Lauren Joseph
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New York, NY, United States
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How to Use a Whetstone and Honing Steel to Keep Your Knives Supersharp
Master how to use a whetstone: This pro sharpening technique means you'll have like-new knives for life. Plus, learn tips about knife maintenance and care. → Read More
Master Moka Pot Coffee: How to Use the Italian Bialetti to Make Stovetop Espresso
Quick, affordable, and capable of brewing a strong cup of coffee, the moka pot is an oft overlooked way to make a great morning cup. → Read More
The 6 Best New Cookbooks of Summer 2021
These books will help you make the most of peak produce season—and also become regulars in your kitchen year-round. → Read More
These Four Cookbooks Have All the Picnic Food You Need This Summer
Sturdy salads, fritters that double as plates, playful desserts—these four cookbooks will help you ace the potluck. → Read More
These Four Cookbooks Have All the Picnic Food You Need This Summer
Sturdy salads, fritters that double as plates, playful desserts—these four cookbooks will help you ace the potluck. → Read More
4 Great Cookbooks for Grain-Free Cooking Inspiration
Special diet books can be grim. These four books, written for everyone, include some star recipes that will fit your restrictions without feeling restrictive. → Read More
The Best Picnic Blankets for Lunch at the Beach, Park, and Beyond
We tested picnic blankets—from linen to wool, waterproof to machine washable—to find the blankets that will ensure you never need to get grass stains on your sheets again. → Read More
The 18 Best Cookbooks for Newlyweds: Books That Teach the Fundamentals, Baking Favorites, and More
Read our list of the best cookbooks for newlyweds, including "Joy of Cooking," "Tartine," a duo of Ottolenghi books, and more beloved cookbooks for new couples. → Read More
13 Gifts for Plant Lovers 2021 for Weddings, Registries, and Beyond
Read our guide to gifts for plant lovers—whether you're registering for plants, a guest looking for gifts, or just seeking an any-occasion gardening gift. → Read More
The Best Expensive Gifts to Buy as a Group (2021)
Going in on a spendy gift with a group of friends isn't just okay—it's the best way to give an impactful wedding gift. → Read More
14 Pandemic Wedding Gifts for Couples Whose Weddings Are Postponed or Canceled
What to get the people in your life whose big weddings got canceled or postponed. → Read More
How to Use Tamarind Paste, Pulp, Purée and More
When, and how, should you use tamarind concentrate and pulp? Read here for the best varieties to buy and how to use them best. → Read More
The Most Cookable Book of Spring: 'To Asia, With Love'
Read our review of Hetty McKinnon's new book, "To Asia, With Love." Spoiler: it's full of vegetarian dishes we cannot get enough of. → Read More
Miyoko's Roadhouse Chedda Is the Vegan Snack Food I Need
Whip out this creamy, tangy spreadable nut-based cheese next time you're missing out on game day snacks. → Read More
Atelier Saucier Makes the Best Cocktail Napkins
Atelier Saucier's recycled fabric napkins are cheerful, celebratory, and sustainably made. → Read More
21 Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas to Order Online Today
New cookbooks, coffee subscriptions, hand-thrown ceramics, good rosé—the best Mother's Day gift ideas, all easy to buy without leaving your couch. → Read More
How to Make Espresso Without an Espresso Machine—Plus, 4 Other Tips to Better Coffee
Here's how to make espresso without an espresso machine at home (plus, the best way to get cafe-worthy cold brew, and the best beans to to upgrade your brew). → Read More
East Fork Pottery, and All Our Other Favorite Colorful Ceramics to Add to Your Collection
Forget the plain white plates of bygone wedding registries. Brighten your table with colorful, purposefully-mismatched dishes. → Read More
Kitchen Organization Is Easy—and Kinda Cute, TBH—With Open Spaces
This direct-to-consumer brand has everything you need to (stylishly) tackle your kitchen organization project—and nothing you don't. → Read More
The Olive Oil Spray Bottle Isn't Just for Flavorless Low-Fat Cooking
For those times when a finer touch or a bit more precision is needed, behold the once maligned mister. → Read More