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My Hometown: A Day in Calcutta

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Reeti Roy takes us on a day in the life of her hometown of Calcutta.  More »

Photo Essay: At Home With Technomadia

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Technomadia's Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard give you a tour of their home on the road.  More »

Absence Makes the Home Grow Fonder

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Morgan Leahy discusses the value of creating a home and staying in one place while her husband serves in the Navy  More »

Point Reyes: The Shore Left Behind

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What is it that allows certain places to set anchor in us?  More »

How to Create a Peaceful & Positive Home

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Simple ways to create a calm, clean and happy living space.  More »

VOTE: What Are Your Favorite Things at Home?

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Some things at home just can't be replaced. What comforts do you appreciate the most?   More »

Happy Holidays and Traditions Galore from Team Matador

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The Matador team shares their favorite holiday traditions.  More »

Five Recipe Blogs That Will Change the Way You See Food

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Fabulous, disgusting and awe inspiring websites that will take your culinary imagination farther than perhaps you even wanted to go.   More »

Find Solitude & Rejuvenation In Life’s Best Moments

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Finding quiet time on the road can often as easy as getting up before the world has opened its eyes, but it's not as simply achieved at home. What's   More »

In Search of the Swedish Companion – Tunnbröd‏

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The French have got croissants. Greeks, pita bread. And Swedes? Photojournalist and Matador Goods editor Lola Ak  More »

Falling for Autumn: Magic, Poetry and Adventure In Your Local Farmer’s Market

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Winter days bring thoughts of long, dreary boredom for many. Find out how professional cook Claiborne Milde finds inspiration to warm her winter night  More »

Urban Homesteading: Turn Your City Home Into Country Living

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Who says you can't have a farm in the backyard of your inter-city home?  More »

8 Simple Ways To Be A Great Host

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Being a great host can be inexpensive and easy, provided you take a few minutes to plan in advance. And since long-distance friendships depend on thos  More »

Lost Voices: Boston Hustle

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We saw Paulo at the Havard stop on the Boston Underground. His music followed us outside as we departed the subway building. We returned to record som  More »

5 Ways to Simplify Your Life

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Thoreau said it best: "Simplify, simplify." Here's how.   More »

8 Ways to Know You’re Home for Awhile

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Home sweet home?  More »

Photo Essay: 20 of the Freakiest Custom Bikes on the Road

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For those out there who think bikes are nothing more than two wheels, two pedals, and a chain.  More »

What’s Up with Upcycling?

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Upcyling is a much-discussed but poorly understood concept of green living. Fortunately, the basics are easy to understand and the results are eco-fri  More »

A Beginner’s Guide To Foraging For Food

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Though we have found more complex ways to assemble a meal, foraging remains relevant today for anyone interested in cheap, locally-sourced, food.  More »

Wine With Your Whopper: An Interview With Sommelier Gary Vaynerchuk

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"With Cheez-its I think Sancerre could be an interesting play."  More »

Goodbye Sushi, Hello Ceviche

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Cooking raw fish in citrus juice is at the heart of one of South America's most popular dishes, Ceviche.  More »

Anatomy of a Smörgåsbord

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Ever wondered what a typical smörgåsbord includes? Matador Editor Lola Akinmade goes hunting for the usual suspects.  More »

Recession-Proof Your Pet

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Despite what the pet industry tries to peddle, animals do not need much to be healthy and happy, but they do need consistency and care.  More »

Avoiding Household Dangers: An Interview With The Queen Of Clean, Alison Haynes

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All you need to know about keeping your crib in order.  More »

Tasting Place

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In that sometimes maddening quest to feel connected to place, sometimes the best thing to do is poise oneself over a pan of local flavors.  More »

7 Holiday Craft Projects to do with the Kids

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Spending time with your favorite little people this holiday season? Channel your inner Martha Stewart and get them into these 7 craft projects.   More »

24 Super Healthy Eats and Drinks For 2009

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Here's to a happy, healthy, and delicious 2009!  More »

10 Essentials For Switching to a Vegan Kitchen

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No vegan kitchen is complete without these items.  More »

My Hometown in 500 Words: Bristol, New Hampshire

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"It was the kind of town you'd drive through while singing to your radio, completely unaware that a population had just passed."  More »

Five New Turkey Recipes to Spice Up This Thanksgiving

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Whether you want a new take on traditional turkey recipes, or tasty but but quicker meals, try one of these dishes this Thanksgiving. You'll thank us.  More »

How to Make Sugar Skulls for Dia de los Muertos

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Learn to make this traditional Mexican folk art for memorializing the dead.  More »

12 Tips for Landing an Apartment in NYC

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12 steps to help you find your New York City abode.  More »

Four Easy Apartment Garden Projects

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Want to try gardening but don't think you have the space? Want to improve your cooking? These four garden projects are for you  More »

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