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Cream cheese is an under-utilized ingredient. Of course, it’s satisfying to eat an everything bagel with plain cream cheese (or a plain bagel with everything cream cheese!), but this popular bagel topper is actually good for so much more. It can be transformative in both sweet and savory dishes, including pastas, dips, fillings and frostings, and the pound cake pictured above. Here’s what you need to know. cream cheese pound cake with jam on sea foam green table Credit: Bryan Gardner What Is Cream Cheese?...

knit-mittens-how-to-step1-opt2-114-d112295.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner Ready to expand your knitting repertoire? Take on double-pointed needles (DPNs), which are a practical choice for knitting in the round. These needles are distinguished by having points on either end-that means no stopper for your stitches-and are often used for knitting in the round. While single-pointed needles are packaged in pairs, double-pointed needles come in sets of four or five. Although most knitters will use four double pointed needles for a project, you can opt for a fifth needle when you need extra circumference....

When a recipe calls for unsalted butter, as most (and nearly all baking) recipes do, how important is it to stick to the script? In other words, what’s the harm in using salted butter in place of unsalted if that’s all you have on hand? As it turns out, substituting one for the other is not such a simple swap. pate-brisee-butter-077-mld109124.jpg Credit: Christopher Testani Salted butter is great for spreading on toast, tossing with steamed potatoes, or melting and pouring over a bowl of popcorn....

Self-care reigns supreme (again) in 2020, and this priority is popping up in more than just the wellness sector. It’s also being represented in the paint colors chosen for new and renovated homes—especially when it comes to bedrooms. Ahead, experts share a few of the specific hues you can expect to see in bedrooms this year, from the calm, serene paints that connote mindful living to darker, richer shades for the color enthusiast....

While pergolas, fences, and trellises all make wonderful additions to a landscape, they look even better when looped with beautiful botanicals. That’s where climbing plants come in. Choosing the correct variety is key, since not every vertical-growing plant works across every structure—some are too strong and will pull your fence apart, while others are too heavy for a stand-alone trellis—which is why we talked to expert Justin Hancock, a horticulturist with Costa Farms....

Preparation of turmeric face mask with honey and yogurt in white bowl Credit: vaaseenaa / Getty Images Preparation of turmeric face mask with honey and yogurt in white bowl Credit: vaaseenaa / Getty Images Preparation of turmeric face mask with honey and yogurt in white bowl Credit: vaaseenaa / Getty Images Preparation of turmeric face mask with honey and yogurt in white bowl Credit: vaaseenaa / Getty Images A myriad of natural, botanical-based beauty brands entered the market over the last decade, leading to the dawn of the clean beauty movement....

perfect macaroni and cheese Credit: Bryan Gardner perfect macaroni and cheese Credit: Bryan Gardner perfect macaroni and cheese Credit: Bryan Gardner perfect macaroni and cheese Credit: Bryan Gardner Put aside those boxes and frozen trays! The best macaroni and cheese is homemade, hands down. Like the store-bought varieties, homemade mac and cheese is a one-pot meal that doesn’t take a lot of time to prepare. It starts with an ooey gooey cheese sauce that is both silky in texture and assertive in flavor; it’s finished by tossing that sauce with the right noodles....

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Woman brushing her hair in front of a mirror Credit: Letizia Le Fur / Getty ` 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...

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denise-porcaro-bridal-shower-bride-0616.jpg Credit: Laily Mesbah Flowers are Denise Porcaro’s life-really. More than a decade ago, the New York native founded floral company Flower Girl NYC, which creates stunning arrangements for events and weddings. Now, as Porcaro prepares to walk down the aisle herself and marry Josh Russ Tupper, fourth-generation owner of Manhattan’s Russ & Daughters, it only makes sense that her pre-wedding celebration would include lots of blooms. Bridal Shower Ideas denise-porcaro-bridal-shower-palma-garden-0616....

stationery-opener-pink-068-d111763.jpg Credit: Alpha Smoot THE TOOLS Invitation suite (a heavy paper stock works best) Bristle brushes Acrylic paint HOW-TO FOR THE ENVELOPES: 1. Dip a dry brush in paint and quickly paint a stroke on the inside flap of the envelope. 2. Continue brushing envelopes assembly-line style with the same paint color. Once envelopes are dry, use the same technique with a second paint color to create a layered look....

` 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 Some of your daytime behaviors can actually influence how easily you fall asleep at night....

Retiree Active lifestyle walking outdoors Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Retiree Active lifestyle walking outdoors Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Retiree Active lifestyle walking outdoors Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty Retiree Active lifestyle walking outdoors Credit: kate_sept2004 / Getty We know that regular exercise is beneficial to your physical health, but new research says it also has a positive impact on your brain, as well. This doesn’t mean, however, that you need to head out for a five mile run every day or hit the gym for hours on end—according to a new study published in the journal Neurology, even small amounts of exercise, like walking 15 minutes a day, has a noticeable effect on almost all regions of your brain....

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Decorating all of the nooks and crannies in your home includes finding ways to spruce up hidden places like the interiors of dresser drawers. One of the ways that we add flair to these drawers is to line them. Not only can liners protect the bottom of the shelf or provide an additional function (like grip or fragrance), but they can also feel like an extension of your home décor....

` 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 your exercise history includes more false starts than goals met, it’s time to create a habit you can stick with for the rest of your life....

Whether you’re unwrapping a beautiful bouquet of flowers purchased from a florist or an arrangement shipped to your door, you’re likely to find a small packet of white powder food tucked inside. Don’t be too quick to toss it aside—your blooms rely on this food to thrive and remain healthy. “It really does prolong the life of your flowers,” says Emily Pinon, the creative director of New York City-based florist Ode à la Rose, of its myriad benefits, which include stimulating the opening of closed buds as well as preventing bacteria and fungi growth....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement Debt is one of those unseen nuisances that quietly loom over the heads of many Americans. In fact, the average household debt hit a record $14.6 trillion in the spring of 2021, according to statistics garnered by the Federal Reserve; that calculates to an average $90,460 per person, which includes all types of consumer debt from credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, and student debt....