Walk into any restaurant or cafe kitchen and you're sure to find a few things they all have in common—the nutty smell of fresh butter, the sizzle of garlic hitting the pan...and butcher block ...

We dive into the Internet’s top tips for a DIY kitchen refresh to see if we can buff out years of use without breaking the bank. Q: My big kitchen, which could charitably be described as “country” ...

Gabriela Tulian/Getty Images Butcher block countertop ideas - wood countertop in classic kitchen After deciding where to put it, picking a style for a butcher block countertop is the next step. Dark ...

* To make rich simple syrup: dissolve 2 cups of sugar into 1 cup of water, over heat. Cool and use immediately, or store in the refrigerator. Squeeze lemon juice into a shaker tin, and place the rind ...