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The first is that it’s so easy to make, especially if you have a stand mixer. The second is that it’s highly customizable. You can add whatever flavorings or toppings you prefer and, as the Internet has shown us, shape and design it however you want. This recipe proves both points with a simple, no-knead focaccia that works as a great base for different variations (say, a Filipino-style focaccia?). You only need a couple of ingredients and tools to make this recipe. It takes four hours to make, but don’t worry, most of the time is just waiting. We recommend...

According to the American Burn Association, approximately 486,000 Americans sustain a burn injury that requires treatment each year. That means about every minute there’s such an injury in the USA, and most of these burns are associated with either eating or cooking. Of course, safe practices in the kitchen can go a long way to preventing injuries of all types, including burns. And, one of the best ways to ensure your hands, wrists and arms stay safely away from the heat is to wear oven mitts or use pot holders. Oven mitts offer a barrier of protection between your skin...

A few months ago I decided I'd like to try baking all our bread instead of buying some of it at the store. I was already baking about half of what we eat, but was tired of getting cheap grocery store bread that was full of junk (and the nice stuff is pricey!!). So I tried out a bunch of different recipes, tweaked my favorite, and baked my heart out. Little did I know that a couple months later, there would be a serious bread shortage in stores! I'm so glad I was already in the habit of baking all...