Author: Emily Ho

  • Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Good Causes

    Every year, it seems that more and more of our family members and friends are embracing non-material gifts that are both thoughtful and green. Among these are gifts for good causes – things like meals for the elderly, gardens for schoolchildren, and water purifiers for underdeveloped communities. Are you looking to do the same? Here are 10 ways to make a difference this holiday…

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  • Agree? Disagree? Epicurious Food Trends for 2010

    2009_12_02-trends.jpgIf you’ve been reading The Kitchn for awhile, you know we aren’t driven by trends. We appreciate the really useful, the enduring, and good flavors regardless of popularity. But we aren’t immune to curiosity when it comes to “in” and “out” lists, so we enjoyed reading the new Epicurious predictions for Top 10 Food Trends for 2010…

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  • Ingredient Spotlight: Pink Pepper

    2009_12_01-pinkpepper.jpgIf you live in California, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, or Arizona, you might be seeing these rosy berries in backyards, parks, and farmers’ markets. Did you know they’re identical or very similar to the expensive pink peppercorns sold commercially?

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