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How to properly season steak: Tips from a professional chef

The secret to a juicy, tender steak starts with seasoning.

Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

How to Season the Sides of Your Steak

Good steaks do not need brining (wet or dry). They do not need complicated rubs. They (usually) do not need marinades. Good chops might need some of these things, but both always need some seasoning—at least a healthy sprinkling of salt. And I like to make sure that salt gets on all sides, including the edges, especially the edges that contain a good bit of fat. (Do you eat the pieces of browned fat on a steak? I always have, but apparently some…

Why is venison on expensive plates and food pantry shelves?

Venison, a luxury meat sold in high-end stores also shows up on the winter menus of expensive restaurants. But venison from deer killed by hunters can't be sold, so much of it is given away for free.

BRILLIANT Ways to Make the Most of Your BBQ Leftovers

It's time to get creative with your leftover barbecue.

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

15 Common Meat Myths That Need to be Crushed for Good

Meat: You love it and yet read so much false information online about it. Next time someone comes to you with these common meat myths, hit them back with the facts.

How to Choose Fabric like a Pro

Fabric selections have a huge impact on a space, so when selecting fabrics for your home, there are many important questions and tips to keep in mind...

Do You Know Cuddle Fabric?

Shannon Fabrics had a big presence in Road’s 2016 Marketplace. Featuring their signature “Cuddle” fabric collection, Shannon Fabrics showed guests why they have become a household name when it come…

From Fabrics to Antiques

World of Interiors March issue features a line of fabrics from affluent designers such as Ralph Lauren, Robert Allen and William Yeoward. However it’s not the fabrics that caught our eye, but…

Choose Fabrics First When Decorating!

You may have heard the expression "the fabric of life." This refers to the human threads woven together from life's experience, which in turn define our personal style. Understanding this leads to designing environments that express and reflect who we areHow do you begin selecting fabrics to live with everyday? How do you know what you want to live with? What mood do you want to achieve? What energizes you and what gives you comfort? Answering these questions before selecting fabrics for…

Going Against the Grain with Bolt Fabrics

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

The many uses of Sunbrella fabrics

One of the best performance fabrics on the market today, Sunbrella can stand up to the relentless beat of the sun and nature’s most unforgiving elements.

Wearable fabrics that react to your body

Ruff is a conceptual design project that features 3D-printed responsive wearable fabrics.

Editors' Picks: 96 Off-the-Wall Fabrics and Wallcoverings

From lush floral wallpaper and linen-polyester to gravure-printed vinyl wallcovering, here are 96 recent products that pack a punch when it comes to graphics. Sandra Jordan intr...