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Getting the Most from Dry Herbs

Getting the Most from Dry Herbs

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Learning how to use herbs in cooking from Alex of French Guy Cooking.

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Tiny Cooking, it’s an Actual Thing!

Tiny Cooking, it’s an Actual Thing!

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Who knew there was community of chefs who like cooking in Lilliputian kitchens?

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Weekend Watch: Learn Crochet, Quilting, and Cooking with the Crafty Gemini

Weekend Watch: Learn Crochet, Quilting, and Cooking with the Crafty Gemini

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Vanessa, the Crafty Gemini, has been hard at work and it shows. Try watching any of the dozens of her videos this weekend.

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Meet the Aerospace Engineer Baker at Maker Faire UK

Meet the Aerospace Engineer Baker at Maker Faire UK

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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Andrew Smyth shares his excitement for the upcoming Maker Faire UK, where he’ll be showing off his baking and engineering skills with a live build!

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How to Make Your Own Chef’s Knife

How to Make Your Own Chef’s Knife

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Watch Alex of French Guy Cooking customize his own chef’s knife.

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5 Reasons Why Chefs Need Hackerspaces

Dan Mills

By Dan Mills

Dan Mills

Dan is the founder of Tinker Kitchen, where food hackers can learn, experiment, and have fun with cooking. He is a collector of kitchen gadgets, big and small. Previously, Dan worked as a product manager and hacker at tech nonprofits Creative Commons and Mozilla.

Sign up for the Tinker Kitchen mailing list to hear news and learn when we're ready to open: tinkerkitchen.org

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Preparing food can at times be a craft or a science. Chefs need the freedom to experiment and a place that can facilitate creativity.

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