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CHOW Food Editor Aida Mollenkamp shows how to safeguard a freshly frosted cake until it’s served. CHOW Food Editor Aida Mollenkamp shows how to safeguard a freshly frosted cake until it’s served.« less

Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, makes smart points about heat and baking that, if taken to heart, will undoubtedly result in the most perfect chocolate chip cookies ever. Start testing his c more » Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, makes smart points about heat and baking that, if taken to heart, will undoubtedly result in the most perfect chocolate chip cookies ever. Start testing his concepts with this recipe.« less

CHOW Video intern, Lauren Stenmoe, gives her own recipe for Halloween blood that actually tastes good. CHOW Video intern, Lauren Stenmoe, gives her own recipe for Halloween blood that actually tastes good.« less

Associate Editor Roxanne Web of Spiders shows the proper way to take your Halloween punch to the next level. Associate Editor Roxanne Web of Spiders shows the proper way to take your Halloween punch to the next level.« less

CHOW's Abominable Snow Man, shows a quick and easy method to make sure you can drink without letting your costume get in the way. CHOW's Abominable Snow Man, shows a quick and easy method to make sure you can drink without letting your costume get in the way.« less

Blogger Adrienne Capps shares her recipe for making ketchup from scratch. Blogger Adrienne Capps shares her recipe for making ketchup from scratch.« less

San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams, will make your next canning session easier with this tip about quick jar sterilization. San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams, will make your next canning session easier with this tip about quick jar sterilization.« less

San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams, does not encourage the use of store-bought pectins. Make your own, she (lovingly) taunts. San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams, does not encourage the use of store-bought pectins. Make your own, she (lovingly) taunts.« less

San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams uses herbs to make her jam pop, and suggests that you do, too. In the video she gives a tip on how to do it. San Francisco-based Shakirah Simley, owner of Slow Jams uses herbs to make her jam pop, and suggests that you do, too. In the video she gives a tip on how to do it.« less

CHOW.com Copy Chief Deborah Lewis tested two member recipes, Brownie in a Mug, single serving and Microwave Chocolate Mug Brownie. She liked the latter, as you'll see here. CHOW.com Copy Chief Deborah Lewis tested two member recipes, Brownie in a Mug, single serving and Microwave Chocolate Mug Brownie. She liked the latter, as you'll see here.« less