The Dirt | 2014 | week no. 50

The Dirt is our version of a weekly link roundup, where we share what's currently capturing our interest around the web. Hope you'll enjoy, and feel free to share what you're reading in the comments. We'd love to hear from you!

A clever idea for spreading the bounty of homegrown fruits and veggies. (via Grist)

Heading into the kitchen? Check out this handy video archive of cooking fundamentals. (via NYT)

If your holiday season is feeling full already, consider a low-key weeknight party. (via Gardenista)

We're planning to set up a hot cocoa bar on Christmas Eve. (via Sugar and Charm)

How new plant species are discovered. (via The New York Botanical Garden)

A picture-perfect holiday cake. (via Free People)

And how to take the perfect food photo. (via Cupcakes and Cashmere)