This week The Kitchn features spaghetti squash and gives tips for choosing the best one and how to cook it, including related recipes.

Also on The Kitchn, a review of Epicurean boards, what to do with leftover egg whites, how to make your own wedding cake, and tips for cooking with lavender.

• Good Product: Epicurean Cutting Surfaces: As an alternative to typical wooden or plastic cutting boards, Epicurean boards are made of layers of paper that are soaked in a resin and cured to make one bonded piece of material.
• Quick Tips: What To Do With Leftover Egg Whites: Don't throw out those egg whites; freeze them! You'll always have whites on hand for egg white-centric recipes, such as meringues and angel food cake.
• DIY Wedding Inspiration: How To Make Your Own Wedding Cake (Without Losing Your Mind): Don't be intimidated by making your own wedding cake. Here are some tips and suggestions for how the home baker can make a cake fit for that special day.
• Seasonal Spotlight: Cooking With Lavender: When used lightly, dried lavender can help bring out the sweetness and freshness of rhubarb, strawberries, cream, honey, and other summertime dessert staples. Here are some recipes and tips to get you cooking with lavender.