We should all have a solid command of the ABCs of baking. Thankfully, Food52's Test Kitchen Manager Erin McDowell — alongside photographer Sarah Stone, who both blog at The Shutter Oven — is here, ...

Working as a decorative painter for over 20 years, climbing scaffolding and ladders, I enjoyed bringing beauty to life in many homes and business. During family times I would trade my painting apron ...

One of the best - and most beautiful - parts of fall is all the lovely foliage we get on the east coast. Nothing gets me into the season quite like the crisp crunch of leaves beneath my feet, so we ...

As much as I love the upcoming holiday season, I’m just not ready for winter. I miss the days of crisp, bright red, orange and yellow leaves and the chilly, yet comfortable, breeze that came with ...

What's my number one holiday pet peeve? Cookies that taste like cardboard. Don't get me wrong: I'm a sucker for all things adorably decorated, and roll-out cookies are no exception. But just because ...

Cookie decorating ideas and easy recipes come together to create fun and eye catching treats perfect for any party. This collection showcases beautiful cookie designs, simple decorating techniques, ...

If you are the most confident baker, you can easily master many of these beautiful and yummy cookies. Plus, there are plenty of simple ones the kids would love to help with. And that isn't spending ...

Learn how to make the most amazing coffee bean cookies! These beautiful cookies are shaped like real coffee beans. If you love coffee desserts and cookies, you’re going to be obsessed. They’re crisp ...

Although the options for creative, beautiful cookies are limitless, sometimes, you just want a good old classic sugar cookie. Sugar cookies can seem boring or dry, but these giant ones definitely aren ...