As home cooks, we know that growing herbs, fruits, and vegetables is a natural extension for many of you. What advice would you give to a fellow home cook and newbie gardener who wants to try his or her hand at it?

• What Do You Grow?
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Last weekend my sister and I threw our younger sister a bridal shower, and it was a chance to indulge our love for all things hot pink and glam, and make some tasty food, too. 

• A Hot Pink & Glam Bridal Shower
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Stephanie's 'before' kitchen was dull and colorless, and certainly not the space she'd imagined! But with a budget of under $4000, she completely transformed it.

• Before & After: A Low-Budget Kitchen Remodel
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The humble quesadilla wears many hats. It's a quick weeknight meal that can transform yesterday's leftovers into something new and tasty. Fill it with plain cheese and beans or with shrimp and avocado, the quesadilla is whatever you want to make it.

• How To Make Quesadillas
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As you may remember, I've been getting used to working in my home office/dining room/kitchen/hallway. It's a strange undertaking to move all of your work into a home arena and attempt to get things done, especially when you own your own business. As you can see from the contrast between the photo above with the previous state, most of what I've been doing is decorating!

If you want to maximize your grocery shopping budget, the Environmental Working Group's annual Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen lists are essential tools for figuring out when it is worth spending more for organic produce...

• 2013 Dirty Dozen List
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The first thing you notice when you walk into Cheyenne's loft in the SOMA District of San Francisco is the light. The ceilings are high, the palette is white, but the overall effect is welcoming and warm. 

• Kitchen Tour 
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So often, we think of meals from the Dutch oven as fall and winter fare. But right now is that in-between time when we can get away with heartier dishes that incorporate fresh ingredients and bright flavors.

• 10 Dutch Oven Dinners Perfect for Spring
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This card speaks truth, and don't we know it. If you also are prone to getting hangry, you may want to keep a card or two around for the health of your relationships.  . 

• I'm Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry
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There's really no point in cleaning your place top to bottom right before guests arrive. If they're any fun at all, they're going to make a bit of a mess, right? But you want them to think your house is clean. 

• 8 Quick Clean-Up Tricks
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