Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the importance of texture and acidity in food. More than almost anything else, save maybe basic seasoning (salt), these are the components I look for in a dish.

Kelly is a happy hybrid of geek and hippie with a penchant for all things DIY. A full-time freelance writer, when she's not nestled into her couch crankin' out crafty prose with her miscreant ...

There's a reason that everyone from Alexa Chung to Kat Graham have been rocking choppy, messy hair at a variety of lengths. It's cute, casual, and so simple to do. Creating bouncy, textured hair is ...

Each hair type has its “quick styling” pros and cons. Girls with extremely straight hair might not even need to warm up a flatiron to complete a sleek, fly-away free look. A few drops of smoothing ...

Using room temperature eggs genuinely makes a big difference! They blend more easily into the batter, preserving the correct temperature and texture. This principle extends beyond eggs to all your ...

Freezing chicken seems like one of the simplest tasks in the kitchen. You buy, prepare or store the leftovers and, almost without thinking, put everything in the freezer believing you're doing the ...

Texture and tactile materials can help infuse an often ignored sensory element: touch. How often have you enjoyed how something felt, perhaps a furry pillow, textured throw or area rug? Regardless, ...