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basting skewers over grill with silicone brush Credit: courtesy of williams sonoma basting skewers over grill with silicone brush Credit: courtesy of williams sonoma basting skewers over grill with silicone brush Credit: courtesy of williams sonoma basting skewers over grill with silicone brush Credit: courtesy of williams sonoma Used to brush egg wash on pie dough or puff pastry, seal the edges of ravioli or dumplings, or even brush a glaze or marinade on roasted meat, a pastry brush is an inexpensive but useful tool that home cooks and bakers should keep on hand....

` Martha Stewart Weddings View All A Musical Festival and a Green Couch Inspired This Couple’s Whimsical Garden Wedding in California 9 Wedding Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2023, According to Wedding Planners and Event Designers 7 Wedding Dress and Accessory Trends Every Bride-to-Be Needs to Know About in 2023 Princess Eugenie Is Pregnant With Her Second Child—and Is Due This Summer Announcing your wedding news to the world in a print or online newspaper is still an exciting part of the newlywed experience....

a101020_1204_orangespicehow.jpg Place a rubber band around the middle of a pink grapefruit or orange. Use it as a guide to make an even ring of cloves around the fruit, piercing the skin first with a wooden skewer or nail. Remove rubber band, and make additional rows. If desired, use a hot-glue gun to attach star anise; let the glue dry. To encourage pomanders to dry evenly and retain their scent for up to one year, shake each in a plastic bag of powdered orrisroot (available at health-food stores) before displaying....

0206_msl_pincushion.jpg What’s red and ripe and bursting at the seams with sewing pins? That enduring icon of the needlework world: the produce-inspired pincushion better known as the tomato cushion. If you grew up in a crafty household like I did, odds are you’ve seen one before – either in your mother’s sewing box or tucked away in a drawer among a pile of unraveling spools. But did you ever stop to wonder where this little oddity comes from?...

husky painters tool Buy It: Husky 14-in-1 Painter's Tool, $14, amazon.com Whether you’re a crafter or a home cook, it often feels like there are so many tools you can purchase to help you get a job done. Which ones are really worth investing in? Our editors are here to help. From everyday essentials to more obscure must-haves that will take your practice to the next level, we’re breaking it all down....

pumpkin fille tortelli Credit: Courtesy of Benedetta Jasmine Guetta pumpkin fille tortelli Credit: Courtesy of Benedetta Jasmine Guetta pumpkin fille tortelli Credit: Courtesy of Benedetta Jasmine Guetta pumpkin fille tortelli Credit: Courtesy of Benedetta Jasmine Guetta Despite its monumental influence on Italian food as we know it today, and despite Jews having lived in Italy for thousands of years, author Benedetta Jasmine Guetta says Jewish-Italian food is a culinary heritage mostly unknown....

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping If you’re experiencing hair loss—whether it’s a new or worsening symptom—you’re in good company. According to a 2014 survey by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, an estimated 35 million men and 21 million women in the United States experience hair loss to some degree; in all likelihood, that number has only continued to increase over the years....

Beautiful living room interior with tall vaulted ceiling, loft area, hardwood floors and fireplace in new luxury home. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Beautiful living room interior with tall vaulted ceiling, loft area, hardwood floors and fireplace in new luxury home. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Beautiful living room interior with tall vaulted ceiling, loft area, hardwood floors and fireplace in new luxury home. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Beautiful living room interior with tall vaulted ceiling, loft area, hardwood floors and fireplace in new luxury home....

vegetables sprouting in garden bed Credit: Faba-Photograhpy / Getty Images vegetables sprouting in garden bed Credit: Faba-Photograhpy / Getty Images vegetables sprouting in garden bed Credit: Faba-Photograhpy / Getty Images vegetables sprouting in garden bed Credit: Faba-Photograhpy / Getty Images Who doesn’t love silver white winters that melt into spring? If you’re an avid gardener, you know the thrill of this seasonal transition—watching the first round of your beloved buds poke through the warming earth is so special....

mwd104359_win09_guestbook.jpg The Tools Four sheets of paper, each cut corner-to-corner into four triangles (16 triangles total) Tacky glue 1/16-inch hole punch Needle Thread 1-inch starburst punch mwd104359_win09_cone_ht1.jpg How-To With long edge of triangle facing up, twist the right point to the left once to create a cone. Add a line of glue to left side, and press shut. mwd104359_win09_cone_ht2.jpg After glue dries completely, punch a hole on each side about 1/2-inch down....

book cover Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster Credit: Courtesy of Rizzoli New York book cover Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster Credit: Courtesy of Rizzoli New York book cover Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster Credit: Courtesy of Rizzoli New York book cover Entertaining in Style: Nancy Astor and Nancy Lancaster Credit: Courtesy of Rizzoli New York Whether you’re a seasoned party-thrower adept at managing dinner, cocktails, and even impromptu backyard barbecues for 10 or 20 guests or a total novice with barely a grown-up social gathering under your belt, there’s something valuable to be learned from the pros of bygone years; this is especially true when we’re thinking about the entertaining experts who wined and dined guests with enviable panache....

pins-and-needles-machine-0414.jpg Credit: Alice Gao Remember: You should clean and oil your sewing machine depending on how much you use it and the types of fabric you sew. If you sew quite often and use fabrics that “shed” like velvet, then you will need to clean your machine much more regularly. If you are a light to moderate user, then you can clean your sewing machine once every few months. The rule of thumb is that if you hear squeaking or clinging and see build up, then it is time for a refresh!...

Woman's hand brushing blonde hair. Cares about a healthy and clean hair. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman's hand brushing blonde hair. Cares about a healthy and clean hair. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman’s hand brushing blonde hair. Cares about a healthy and clean hair. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman’s hand brushing blonde hair. Cares about a healthy and clean hair. Credit: GETTY IMAGES While you may regularly clean your makeup brushes and face towels, one beauty tool that’s often overlooked when it comes to routine maintenance is your hairbrush....

The pet industry is booming. According to the 2019-2020 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67 percent of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 84.9 million homes, and the numbers are only rising due to the surge in pet adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. And if you ask any pet parent they’re likely to say the same: Their furry friends are like family members. “Pets are like children and should be treated as such,” says Veronica Becchetti, co-founder and head of production at Wild One....

At the end of a long day, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a piping hot shower to unwind—especially if it’s cold outside. Unfortunately, as wonderful as it feels, subjecting your body, and, more specifically, your skin, to such extreme temperatures can cause more harm than good. “While hot steam helps open up our pores, which can be good for cleansing, hot water can also cause issues beneath the skin,” admits cosmetic dermatologist Dr....

woman's hand holding knitted scarf Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman's hand holding knitted scarf Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman’s hand holding knitted scarf Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images woman’s hand holding knitted scarf Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images If you’re knitting a sweater or a blanket for someone with sensitive skin, you want to make sure to choose a yarn that won’t make them uncomfortable or give them a rash....

We’ve all heard the phrase “there’s no place like home,” but to some Americans, this is far more than just a saying: A new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Little Passports reveals that 14 percent of United States residents have never traveled outside of the country and 16 percent have never left their home state at all. Of the survey participants that have ventured outside their birth town, many believe expanding their horizons at a young age encouraged them to travel as adults....

chef cal peternel in kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Cal Peternel ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes...

assortment of apples on linen cloth with pot of honey, walnuts, and cinnamon sticks Credit: Courtesy of REDA&CO/Getty assortment of apples on linen cloth with pot of honey, walnuts, and cinnamon sticks Credit: Courtesy of REDA&CO/Getty assortment of apples on linen cloth with pot of honey, walnuts, and cinnamon sticks Credit: Courtesy of REDA&CO/Getty assortment of apples on linen cloth with pot of honey, walnuts, and cinnamon sticks Credit: Courtesy of REDA&CO/Getty...

Lady slipper Minnesota State Flower Credit: Joe Regan/ Getty Images Lady slipper Minnesota State Flower Credit: Joe Regan/ Getty Images Lady slipper Minnesota State Flower Credit: Joe Regan/ Getty Images Lady slipper Minnesota State Flower Credit: Joe Regan/ Getty Images If you’re a gardener that isn’t already familiar with lady slipper orchids—known scientifically as Cypripedium reginae—then you’re missing out. “A lady slipper is a beautiful flower naturally shaped like a slipper,” says Benjamin Godfrey, garden manager at Cornerstone Sonoma....