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One-Bowl Flourless Chocolate Cake

One-Bowl Flourless Chocolate Cake

Flourless chocolate cake is a dessert that has been part of my kitchen journey since nearly the beginning. From the moment I was allowed to turn the oven on by myself, I wanted to know how to turn ...
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Making the Signature Floral Tablecloth

Making the Signature Floral Tablecloth

At Quittner, our color family tends towards earthy tones and neutrals. We have preference for creams, grays, beiges, deep blues, mustardy yellows, and dark greens. Each spring, though, the store ...
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The Making of the Palatine Collection

The Making of the Palatine Collection

The Palatines didn't leave much behind. They arrived in the Hudson Valley in 1710 on ships after spending years waiting on boats in New York Harbor. They had left Europe as refugees, and they dise...
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Recipe: Spring Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Recipe: Spring Rhubarb Coffee Cake

When we were kids, we chewed on rhubarb stalks like they were candy. The tart bite was the closest we'd be getting to sour gummies all summer. Today, our son, Crowe, already knows at 22 months how...
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Simple Changes for a Tranquil Home Office

Simple Changes for a Tranquil Home Office

I've found that long and strenuous hours sitting at a desk in your home office — be it a dedicated room, a desk tucked into a corner, or simply your kitchen table — hard at work can cause a feeling...
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