Leslie tests no-knead bread recipes: last year's NY Times version vs. Cook's new and improved recipe.

dough rising peacefully in its sling

bread: baked! (cooks version)

new and old bread loaves

Leslie can't help herself

Debbie adopted a family-in-need for Christmas; she and Laurel wrap gifts for them.

Leslie shows off her favorite wrapping job.

cauliflower pasta dish, with dry jack and anchovies

dreamy ground lamb sandwich

We wrap Christmas gifts to ship to Texas.

time for some Serious french onion soup