Restaurant kitchens are designed to function efficiently and safely. Why not adopt some of their tricks in your own home?

Somewhere a Sicilian great-great-grandmother is smiling at a bowl of American-made sauce

Learn the mannerly way to handle invitations, gifts and even mishaps for a party that's memorable for the right reasons

Kids, water, sunshine, backyards, cold drinks — share photos of what summer at home means to you

How to grow your own herbs and vegetables almost anywhere

Whether it's herbs rotting in the fridge or clothes that never get worn, most of us waste too much. Here are ways to make a change

Try growing these tasty plants with your ornamentals for an attractive garden and fresher meals

Conceivably, anything edible could find its way into a cocktail. Why not make the route rather short?

Pick a peck for pickles or opt for fewer and raw — no matter how you slice them, cucumbers are great for summer gardens small to large