Preparation Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality? We can help. Each week, as part of our Self Made series, we showcase female entrepreneurs—as well as their quality, handmade goods—and share their best advice related to starting, maintaining, and growing your own business. Virtual app Houseparty is currently all the rage in the video chat world, and it’s not hard to see why....
Preparation It’s virtually impossible to avoid palm oil. It’s an ingredient found in more than half of all packaged goods, including ice cream, baby formula, and soaps. It’s ubiquitous, and it’s incredibly problematic for anyone attempting to eat in a more sustainable, ethical way. The production of palm oil has had devastating impacts on the planet. It has been linked to rampant deforestation to air, soil and water pollution, climate change, human rights, and labor abuses....
Korean Beef Bulgogi When I think about food trends in recent years, one of the cuisines that comes to mind straight away is Korean food. Legends like David Chang (of the world renowned Momofuku restaurants) and Roy Choi (LA Korean fusion food truck extraordinaire) have brought Korean food into the limelight. Whereas once you had to hunt to find great Korean restaurants in Sydney, now they are really common in the city and there are growing pockets throughout the suburbs with an increasing number of great Korean restaurants....
Preparation Winter conditions can pose a threat to any home. Ace Hardware’s home expert, Lou Manfredini, says that those who live in communities with freezing temperatures will often face two main problems: frozen pipes and ice damns on roofs and gutters. But even when inclement weather poses a threat, you can combat these issues in no time. “Always remember a well-maintained home is worth more,” he says. “By doing the little things, your home will be easier to live in, look better, and add more to your personal bottom line....
1 Oreo cookies 8 oz cream cheese ½ almond bark Mix together Oreo cookies and cream cheese in a food processor. Roll dough into small bite size pieces or large balls. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour. Melt almond bark in microwave until smooth (takes a few times at 2 to 3 minutes), stirring in between each time. Dip Oreo balls in almond bark and let harden in the refrigerator until chilled....
Preparation If there’s one small kitchen appliance that nearly every homeowner seems to covet, it’s a Vitamix blender. Sleek and powerful, Vitamix blenders are kitchen workhorses that can be used to make everything from smoothies and soups to salad dressings and salsas. But the high-quality pieces come with a hefty price tag, and they very rarely go on sale. Until now, that is. Right now, Vitamix is running a promotion on two of their most popular blenders: the Vitamix E310 Blender ($299....
Preparation Family wedding photos can be a tricky portion of the day to navigate, especially if you’re dealing with divorced parents or half-siblings you barely know. But when that’s the case, a diplomatic wedding planner or photographer will be able to keep everyone on track. A more complicated problem? Deciding whether or not a non-married or -engaged sibling’s significant other should be in the snapshots—ultimately, it’s entirely up to you to make a decision, and it’s a situation that can easily cause hurt feelings if not handled properly....
4 medium sweet potatoes 1½ cups water Measure or estimate the width of your sweet potatoes. Scrub sweet potatoes, then prick 5 to 10 times with a fork. Add 1½ cups of water to a 32 cups Instant Pot. Add the trivet to the Instant Pot and arrange sweet potatoes on the trivet. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and set the valve to ‘sealing’. Make sure your Instant Pot is set to ‘high pressure’, and select manual or ‘pressure cook’, depending on the model....
Preparation Attending your first floral meeting is exciting. It’s the first chance you get to really explore the design elements that’ll make up your wedding day, and you’ll have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas with someone who sees a lot of great design. Before you start gathering images and creating mood boards to discuss at the meeting, here are six things you should know. Prior to your first floral meeting, you’ll want to at least selected your wedding date; having booked a wedding venue is helpful, too....
This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....
This is a cookbook exclusive recipe! This recipe is exclusive to my debut cookbook Dinner which includes a how-to video for every recipe. Just scan the QR code! Just to explain…. I know, it’s confusing! You’re so used to getting recipes on my website – there’s over 1,200 of them, after all. And here you are looking at a tasty recipe video and I haven’t provided the recipe. 🙀 I’m not just doing this to torture you, I promise....
Preparation Sugar cookies, shortbread, gingerbread, peanut butter blossoms, and macaroons—no matter what kind of holiday cookies you’re famous for, they’ll turn out better (and be easier to make) if you have the correct tools. Martha’s mantra has long been “the right tool for the job,” so we’ve gathered all the proper equipment you need for Christmas cookie baking and decorating. This is the gear you’ll need for measuring ingredients accurately, mixing your dough with ease, scooping it up or rolling it out, spacing it evenly, stopping it from sticking when you bake, and decorating your finished cookies like a pro....
Preparation When it comes to covering the staircases in your home, you have quite a few options. Some homeowners choose to take the custom route so they can select bespoke patterns in sturdy materials, and get a runner that fits their space perfectly. However, this approach is typically more expensive—and there is another path forward (or should we say upward?), so long as you are open to tackling the task yourself....
Preparation When it comes to food prep, it’s customary to wash fruits and vegetables before cooking and eating them. But what about rice, the ultimate pantry staple? As it turns out, rinsing your grains is a key step if you want to make the perfect pot of rice, and that’s true whether you’re preparing a creamy rice pudding or whipping up a savory chicken and rice soup. Ahead, experts break down why (and how) you need to wash rice—plus, they share their best tips for doing so....
Preparation As the temperature drops, so does the air’s humidity levels. While that might make some of us jump for joy (humid weather often leads to frizz), celebrity hairstylist Eduardo Ponce notes that whe air becomes drier during the colder months, hair color often becomes “dull and flat.” Luckily, the proper hair care routine can help. Better yet, Ponce and a number of other celebrity stylists shared their top tricks for caring for color-treated hair during the coldest months of the year....
I don’t know what it is, but something about Kahlua makes me feel a little bit fancy whenever I have it. Maybe it’s because it’s something typically ordered as a treat at a restaurant. Or maybe it’s because I remember my parents adding it to their coffee after dinner when I was a kid. Whatever the case, I love trying out new Kahlua recipes at home, especially when I’m having guests over for dinner....
They’re colorful, tasty, and way more fun than boring old cake. Jello mold desserts (and appetizers) are mostly a thing of the past – but that doesn’t mean they aren’t delicious! Some are creamy, and some are layered with every color of the rainbow. And they’re all insanely scrumptious! No matter the occasion, these jello mold recipes are sure to please kids and adults alike. How To Make a Layered Jello Mold 1....
Hungarians have their own unique way of celebrating Christmas. Unlike here in the U.S., where Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, Hungarians start the festivities on December 24th. On Christmas Eve, adults decorate the Christmas tree while the kids are made to wait in a different room. Besides lights and decors, the tree is also adorned with szaloncukor, which are marzipan-filled chocolate or fondant wrapped in festive foil wrappers. Once it’s ready, the kids are summoned back to delight in the beauty of the decorated tree....
These penne pasta recipes perfectly fit the bill. Unlike other kinds of pasta made with softer kinds of wheat, penne is made with durum wheat. This makes it chewier and more resilient. That said, if you like your noodles extra al dente, penne is the pasta for you! There are tons of pasta-bilities that penne brings. But I shortened the list to 23 of my favorite penne pasta recipe. Let’s get started!...
When fall rolls around, it’s normal for people to go a little crazy when it comes to apple cider. You can add it to many different things, including soups, desserts, cocktails (or mocktails), main courses, and more. It’s much more versatile than people seem to think, and these 25 recipes prove that like nothing else could. There is such a wide variety here that it’s hard to know where to start....
