You spend a lot of time wrapped up in your favorite linen sheets, so you want them to be as soft as possible. Unfortunately, some linen sheets—especially when it’s a new set—feel more crisp than cozy, which might have you guessing at ways to soften them up. To help you do so, we spoke with two experts to find out why some linen sheets occasionally feel scratchy, and what you can do to make them smooth and soft as can be in no time....
Whether you’re making a humble batch of cookies or a complex layer cake, vanilla extract likely appears on the list of required ingredients. The pantry staple is commonly used in small amounts, but it imparts a rich flavor that most desserts wouldn’t be the same without. “Vanilla is one of the most important ingredients to make sure your dish tastes great,” says Branin Lane, global vice president of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas. “It not only provides delicious flavor but enhances and balances the flavors of all the ingredients....
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woman with velcro rollers in hair Credit: Getty Images / Aleksandar Boceski / EyeEm woman with velcro rollers in hair Credit: Getty Images / Aleksandar Boceski / EyeEm woman with velcro rollers in hair Credit: Getty Images / Aleksandar Boceski / EyeEm woman with velcro rollers in hair Credit: Getty Images / Aleksandar Boceski / EyeEm If there’s one thing that viral social media fads have taught us, it’s that the best beauty methods are often pulled straight from the past....
Martha Stewart appears on the Cooking Channel Credit: Courtesy of the Cooking Channel https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmarthastewart%2Fvideos%2F280079316203331%2F&show_text=0&width=560 While most people assume you can only order off a restaurant’s menu, that’s not always the case. On a new episode of the Cooking Channel’s The Best Thing I Ever Ate, which centers around celebrities’ favorite Asian dishes, Martha appears alongside celebrity restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli to share the meal she loves to order at Nobu Fifty Seven....
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One butterfly stop on pink flower Credit: Getty / twomeows Butterflies in the garden add much more than their beauty (though we certainly don’t mind that magical fairy garden quality!). When a butterfly swarms a garden, it only has a few things in mind—food, shelter, sun, rest, or a host plant, says Todd MacLean, gardener and owner of Todd MacLean Outdoors in Palm Beach, Florida. “A host plant ensures that the butterfly and its caterpillar have ample amount of food to survive and thrive,” he says....
sun solar flare Credit: SDO/NASA sun solar flare Credit: SDO/NASA sun solar flare Credit: SDO/NASA sun solar flare Credit: SDO/NASA The Sun may be over 90 million miles away from Earth, but that’s not stopping researchers from catching every rare activity taking place on this star in our solar system. Over the last week, the team at NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory spotted the Sun heaving huge flares into outer space....
If you’re looking for a new hue to brighten up your living room, there’s no time like the present. This area of your house is the epicenter of home life—it’s where your family spends most of their time together, where you host and entertain guests, and where you likely go to relax and unwind. That’s why it’s important that your living room is a place you want to be, and that it’s a place that sets the right kind of mood....
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Black Sea Bass with Capers and Herb-Butter Sauce in large pan Credit: Ryan Liebe Chilean sea bass has been touted for its silky texture and buttery flavor, but it has a complicated history. Since the early 2000s, the fish has been over-harvested, often illegally. To understand why this fish continues to be sought-after and to find out if populations have stabilized enough to consider this a sustainable choice for home cooks, we turned to author and sustainable seafood expert Barton Seaver....
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Getting every inch of our homes in tip-top shape can sometimes require a dedicated day of cleaning. According to a new survey by LG Electronics and conducted by OnePoll featuring 2,000 Americans, the average American cleans their home seven times each month, which includes mopping (71 percent), washing dishes (68 percent), and wiping off the tables (65 percent), and deep-cleans it five times every month, which includes washing the windows (53 percent), bathtub (50 percent), and toilet (41 percent)....
two artichokes one cut in half Credit: Rita Maas One reader asks: “I love artichokes, but have never bought or prepared them myself. What do I need to know?” We do too, and now is a great time to enjoy them. To find a good one, inspect the vegetable’s spiky armor at the store; tightly packed petals indicate freshness, while looser, frayed ones signal it may be spoiled. (The same guidelines apply to the baby varieties, which are just smaller buds from lower on the stalk....
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brittany alex wedding couple with parents Credit: Sarah Ingram Introducing your parents and future in-laws for the first time often goes one of two ways: they either love each other from the start or they set the stage for a contentious relationship. Whether you’re worried about clashing personalities, hot-button political conversations, or feelings of competition or jealousy, preparing for this meeting ahead of time will help you relax. Been putting this meeting off due to schedules (or nerves)?...
mld105893_0910_glossary2_exp_lighter.jpg What do Louis XIV’s bed and yaks on the Tibetan tundra have in common? Tassels. Long associated with pomp, circumstance, and luxurious living, they’re a centuries-old art form found in cultures around the world. You might think they’re most at home in formal or period interiors. After all, they reached the height of their frilly fabulousness in 17th- and 18th-century France. But tassels look just as good in casual rooms, where they can inject a splash of color, a layer of texture, and a touch of whimsy....
tera-wesley-rw0813-0367.jpg Credit: Sitting in a Tree As weddings become less traditional, more women are opting for a co-ed bridal party. It’s the perfect solution for a bride who wants her brother or best guy friend by her side on the big day. An “honor attendant,” or a “man of honor,” takes on the maid of honor role with differences in duties and dress. A male bridesmaid is usually called a “bridesman” or a “bride’s attendant....
Today, you can’t walk down a grocery-store aisle without seeing a dairy-free section, a gluten-free section, or an organic section. Brands proudly label when their products exclude soy, lactose, or GMOs—and the list continues. Oddly, these types of health-focused products have emerged at a time when many consumers have seen a rise in gut (or digestive) issues. Bloating, stomachaches, and decreased energy are just a few of the many symptoms of an underperforming digestive track....
