Home Classic Martha Ideas By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on February 13, 2011 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos We've collected some of our favorite kitchen ideas -- the clever, practical, and always beautiful ideas that Martha put her own unique stamp on. 01 of 14 Frost a Layer Cake While she wasn't the first to frost a cake, she taught everyone how to finish a cake like a professional baker. Frosting How-To 02 of 14 Brick Pressed Sandwich Martha was always apt to share a delicious idea and recipe -- no matter what country it was from. Here, she shares the technique for an Italian pressed sandwich or panini. 03 of 14 Tomato Paste Saver Never a fan of waste, Martha always had ideas to save time and ingredients. Here a way to conserve tomato paste. Tomato Paste Saver How-To 04 of 14 Slicing Bacon Strips Martha could always be counted on to provide an easier solution to a common kitchen frustration. Sliced Bacon How-To 05 of 14 Martha's Meyer Lemon Anniversary Cake Prior to her television show and magazine, most people had never heard of or seen a Meyer Lemon (the fruit's richer, sweeter cousin). Here she celebrates the Meyer with an impressive anniversary cake View Recipe 06 of 14 Scented Geranium Pound Cake Adding a simple edible flower to a classic recipe elevates its taste and its beauty. View Recipe 07 of 14 Less Mess Bacon This spatter-free technique puts the "bake" back in bacon Less Mess Bacon How-To 08 of 14 Martha's Stain Chart This handy stain guide is still asked for time and time again. Martha's Stain Chart 09 of 14 Removing Tarnish José Picayo Leave it to Martha to share a clean, natural solution for polishing silver. Removing Tarnish How-To 10 of 14 Unsticking a Drawer Given her love of antiques, it is no surprise Martha shared this idea for stubborn piece of older furniture. An old, wooden bureau can be a cherished piece, but after many years of service, its drawers may not open and close with the same ease they once did. Give them a helping hand: Rub the undersides with a wax candle, and they will slide open like new. 11 of 14 Cleaning Votive Holders Another quick, mess-free solution -- this one for your home candles. Votive Cleaning How-To 12 of 14 How to Fold a Fitted Sheet Martha's foolproof technique for folding a fitted sheet has made linen closets more organized the world over. Fitted Sheet Fold How-To 13 of 14 Removing Red Wine A classic Martha solution to a classic dilemma. Removing a Red Wine Stain 14 of 14 Ribbon Bulletin Board Another classic example of taking the utilitarian to beautiful heights. Ribbon Bulletin Board How-To Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit