Q: Is there any way to speed up making homemade cookies for the holidays? Michelle Potomac, Maryland danielle’s tip

Keep Baking Items in a Basket on Your Kitchen Counter I think pulling things in and out of cabinets takes quite a bit of time. So to speed up your baking process, you can keep white and whole wheat flour, sugar, and oatmeal—all on your counter. Just place large labels on 5 quart (or 4.75 liter) containers that fit in standard 11 x 11 inch baskets—like these from Pottery Barn Kids. They are convenient since they can also be easily moved for cleaning. —Danielle