Melissa Rayworth, Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

The cover of “Binging with Babish: 100 Recipes Recreated from Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows,” by Andrew Rea.

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You CAN try this at home: Cookbook serves up TV, movie foods

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressDecember 7, 2019

It all started with a fictional turkey burger.Andrew Rea’s YouTube video series “Binging with Babish” was born in 2016 when he attempted to recreate the “fussy little burger” described in elaborate detail by Rob Lowe’s character Chris Traeger on a…

This laundry room includes plenty of storage with cabinets by Ornare, as well as recessed ceiling lighting and natural light, creating a space that's welcoming and also functional.

Drab and boring?Not these laundry rooms

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressOctober 11, 2019

Whole grain toast with avocado is a fast but nutritious school-morning breakfast, and parents can add a hard-boiled egg for extra protein.

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Healthy breakfast on a busy school morning? It’s not so hard

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressAugust 23, 2019

This space, created for relaxing and meditation by Carolyn DiCarlo in a New York home, has a moveable cushion with a view of the outdoors. To capture a space for relaxing, meditation and morning newspaper-reading, DiCarlo created a window seat and nature perch for these clients overlooking the trees in Central Park.

Ask a designer: 4 simple steps toward a healthier home

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressJuly 19, 2019

Yard sales and consignment shops are two options for turning unworn kids’ clothing into cash, but there’s also a digital alternative: Apps like Totspot, where you can buy and items to other parents throughout the country.

Five apps to help families stay in touch and on task

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressMarch 17, 2016

Two islands instead of one offer plenty of space in a super kitchen. Interior designers and trend-watchers say people are building or remodeling kitchens that include work and entertainment space, too.

Super kitchen: Stove, fridge and wifi countertop is now the trend

by Melissa Rayworth Associated PressMarch 10, 2016