are a few of my…
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Welcome Back to ‘Will It Casserole?’
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Will It Casserole?, the column where we see what meals, dishes, and cuisines can be re-imagined and transformed into casseroles (or hot dishes, depending on where you’re from). It has been a while — nearly two years — since I took a reader-sourced concept and turned it into a…
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Flirt With the Zeitgeist Over Espresso Martinis
Espresso Martinis are really having a moment right now. I know this not because I’m diligently on the pulse of cocktail culture, with my social media feeds filled with the Hear Ye Hear Ye of libation trends (as it probably should be), but because my gorgeous and affable editor, Claire, graciously enlightened me earlier this…
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18 Kitchen Gadgets We Wish We’d Bought Sooner
Most people do not own every kitchen gadget their heart desires. It’s a matter of cost, but also one of space — unless you are a rich person with a spacious kitchen, gadgets, mixing implements, and even bowls and platters have to earn their spots in cabinets and drawers.