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Have you ever thought about making eclairs at home? That fancy French pastry doesn’t have to only be a bakery treat- you can make them yourself! And when you do, you won’t believe how much better they taste. When I was growing up, whenever we’d go to any kind of family feast, my mom would always repeat “homemade is always best.” I thought she just wanted to encourage me to love the food that she and my aunts and grandmother made, but as I got older I realized what it’s really all about....

For Spongecake: 6 large eggs , separated 2 cups sugar 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp sea salt ½ cup dairy-free vanilla milk beverage For Topping: 1 cup dairy-free vanilla milk beverage ¾ cup cream of coconut ½ cup non-GMO corn syrup, or golden syrup 1 large egg yolk ½ tsp vanilla extract coconut flakes, optional topping Spongecake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan....

Preparation Climate change has brought extreme weather conditions and events to many regions, which means homeowners across the country may be experiencing more frequent—or longer lasting—power outages. One way to keep both your family and your home safe during one of these extended outages is by installing a full-house generator. And while it certainly is an effective appliance to have, they aren’t for everyone. Ahead, an expert weighs in on whether or not you truly need one....

This is a chicken thigh recipe and it MUST be made with thighs – no substituting with chicken breast! Filipino Chicken Adobo Filipino Chicken Adobo is one of the first chicken thigh recipes I shared way back in 2015 when I started this website. Back then, I boldly stated that this was my new favourite Asian chicken recipe even it was thoroughly disloyal of me to say that, being of Japanese background and all (Teriyaki, Karaage and Yakitori…....

Handy stove cooked side dish – no need to juggle oven space for Sunday night roast dinners and holiday feasts! A very special Green Bean recipe! This is not your usual “light and fresh” green bean side dish that you’ll pull out night after night. It is unapologetically indulgent and that’s exactly what this is intended to be – a special side dish for all those times when you want something that’s a cut above the usual quick ‘n easy vegetable sides that we make for quick midweek meals....

Preparation It’s not just the bride-to-be who looks forward to the bachelorette party—generally speaking, the bridal party and close family members and friends all anxiously anticipate this fun-filled event. That’s why it’s so important to start planning the details early. Depending on when, where, and how long you’d like this pre-wedding celebration to take place, it’s crucial that you spread the word with enough notice that everyone can make the date (or dates) work....

Preparation These days, more people are converting their homes into a workspace than ever before. Since the pandemic, a staggering 42 percent of the U.S. labor force now works from home full-time and creatives are no exception. Whether you’re a professional artist by trade or are moonlighting, having a space to create is imperative. Even though you know it’s important, building a studio can be daunting. It’s one of those “I’ll get around to it” type of tasks....

Preparation Needlework artist Mariana Barran Goodall’s bond with flowers runs deep. She’s always wearing a daisy pendant from her parents—her name is linked to la margarita (Spanish for sunflower) in a beloved song—and her elegant line of hand-embroidered and -crocheted textiles got its own moniker from the hibiscus tea her mother makes when expecting company. Like the welcoming libation, Hibiscus Linens are fit for entertaining. Naturally, the tea towels, cocktail napkins, and runners feature a garden’s worth of botanicals and greenery in lively arrangements....

Preparation Acrylic paint is beloved by both artists and novice crafters alike for good reason: It’s quick-drying, easy to layer, and is water-based, making it safer to use around children and pets. Try as you might, paint is bound to land somewhere else other than your canvas—especially if little hands are involved. Learning how to remove acrylic paint stains from clothes could not only salvage a relaxing afternoon spent at the easel, but it could also save your favorite outfit....

Preparation When you see a stain—no matter if it’s sticky, greasy, or simply set in—you likely know which tools to reach for in getting rid of it. But what about the cleaning tasks that you don’t see? Think: smoke odors. Smells can be tricky to address because you can’t actually see improvements being made, but there are specific ways to erase the offending odor from your home, even when it’s as tricky as smoke....

Preparation We often talking about stopping moisture from escaping our skin—preventative measures, if you will—but how do you restore hydration after it’s already been sapped? This happens frequently during the colder months of the year. With that in mind, we chatted with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Scott Paviol for the best ways to reverse moisture loss. The ultimate course of action? Think beyond a supercharged skin care routine and take a multi-pronged approach....

Preparation Everyone knows and loves Key lime pie—the tart dessert, which hails from the Florida Keys in the southeastern United States, is made with the zest and juice of Key limes. But what are Key limes and how do they differ from regular limes? Below, we’re explaining what sets Key limes apart from other citrus fruit. Along the way, you’ll get to know two other varieties of limes—Persian limes and makrut limes....

Serve the shrimp with marinara or cocktail sauce, or even on their own. It doesn’t matter. They’ll be gone in less than a minute. Looking for more dinner ideas? Go here for more of our favorite shrimp recipes. Popcorn Shrimp Despite its name, popcorn shrimp doesn’t actually contain popcorn. Instead, it’s a mind-blowingly addicting appetizer/snack made of bite-sized shrimp coated in batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. The shrimp itself is flawlessly delicious with its sweetness and plumpness....

Preparation Sur La Table is delivering on its promise to help people “make more and gather often.” The company, which offers everything from cookware and cutlery to serving platters and pizza boards, is providing its fan-favorite items to you at a low cost during its Overstock Sale. The promotional offerings include up to 60 percent off the kitchenware you’ll love most during the summer. One summer meal that never fails is grilled pizza....

Preparation If you’ve been looking for an excuse to refresh your cookware collection, there’s perhaps no better time than during Sur La Table’s huge summer savings sale. With hundreds off beloved brands like Le Creuset and All-Clad, you’ll find slashed prices on pieces revered by both home cooks and renowned chefs alike. From discounts on complete cookware sets to dutch ovens, there’s something here every kitchen could benefit from. The enormous sale ends today, so be sure to shop these incredible deals before they’re no longer available....

Preparation Gel polish, biting, cuticle picking—sometimes we put our nails through the wringer. This results in weak nail beds that cause nails to break, peel, or crack easily. Apart from taking a break from your weekly manicure or looking for treatments to stop nail-biting once and for all, you can help start the healing process by using a cuticle oil. “Cuticle oils are a blend of oils that soften your cuticles,” says celebrity nail artist and founder of Nails of LA Brittney Boyce....

Preparation Take it from Mallory Solomon, the CEO and co-founder of Salam Hello: Working in the home décor space is an art in and of itself. She broke into the industry indirectly, after spending the bulk of her career in advertising in New York City. Solomon eventually headed up the business department at one of the leading creative agencies in the world, but didn’t find the work fulfilling. After one particularly trying year of work without much time off, Solomon took a two-week trip to Morocco, where her personal love for home décor and career aspirations clicked....

Preparation Trying on your very first wedding dress is a bridal rite of passage, which means it’s something most brides are eager to do. But don’t let that enthusiasm stop you from doing a little groundwork before you go. Here, the three most common mistakes brides make ahead of their very first appointments—avoid these pitfalls so you can have a successful shopping experience from the start. Whatever you do, don’t walk into a single boutique before discussing your budget with your partner (and potentially your parents, if they’re contributing) and determining how much you can reasonably afford to spend on a wedding dress....

1 slice plain bread ¼ cup milk 1 ¼ lb ground turkey 1 large egg , plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled, plus more for serving, if desired 2 tbsp scallions, finely minced, white and green parts 1 garlic clove , finely minced ½ tsp kosher salt, or coarse salt, plus more for cooking the pasta ground pepper , to taste 4 cup tomato sauce, jarred or homemade...

Preparation The jewel-like fresh berries that ripen on shrubs in midsummer and arrive in glistening waves of red, white, and black (if you are lucky) at farmers’ markets for a few giddy weeks are currants. Despite their juicy allure and mouthwatering colors, currants are not sweet. Instead, they are tart, making them ideal for jams and jellies, sauces, syrups, and sodas. Here, learn the differences between different types of currants and how to use them in the kitchen....