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Preparation Picture this: You have just spent a long, relaxing day on the beach. After hours of lounging safely under your umbrella, protected by your favorite SPF formula, you pack up your belongings and head home. The only problem? As you go to rinse off, you notice a patch of red-you missed a spot. Chances are, you then reach for a bottle of aloe vera-based gel. While this is a common response, we can’t help but wonder if these post-sun formulas truly soothe skin....

Preparation Whether you’re getting married in nearby Washington, D.C., or you want to plan a short post-nuptial getaway somewhere in the United States, put the Eastern Shore of Maryland on your mini-moon destination short list. With tranquil waterfront views and charming historic landmarks, Maryland’s Eastern Shore is an intimate setting for newlyweds looking for a peaceful retreat that’s not too far from home. Encompassing all nine counties east of the Chesapeake Bay, the Eastern Shore has a plethora of options for your romantic getaway, but we suggest you set your sights on Talbot County, home to the quaint town of St....

Raise your hand if you’re getting sick and tired of making the same old, same old side dishes to go with your meals every week? I’m in that boat. I try to make easy things like rice or potatoes… but I end up just going with basics, and then everyone (including myself) is really bored with dinner. Here’s a new side dish recipe you can try. It’s great served with chicken or meats....

The Instant Pot is the perfect appliance for making applesauce. It’s really just a matter of peeling the apples, cutting them into chunks, and then let the Instant Pot do it’s magic. It’s unbelievably quick and very rewarding too. Why Make Homemade Applesauce? Well quite simply, nothing you buy in a jar will ever compare to making it fresh with no added ingredients, chemicals, preservatives, and whatever else you might find in commercial applesauce....

Preparation Eating healthy meals and getting ample exercise are two ways to boost brain health over the years. But according to a new study, there’s another key part of this equation: Improved air quality can positively impact the brain and prevent dementia, too. “We’ve known for some time that air pollution is bad for our brains and overall health, including a connection to amyloid buildup in the brain,” said Claire Sexton, DPhil, the Alzheimer’s Association director of scientific programs and outreach....

Preparation This year, we spent more time in our homes than ever before, overhauling room after room to cater to our comfort. One such space we paid particular attention? The home office. Whether you already had a designated work area or created a makeshift one, you likely did all you could to ensure the space was inspiring, but calming, too. If you still feel like you haven’t struck that balance, it might be time to consider an alternate route....

Preparation For as sleek and streamlined as flat screen televisions look on a wall, the cables that dangle below them can be a major eyesore. “Flat screens are designed to be less obtrusive than the bulky television styles we grew up with,” Sarah Latham, founder of Latham Interiors, explains. “However, unless there are electrical outlets located exactly where the TV is being mounted, you’re going to have unattractive cords to deal with....

Preparation If you’re considering any type of construction project, setting your budget is paramount. Without any parameters set, it’s easy to fly off the handle, spending way more than you ever envisioned. Suddenly, that small powder room revamp will start to weigh on your wallet like a major renovation. But what if the budget is tight? Are you destined to live with your pale pink ’70s-style bathroom or your teeny-tiny galley kitchen?...

Preparation Sunlight is your houseplants’ primary food source, which means that the type they get really does matter. “They need light to perform photosynthesis and grow,” Angelo Kelvakis, a horticulturist at Rise Gardens, explains. “Most houseplants are actually tropical, or are at least growing in an ‘unnatural’ environment.” Therefore, the type of light your varieties receive is critical, since the inside of your home is unlikely to provide their ideal living conditions....

This article will help you understand what parchment paper is, its types and qualities, as well as its uses. You will also learn if it is safe to use for your recipes. Read on to find out more. What Is Parchment Paper? Parchment paper refers to paper that has undergone the parchment process. Silicone is used to coat the paper in order to make it more durable and oil-resistant. This paper has heat-resistant and non-stick qualities because of this silicone coating....

The plan was easy enough. In the last week of his summer vacation, my son told me that he was going to set up a lemonade stand. His plan was to make a little extra cash selling lemon (and lime) ade and homemade cookies. I had a busy week planned, so I told him he’d have to do all the work. He picked the lemons and limes. He worked very hard using our citrus juicer to extract the juice....

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10 ¾ oz cream of mushroom soup 2 oz dry onion soup mix 6 medium potatoes, cut into cubes 6 medium carrots, thickly sliced 4 lbs beef bottom round , (or chuck pot roast) boneless Stir mushroom soup, soup mix, potatoes, and carrots in a 3 ½-quart slow cooker. Top with roast and turn to coat. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours (or on High for 4 to 5 hours) or until roast is fork-tender....

Preparation They’re easier to whip up than an over-the-top milkshake and they don’t even require the use of an oven (unless you want to), which is exactly why a sundae board is one dessert trend that doesn’t take much convincing to try. You can make them as fancy or as simple as you’d like, they’re entirely customizable, and they’re impossible to mess up. The idea for a sundae board first hit Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, years ago....

Preparation There are two types of Super Bowl enthusiasts: those of you who show up for the game, and the rest of us who show up for the food. All right, plenty of folks care about both, and if you’re hosting (whether that means a socially-distanced backyard gathering or a fancier-than-usual night in front of the television for you and your immediately family) you definitely want to win the condiments game....

These fritters are ideal to make with fresh corn cut off the cob, but can be made with canned or frozen corn. Serve for breakfast, lunch, dinner! Crispy Corn Fritters Regular readers know I hate recipes that make false promises. And I’d say that the greatest offender in this online world is exaggerated declarations of crispiness. So let me just get this out of the way first – you can’t do THIS ↓↓↓ with soggy corn fritters!...

1 cup vodka, use low grade 1 cup strong tea, 1 C. hot water w/ 2 tea bags 1 cup sugar 1 orange juice concentrate 1 lemonade concentrate 7 cups water Steep the tea for 5 minutes. Combine of water with sugar and heat to dissolve. Combine all ingredients and stir well. Pour in a large container and freeze overnight. Take out half an hour before serving and use a large spoon or ice cream scoop to break up into slush and serve in glasses with spoons....

Preparation When it comes to your heart’s health, you know that having normal blood pressure levels is important. When those levels get too high—a condition known as hypertension—our health falters; this can be quite damaging to the body, leading to damaged arteries, aneurysms, and heart disease over time, according to the American Heart Association. But knowing that your blood pressure is high is one thing—understanding what it actually measures is another....

40 g dry glass noodles, (bean thread noodles) 1 tbsp dried shrimp 2 cloves garlic 10 sprigs cilantro, stems and leaves separated Thai chili, to taste 1 tbsp palm sugar, finely chopped, packed 2 tbsp fish sauce, plus 1 tsp 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tomato, cut into wedges ¼ cup onion, julienned 1 stalk Chinese celery, or 2 inner small stalks and leaves of regular celery 100 g ground pork...

Capers are such a versatile ingredient, and this list of winning recipes proves it. If you aren’t familiar with or haven’t heard of capers, you aren’t alone! They’re rarely the main stars of any dish. Before I started incorporating them into my recipes, I always imagined them as some kind of small fish, much like anchovies. Imagine my surprise when I found out they’re plant buds! So, I decided to compile this list of capers recipes so everyone else can reap the benefits of just how delicious they are....