A cracked, discolored, or rough wooden spatula is no longer safe for cooking. Transform it into a rack with an aesthetic that ...

Edited version of a story first published Tuesday, April 15, 2003: Caytie Harrison is admittedly timid about lamb. She tried it once at a restaurant and loved it. But she has yet to cook it at home.

Lamb is typically set aside for special occasions. This holds true especially for a rack of lamb — one of the pricier cuts. But rack of lamb is noted for its terrific flavor and for being versatile ...