Martha Stewart Living

6 days ago | marthastewart.com | Riley Wofford

Photo: Getty / Madeleine Steinbach If you’re a fan of all things salty and briney, pickles and capers are just the beginning—do not overlook sauerkraut. If you’re new to this delicious fermented food, you might be wondering how to eat sauerkraut. Think of kraut as similar to those equally briney ingredients or like another fermented food, kimchi. It can be used to add flavor and texture to so many dishes. Its fresh and crunchy bite makes it perfect for adding texture to salads and many side dishes.

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Laura Manzano

A perfectly cooked egg is a fundamental comfort food, and essential and endlessly useful for any home cook to know how to prepare. Whether fried in a skillet, folded into a soft scramble, baked in a quiche, or poached for a Benedict, eggs elevate even the simplest meal. A jammy egg is a perfect example. If you're not familiar with this egg preparation, we're here for you. Find out how to make jammy eggs and the best ways to enhance and enjoy them.

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Samantha Johnson

Growing a vegetable garden is plenty of work on its own without worrying that your efforts will be ruined by hungry pests. One of the crops where this is the biggest concern is tomatoes, which attract various pests, from tomato hornworms to thrips and aphids. One of the most effective—and rewarding—ways to prevent pests from bothering your tomatoes is to plant neighboring crops that act as a buffer or deterrent to keep insects away.

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Olivia McIntosh

If you enjoy using your fireplace throughout the winter, you may have accumulated a pile of wood ash. As the weather warms up, it's important to clean out your fireplace, but where do you put all of the leftover wood ash? One Redditor shared how they have a "whole winter's stove" worth of ash, but they're not sure what to do with it. They turned to Reddit for advice on how others make the most of their "few cubic feet worth" of ash instead of just throwing it out.

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Need a beautiful bouquet ASAP? Favorite florist closed? Your grocery store likely has a flowers section that can be both a convenient and economical option—but knowing which ones to pick can make or break a supermarket bouquet. The next time you're grabbing blooms in the checkout aisle, heed these tips from a professional florist for a beautifully curated bouquet that'll last (so you actually have time to enjoy it).