“No artist is pleased… There is only a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”
Martha's Vineyard, Woodhole Vineyard Bay, Massachusetts, October 2012
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Ah to be back on the water!! It has been ages but we finally made it out thanks to our dear family friend who owns this spectacularly beautiful boat and who so generously lent it to us for the afternoon to sail!! It was MAGNIFICENT! Will is a sailor (was a sea captain for many years) and was so happy. I also love to sail but watching him in his element was my highlight! The sun on our faces and the breeze in our hair was also lovely. We are going on a week long sailing trip just the two of us next week so it was the perfect preparation. We went out with Captain Mike who is not only a fantastic sailor and outdoorsman but also a professional commercial photographer! We giggled along as he snapped our photo and used our complicated camera with such ease. All in all it was the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon, a little rosé included! This might be one of my favorite days we have spent on the Vineyard. We had a nice stroll in town before setting sail and discovered a new local shop called the Larter. We bought […]
Rolling the dough in sesame seeds enhances the flavor of the tahini and gives the cookies a satisfying crunch.
Martha has prepared thousands of delicious desserts for readers, audiences, and guests. We wondered: Which are her absolute favorites? We asked, she answered. Learn just which cookies, cobblers, and cakes she adores most.
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Drying washing on an outdoor line has been done for thousands of years. It is one of the oldest and most widely-used domestic chores, practiced in nearly every culture around the world. From the moment human beings began to wash their garments, they began to dry them outdoors. I have very fond memories of helping my grandmother hang the laundry on the line when I would spend summer days there as a child. As soon as the warmer weather arrived and there was no risk of showers or damp, my grandmother would begin hanging her clean laundry outside to dry in earnest. Clothing, towels, bed linens and table linens were all strung up with those old-fashioned wooden clothespins in her backyard. Summer is the perfect season to adopt this cost-effective, energy-saving practice. Not only is line drying an easy and effective way to save energy, by reducing electric dryer usage, but it also has many benefits to the clothing itself. The sun acts as a natural brightener and actual outdoor scents (as oppose to synthetic ones) will give your laundry a bonus boost of freshness. Below are some exerpts from Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook on how to line-dry laundry. LINE DRYING: A GUIDE Anything that can be tumble dried can also be dried on a clothesline or drying rack. If weather and space permit, outdoor drying is best. But for apartment living, during the cold, wet months, and for items that might fade in direct sunlight, the basement (if not too damp), attic, utility room, or in a pinch, the bathroom are all appropriate places for air drying laundry. Store-bought wooden or plastic-coated wire racks are handy for this purpose. Wherever you dry clothes, you'll minimize wrinkles by folding directly from the line or rack and placing the laundry in a basket or tub before putting it away. Outdoor clotheslines should be hung as close to the laundry room as possible in a space with a four-foot allowance on either side to keep the clothes from snagging on branches or rubbing up against the sides of fences or walls, which may be dirty. Clotheslines should be long enough to accommodate at least one load of wash - about 35 feet is optimal - but not much longer than that, or the weight of the wet laundry may bring the load sagging to the ground. (All clotheslines will eventually stretch out, so you will occasionally have to remove it and tighten it again.) A spot that gets generous sun tempered by periods of occasional shade is ideal. The most common types of clotheslines are plastic, nylon and cotton rope. All will need to be changed if they develop mold or mildew. Cotton lines are the most prone to mildew and mold growth, but they are very sturdy and provide a good gripping surface for the clothespins. Nylon lines are lightweight, water- and mildew-resistant and very strong, but their slick surface can make fastening clothespins a challenge. Plastic lines with wire or fiber reinforcements are generally stretch-resistant, waterproof and inexpensive. However, dirt can often cling to plastic lines so they will need to be wiped off occasionally with a damp cloth. LINE-DRYING TECHNIQUES: Laundry will dry faster and with fewer wrinkles if a breeze is allowed to pass through it, thanks to strategic hanging standards. There are two basic kinds of clothespins. One is simply a split piece of wood that slides over the fabric and the line, fastening them together. The other type works like a pair of scissors, with a hinge that allows it to pinch the fabric and the line together. Which type you use depends entirely on your preference. Here's how to hang laundry effectively: HOW TO HANG CLOTHING: Hang clothes upside down to avoid stretching the material where it might be most visible, such as the shoulders. To avoid leaving clothespin marks on a cotton sweater, thread the legs of an old pair of pantyhose through the sleeves and pull the waist of the hose through the neck. Pin the clothespegs to the feet and the waist of the pantyhose rather than the sweater itself. This will allow the sweater to hang freely. Turn coloured or dark items inside out to avoid fading from the sun. A few hours in the sun is not likely to adversely affect them, but they can fade if they are left in full sun all day. HOW TO HANG SHEETS AND TABLECLOTHS: Instead of draping them over the clothesline, fold these large items in half and pin the corners of the hem edge to the line, allowing the fold to hang open at the bottom. Then, in between those corners, pin each hem to the line separately, creating gaps at the top to catch the breeze. HOW TO HANG TOWELS: Drape the short end over the line so it overlaps by three inches, then clip. You can reduce the stiff texture towels acquire on the line by giving them a few sharp snaps just before pinning them to the line and once again before folding them. Alternatively, you could add 1/4 cup of white vinegar or baking soda along with your laundry detergent during the wash cycle, or remove them from the line while they are still slightly damp and place them in the dryer for a few moments before folding them. TIP: Periodically hanging your pillows and cushions on a clothesline will freshen them and minimize the need to wash them. Before hanging them, aggitate them gently with your hands to release dust. Repeat this when you take them off the line.
Summer in New England is so unique and picturesque. There is always so much to do from coastal activities to mountain hikes. Sharing a few ideas!
Our easy BBQ sauce is the fastest, easiest route to a homemade BBQ sauce. Just whisk the ingredients together, then brush on your favorite grilled meat.
One doesn't have to wait until spring to enjoy the beauty of springtime blooms - just force some bulbs indoors. Forcing is the process of speeding up a bulb’s development by simulating the conditions of winter and spring - it's a way of fooling Mother Nature and tricking the bulb to bloom before its time.
While beef broth might seem like an unexpected ingredient, it's a must for authentic German potato salad. Mixed with sauteed onions, it gives the vinegary slices of Yukon Golds an extra savory touch.
Top Atlanta blog Waiting on Martha shares 11 easy tips for traveling so you're prepared, organized and safe on your trip. These tips for traveling ...
While it's no longer a hidden gem, the island makes a great weekend trip from many East Coast cities. Here's how to do a weekend in Martha's Vineyard.
The custards are based on French pots de creme ("potted custards"), which are baked in individual cups or ramekins.
Go inside this couple's stylish, subtle celebration at a 128-year-old estate in Mallorca, Spain.
Kremowka (pronounced kreh-MOOV-kah) is a Polish cream cake that sandwiches vanilla pastry cream between two layers of puff pastry. Martha made this recipe on episode 611 of Martha Bakes.
A collection of New England lighthouse photographs taken by photographer and frequent contributor Kindra Clineff.
As a semi-professional pancake flipper (read: I have two pancake-loving kids), I’m constantly chasing fluffy diner-style pancakes. Last year, I even tested eight popular recipes to find a favorite. Still, my unquenchable thirst for better pancakes means I’m drawn to every new recipe or technique I see. That’s why I saved an Instagram post from Martha Stewart last May and have been thinking about it ever since.
Follow a timeline of Martha Stewart's journey, including rare photos from her early days as a model to moving into Turkey Hill.
Wiener Schnitzel with Pork
Martha's stroopwafels recipe has a batter similar to that used for crepes. It's cooked in a waffle cone maker to create crispy wafels which are sandwiched with a homemade caramel.
A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert, these apple pastries are spiced with cinnamon and studded with raisins. Martha made this recipe on episode 708 of Martha Bakes.
Celebrate Hanukkah with these traditional sufganiyot, also known as jelly doughnuts. They are fried in oil, then rolled in sugar, and filled with jam.
Everything I did while visiting Martha's Vineyard with the kelley House. From Aquinnah Cliffs, to the Edgartown Lighthouse, come see the Vineyards.
These garden wedding venues are filled with lush flowers, sprawling greenery, and more, making them perfect locations for your ceremony and reception.
Make some of these thin, Swiss imprint cookies for any occasion of the year.
JAPAN FOOT LONG FRIES Though the foot-long fry trend has yet to blow up in the U.S, I am guessing it’s only a matter of time. That means, you should start assessing exactly how you feel about…
Sherry vinegar, paprika, green olives,and jarred piquillo peppers provide Spanish flair for this deeply flavorful braise. It starts with a whole chicken cut into pieces.
The intricate Ukranian craft starts with the right egg. Here's everything you need to know about creating pysanky eggs, from waxing and penciling to coloring and etching.
Chicken fricassée is classic French dish of simmered chicken pieces with hearty vegetables in a rich, silky sauce.
Basque settlers first arrived in Nevada during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Originally from the Pyrenees region of France, they brought with them a treasured recipe called gateau Basque, a tart that is traditionally filled with either pastry cream or black cherry jam. Martha's recipe combines the best of both worlds and calls for pastry cream and brandy-soaked cherries. She made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.
Planning a destination wedding? Here are helpful tips and tricks to planning your faraway day.
Croquettes are adorned with parsley for these bite-size appetizers.
These perfect fluffy buttermilk sourdough pancakes can be made overnight using leftover starter or discard so the batter is ready to go in the morning.
Make this Boeuf Bourguignon recipe for a hardy, delicious main course that everyone will love.
Massachusetts, also known as The Bay State, The Old Colony State, The Puritan State and The Baked Bean State, has a lot to see and explore. Have a look of ... Read more
Also known as nutmeg slices, these easy-to-make cookies boast two more warming spices -- cinnamon and ginger -- and are just the thing for a coffee break. A fork is all you need for the striking linear decoration on top.
Risotto is a great base for all kinds of vegetables. It's done when it has a loose consistency and ripples when spooned into a bowl.
Originally invented in the 1800's at Boston's Parker House Hotel, the Boston Cream Pie has earned its rightful reputation as a classic American dessert. It's a beauty of a cake, with two moist, spongy layers of butter cake creating a sandwich with a thick layer of vanilla custard in the center and a luscious slathering of chocolate ganache over the top.
Chad Robertson, of San Francisco's legendary Tartine Bakery provides a step-by-step for baking his classic country bread.
Nothing hits the spot on a chilly winter night like a hearty bowl of stew. Boost the feel-good factor with this lighter version.
Set on a pristine oceanfront site, the charming Martha’s Vineyard summer home of Lynn Forester de Rothschild and her husband, Sir Evelyn, conjures the character of an old house expanded over generations
Martha learned this family recipe for pierogi with a simple filling of mashed potatoes from her mother, Mrs Kostyra.
Fresh baked regulach makes the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table.
