Ellen Niz

The doyenne of French cooking has been given homage with a new TV series about not just her cooking but her life. We're already hearing her voice encouraging us.

If, unlike us, you don't find yourself going through pure maple syrup at a dizzying rate, then you might be wondering the best way to store it so you don't waste a single, perfect amber drop.

Za'atar. It's seemingly everywhere these days and with darn good reason. In case you're not in the know, we explain what it is, where it's from, and how to use it.

Cracks sometimes happen. And it wouldn't be the worst thing to have happened this year. We can, however, help you exert some measure of control over the beauty of your cheesecake. Here's how.