Apparently Massachussetts doesn’t recognize my favorite time of day. In conversations with residents on our vacation, they confirmed that the bars in MA do not celebrate Happy Hour. Could this be true?? Yes, it is. Wikipedia confirms that Massachussetts was one of the first US States to ban Happy Hour in 1984. Hmmmm. Strange. So we were forced to create our own Happy Hour on the Beach with a few fun appetizers (and drinks, of course)....
The most important part of cooking a holiday dinner is organizing the menu, being prepared, and then of course for me—I love to set a pretty table! This table setting and menu is perfect for Christmas or New Year’s Eve or Day! A tip I learned a long time ago was to set the table early, because it not only helps me get into a festive mood, but it gets me excited for our guests....
Many people leave food on the keep warm setting after it has finished cooking. Though this may affect the food’s flavor or texture, depending on the duration. An instant pot is a kitchen appliance that allows you to make food quickly. Additionally, it offers the benefit of keeping your food warm using the keep warm setting. This article will discuss how long an instant pot can stay on its keep-warm mode....
Preparation Whether light and aromatic with zingy acidity, crisp and citrusy, or complex and juicy, rosé has the power to transform any meal or get-together into a special occasion. Few wines are as easy to sip (yay, rosé all day!) on a summer night—or a winter afternoon, for that matter. But what if you want to stash away the good stuff to enjoy at a later date—how long will that bottle of rosé last unopened?...
Preparation It’s easy to forget about your bath mat when you clean your bathroom. After all, most of the contact you have with this essential comes after you’re fresh out of the shower, which means you might not think it needs as much attention as the more frequently touched surfaces and towels of your wash room do. What you may not realize is that this essential can actually be a magnet for mold, mildew, and bacteria, and that’s exactly why our experts say keeping this simple piece clean and learning how to wash bath mats is key....
Preparation You shouldn’t neglect your drying rack when cleaning your kitchen’s many surfaces. The strainer, which often sits on the counter next to the sink and houses freshly-washed dishes, can become a breeding ground for germs and bacteria when ignored. Fortunately, keeping it clean (and you and your family safe) is easy. Ahead, an expert shares her best tips for sanitizing this essential. Although all of the dishes you place on your drying rack are technically clean, your rack might still come into contact with a lot of things that aren’t....
Preparation Cleaning your toilet is a necessity, and while cleaning the bowl itself is pretty straightforward, you might be overlooking another key part of this restroom essential: the toilet tank. Your regular cleaning routine liking includes an exterior wipe down, but maintaining the inside of the tank is just as important to the long-term maintenance of the fixture. “While the water in the tank is usually clean, the metal parts can corrode and rust, and the interior of the tank can get discolored,” says Patty Stoffelen, a bath fixtures merchant for The Home Depot....
Preparation Antique fabrics lose their pristine quality over time, often due to dinner-party spills, dirt settling into folds, and discolorations caused by ironing starch. Another challenge: They may be too delicate to machine-wash. But hope isn’t lost. Fortunately, with a little bit of patience, you can revive them by hand. Consult this method and watch set-in spots and streaks fade away from your favorite heirloom fabrics. If the pieces have been exiled to the deepest corner of your linen closet for a while, give them a long bath in plain cold or tepid water to loosen set-in grime....
Preparation Frozen vegetables are a good alternative to fresh produce—especially when that produce is not in season. Not only do frozen vegetables have a longer shelf life than fresh, but they are pre-washed, and often pre-chopped. But despite their convenience, some people stay away from frozen vegetables because they have a reputation for being soggy and bland, but this is easily avoidable. “Frozen vegetables tend to release water quickly and can end up quite mushy if done improperly,” says William Goldfield, director of corporate communications at Dole Food Company, Inc....
Preparation Gardeners, bird watchers, and outdoor enthusiasts may always be seeking new ways to attract more birds to their collective backyards. However, what do you do if you stumble upon a bird’s nest in an inconvenient area nestled into a front door wreath, a shutter, or an awning? Before you make any attempt at removing the unwanted nest, you should be aware that there are laws in place that protect the nest and eggs of certain avian species....
Preparation If you love stargazing, then you’ll want to pull out your binoculars to catch an out-of-this-world sight that’s making a grand appearance in the sky tonight. According to CNN, Jupiter, the biggest planet in the solar system, is the closest it’s been to Earth in nearly 60 years. The reason? The planet is at opposition, which puts Earth right between the “gas giant” and the sun, said Trina L. Ray, deputy science manager for the Europa Clipper mission at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory....
Preparation On a few lucky occasions, certain celestial phenomenons are visible from Earth—think everything from rare supermoons to shooting stars. Solar storms that occur in outer space also give us a view inside the happenings of the universe: The result is called aurora borealis, more commonly known as the northern lights. Even though this light show is typically only visible in the northern-most regions of the world, residents in areas as low as the midwest might be able to take in the one-of-a-kind sight until tomorrow, Insider reports....
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*** This recipe is part of a Christmas Special where I show you how to make 3 mains and 4 side dishes that take 1.5 hrs to prepare and can be largely made ahead. So this Christmas, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family! 🙂 *** When it comes to salads for a Christmas spread, two things spring to mind: Can I make ahead?...
Preparation Out of all of our facial features, our eyes can give a major peek into our lives. From the way they light up after we hear good news to the way they squint when we are tired, our eyes are an open book to our day-to-day experiences. Everyone’s eyes are still unique, though, and can experience changes in their appearance over time. Dark circles, for example, happen to virtually everyone, but they occur for many reasons....
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Preparation Whether you celebrate by taking your kids trick-or-treating, attending a costume party, or watching your favorite scary movies, Halloween is a beloved holiday associated with candy, mysterious creatures, and spooky events. But how much do you really know about the holiday that takes place on October 31? Have you ever wondered why people across the country dress in and decorate their homes in shades of orange and black? Here, an expert breaks down the history of these hues and how they became associated with Halloween....
Preparation Bird watchers love to see their favorite avians indulge in their yard’s feeder or make a splash in their bird bath before taking flight again. When we begin to see these birds at the top of the warm-weather season, however, might be in flux. According to a new study, birds are migrating to different areas around the country earlier than ever before. In turn, they are also laying eggs sooner, the Washington Post reports....
