the fauxmartha

The Faux Martha(Opens in a new window) shares her tips for making simple citrus summer cocktails, plus recipes for a refreshing Paloma and Mojito.

Melissa Coleman, creator of The Faux Martha and friend of OXO (remember her Minimalist Cabinets and Drawers?(Opens in a new window)) is launching her new book The Minimalist Kitchen(Opens in a new window). We're so excited about the book, which is filled with tips for achieving an organized pantry, techniques for efficiency in the kitchen and 100 wholesome recipes we can't wait to try.

In a few short days, this large bird will be the centerpiece on so many tables across America. And yet, very few of us feel confident in our turkey cooking skills. For good reason. We typically only cook a whole bird 1-2 times a year (which is not easy in the first place), with a good 11 months in between each attempt. It’s hard to feel confident in something you don’t make often. For the past 9 years, I’ve been making the same recipe. After 9 attempts, I’m