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Learn how to make the perfect loaf of Italian bread, just like you'd buy at a bakery or store. This easy recipe makes two large loaves of bread with a soft, airy crumb and a crunchy, chewy crust. There are many types of Italian bread, from a focaccia to a ciabatta to this Tuscan bread, and more. The Italian bread I have for you today is what you'd likely find sold at the supermarket simply as "Italian bread." It's very different from those other breads I mentioned, but it's just as delicious. This is an exquisite bread: with a spongy,...

Photos courtesy of Eytan Stern Weber at Evan Joseph Images This 1920 Federal-style brick townhouse at 82 Dean Street in Boerum Hill was, in a former life, a boarding house for World War II Navy veterans. After being left vacant for half a decade, the building was stripped bare and brought back to life by a couple in search of a blank slate, according to a Curbed account of the multi-year renovation that yielded a designer home courtesy of the design firm Ashe + Leandro and Mercer Street Restoration. Asking $7,999,000, the home’s interiors balance stunning design with comfort and...

When my father told me he hit my mother only once in twenty-three years of marriage, I didn’t even bother replying. A long time had passed since I had challenged any of his stories, with their fabricated events, dates, and details. When I was a boy, I always saw him as a liar and his lies embarrassed me, as if they were my own. Now, as an adult, it didn’t even seem to me like he was lying. He truly believed his words could recreate facts according to his desires or regrets. A few days later, though, his punctilious assertion...

There are few things as indulgent and universally adored as the golden layers of a well-made Baklava or the soft, buttery crumb of a delicate brioche. Each, in its own right, is a masterpiece of pastry. So, imagine the idea of marrying these two desserts – this Baklava Brioche, is a fusion of decadent flavours and textures. Each bite is an embrace of the familiar and the novel, taking us from the nostalgic lanes of a classic patisserie to the vibrant hustle-bustle of a Middle Eastern souk. Creating this dessert involves a beautiful harmony of well-chosen ingredients. The brioche dough...

If you’re like me, your garage is the primary way you come in and out of your home. As a result, we always have keys, wallets, hats, and sunglasses on shelves spread throughout our kitchen.  Even worse, since the closest closet is near the front door, we also have shoes stashed all over our downstairs.  If this sounds familiar, the answer may be to create a garage mudroom with a designated place for all your stuff.  In this article, I’ve gathered several practical, creative ideas to help you get your entryway organized.  But first, let’s talk about how important it...