Preparation Affectionate, smart, and alert, Corgis are a charming dog breed that most people can’t help but adore. “Pet people everywhere have fallen in love with this small, short-legged breed,” says Kate Karam, resident pet expert at Chewy. “Not only do they have adorable facial expressions, but the Corgi ‘sploot’ became an internet sensation, a coined term for a signature Corgi stretching position.” So it’s no wonder that so many mixes have been born as a result....
Preparation Brushing your hair requires some finesse: Although it may appear to be as simple as running a brush through your strands, there are several techniques, products, and tools that, when employed correctly, can prevent breakage, split ends, and frizz. Read on for tips on exactly how to brush out your hair (without pain, damage, or tangles!), according to top stylists. Selecting the correct brush for your hair goals is critical: Pick wrong, and you’ll end up with tangles and knots....
Preparation ‘Tis the season for all things merry and bright, which includes one of our favorite holiday traditions: making dozens and dozens of Christmas cookies. What’s not to love about the smell of freshly-baked cookies filling the kitchen and the sounds of festive music playing in the background while decorating those treats with loved ones? In addition to having a great recipe, cookie cutters that are on-theme are another must. To ensure that your cookies keep their shape while baking in the oven, you need to start with cold dough....
Preparation In a perfect world, the scents that happen in the bathroom would stay in the bathroom—but in reality, you might need to address some particularly unpleasant odors before they drift throughout the rest of your home. Air fresheners and harsh room sprays often bill themselves as able to tackle any scent, but essential oil-based options—like potpourri, room sprays, and oil diffusers—make freshening your bathroom as natural a process as using it....
Preparation On a sweltering summer day, nothing is better than cooling off with a swim. If you don’t have your own pool (or have a good friend with one in their backyard), you still have options: Many municipalities have public pools open to residents, but they’re often associated with a fee. What’s more, you can sometimes encounter unsanitary conditions due to too-low pH levels, harsh chemicals like chlorine that wreak havoc on hair and skin, and jockeying for your spot in the water with fellow swimmers....
Preparation If you have a dog, you can likely tell when your four-legged companion is stressed—they often pant, whine, and look wide-eyed in situations they find anxiety inducing. But did you know that your pet is equally as intuitive when it comes to your stressors? According to a new study published in the journal PLoS ONE, dogs can smell stress on human sweat and breath. “The research highlights that dogs do not need visual or audio cues to pick up on human stress,” says Clara Wilson, a PhD student in the School of Psychology at Queen’s University in Belfast in a press release....
Create this sweet treat for any loved one, kids are especially big fans of this recipe. Here is an irresistible combination that brings together both smooth milkshake, crunchy cookie and cream topping, and an extra luxurious drizzle of chocolate syrup. Cookies and cream are a match made in heaven and this recipe provides another way to enjoy the perfect duo, the extra vanilla really makes the flavors pop. Serve the Hershey’s Cookie and Cream milkshake as a dessert or special treat for your loved ones....
It’s the fat used in many traditional Indian curries for intense buttery richness, to make pan fried things like Potato Rosti super crispy, and a restaurant secret for extra lush Hollandaise Sauce (in 90 seconds!). I’ve used clarified butter and ghee in a handful of recipes and in each of those I keep repeating the same directions for how to make it at home if you can’t find it, plus it’s about half the price to make at home....
Preparation If there’s one tradition that’s become ubiquitous at both office and family Christmas celebrations, it’s the secret Santa gift exchange. It’s a fun and interactive activity that not only sparks conversation, but also fosters good will and boosts morale. But what happens when the holiday party is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, like, say, a global pandemic? Rather than text your usual participants a “Merry Christmas” or sign off the last Zoom meeting before the holiday with a simple “enjoy your holiday,” uphold at least a little semblance of tradition....
Preparation The hottest ABV trend as of late? Zero-proof. More and more people are embracing a booze-free or “sober curious” lifestyle in which they consume less alcoholic wine and spirits (or none at all). For those who choose to go that route, there’s no shortage of amazing alcohol-free options on the market, from non-alcoholic (NA) beer produced by giant companies like Heineken to small-batch, craft spirits. “It’s so exciting to see the growing interest in the non-alcoholic beverage space, especially as people look to expand their creativity and explore mixing up NA cocktails at home,” says Laura Lashley, on-premise manager for non-alcoholic drinks company Seedlip....
Preparation When giving a gift, we all know that it’s the thought that counts, but presenting a beautifully-wrapped package makes your recipient feel like you put that much more thought into their special occasion. Curating the ultimate box comes down to having the correct tools, which are easier to use if they are sorted correctly in the first place. To keep all your wrapping paper and accessories bright, rip-free, and ready for any celebration, heed these storage tips from expert gift wrapper Vivienne Anthon of Daily Wrap....
Preparation As we near the end of October, you’re probably eager to do all sorts of seasonal activities with pumpkins, including everything from carving and decorating them to baking the fruit’s rich flavors in a tasty pie. No matter where in the country you live, chances are you have pumpkin on the brain. At least that’s the thought behind Instagram’s latest data report. The social media platform released a map showing the most popular pumpkin foods in each U....
My Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is full of flavor and so easy to make! From the delicious onions, mushrooms, and ground beef to the egg noodles, everything cooks in your pressure cooker. This is the easiest stroganoff recipe you will ever try! Best Beef Stroganoff Recipe What sets this recipe apart from other stroganoff recipes is that it’s an Instant Pot ground beef stroganoff with an irresistible mushroom cream sauce....
Brown rice is my favorite. Ok, I love all kinds of rice but brown rice has that extra flavor I love. It’s also very versatile and goes so well with many different recipes. If you’re meal planning for the week, brown rice can be a big part of that plan! That’s why this recipe shows you how to make perfectly cooked, simple and basic brown rice. You can certainly do all sorts of stuff to it to jazz it up, but let me show you the basics first....
The Instant Pot is perfect for making soup The Instant Pot is an excellent appliance for making all kinds of dishes and soup is no exception. Many soup recipes are perfect for a slow cooker but sometimes you don’t always have the time to plan so far ahead and with this Instant Pot soup recipe, you can be enjoying this awesome meal in under an hour. It’s also incredibly easy to make....
Ottolenghi’s Green Bean Salad I’m a self-confessed Ottolenghi tragic (who isn’t??). His gift and passion for imagining original vegetable dishes with eclectic influences that are vibrant, nourishing, exciting and beautiful to the eye all at once, is inspired. This is a recipe adapted from a green bean salad in his popular cookbook Jerusalem. In classic Ottolenghi style, it’s a salad that brings together an unlikely combination of ingredients that nevertheless just works so well together:...
One sip of this cool and creamy concoction will have you walking, or rather – floating, on sunshine. The combination of sweet root beer and cold and creamy ice cream is a tried and true classic. It’s the ultimate refreshment! It takes 2 minutes to prepare, and 10 seconds to finish. It’s just that addictive. What are you waiting for? It’s time to make yourself a well-deserved, old-fashioned treat....
Preparation Known for their sweet flavor and bright red hue, strawberries are some of the most versatile fruits at the market. The plants are also easy to care for, should you decide to grow them at home. And while the juicy berries are usually associated with summer, peak strawberry season depends on the region and variety. Still, we can’t help but add strawberry recipes to our weekly rotation, especially during the warmer months....
Preparation Thanksgiving is one of my family’s most cherished holidays. It’s one of the big ones, along with Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and the Fourth of July. Every year, we think carefully about the menu, combining old favorites with fresh discoveries, new ingredients with tried-and-true ones, and, of course, innovative techniques and equipment with tools we have had forever. This year, we decided to break out my brand-new outdoor grill: a custom-colored ceramic Grill Dome, which can be used for grilling, smoking, and even baking and roasting....
Preparation Your gut’s overarching health and microbiome change as you age—which means the way you treat your digestive health should change right along with it. Diet, lifestyle, and certain medical conditions can all influence the way your digestive tract functions, and these factors fluctuate over time. To help you manage these changes, we spoke with two dietitians who explain why it is critical to keep you gut health in check at every phase of life....
