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grazing board with cheese meats almonds olives and pomegranate Credit: Justin Walker grazing board with cheese meats almonds olives and pomegranate Credit: Justin Walker grazing board with cheese meats almonds olives and pomegranate Credit: Justin Walker grazing board with cheese meats almonds olives and pomegranate Credit: Justin Walker The holiday season gives us many welcome opportunities to gather with friends and family. Conjure up a relaxed, yet festive mood for your next get-together by putting together a delicious grazing board....

woman experiencing stomach cramps and severe pain Credit: Kolapatha Saengbanchong / EyeEm & Getty Images While it’s a relatively common problem, food poisoning doesn’t always come with the same symptoms. Most healthcare professionals will tell you that there’s a variety of potential symptoms based on different foodborne bacteria. Those particularly at risk, including the young, elderly, or those with underdeveloped immune systems, could experience wildly different symptoms. Even defining food poisoning can be a bit tricky, since the term is often used interchangeably with “stomach flu” or a “bug....

hanging René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’, Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby's hanging René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’, Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby's hanging René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’, Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby’s hanging René Magritte’s ‘L’empire des lumières’, Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Sotheby’s Rare pieces of art regularly sell for high price points, but a recent Sotheby’s sale raked in a record-breaking $79.7 million after fees and taxes....

Quote Card for Christmas - Lead Credit: Martha Stewart Quote Card for Christmas - Lead Credit: Martha Stewart Quote Card for Christmas - Lead Credit: Martha Stewart Quote Card for Christmas - Lead Credit: Martha Stewart The Christmas season is a time of warmth and togetherness. The mood shifts into something more, however, when the kids are all home, the fire is roaring, and the stockings are as full as our hearts....

brunch waffles Credit: Elizabeth Messina There are so many reasons why a couple might decide to get married on a Friday night: the pricing is generally more affordable, they have their hearts set on a certain venue but every Saturday night was booked, more vendors are available, or they want to break with tradition. If you’re in this boat, here are a few tips that’ll make your Friday wedding a success....

breville joule sous vide steak Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma breville joule sous vide steak Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma breville joule sous vide steak Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma breville joule sous vide steak Credit: Courtesy of Williams Sonoma When you hear “sous vide,” what comes to mind? If you’re like most of us, you probably imagine professional chefs at high-end restaurants dishing out fancy meals with even fancier ingredients....

sejal-narayana-wedding-georgia-465-s111893.jpg Credit: Kat Braman Finding the words to describe the love you feel for your future husband or wife doesn’t always come easily. But the followinig quotes, by world-renowned poets, authors, philosophers, and even beloved movie characters, prove the simplest, most earnest words are often the most honest-and the most poignant. Here, a comprehensive list of short and sweet love and marriage quotes to inspire your own wedding day. Use them as a starting point for your vows, calligraph them on signs hung throughout your reception venue, or work them into the toast you dedicate to your future spouse....

Shailene Woodley Paris Fashion Week Stella McCartney show Credit: Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images ` 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...

darcy miller celebrate love bloomingdales collection Credit: Darcy Miller via Instagram Best-selling author and Editor-at-Large of Martha Stewart Weddings Darcy Miller is making her Bloomingdale’s debut with her first-ever product line. The limited-edition collection, titled “Celebrate Love,” includes items from several big-name brands, like Lenox, Levi’s, Schwinn, and Sugarfina, adorned with Miller’s own whimsical illustrations. The release couldn’t come at a better time, since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner....

No matter how big your hydrangea blooms grow, if they look faded or discolored, they’re not as beautiful as they could be. “When flowers fade, it can detract from the overall look of your garden,” says gardening expert Melinda Myers. “This happens when the plant is grown in more intense sun than the it prefers, or if it doesn’t receive enough water.” Along with sunlight and moisture issues, Myers says that soil plays a big role in the color and vibrancy of your hydrangeas....

ZZ plant in pot on side table Credit: Kseniia Soloveva / Getty Images ZZ plant in pot on side table Credit: Kseniia Soloveva / Getty Images ZZ plant in pot on side table Credit: Kseniia Soloveva / Getty Images ZZ plant in pot on side table Credit: Kseniia Soloveva / Getty Images The ZZ plant (Zamioculcas Zamiifolia) is a tropical perennial that is native to dry grassland and forests in Eastern Africa....

patchwork quilt draped over a chair Credit: Johnny Miller patchwork quilt draped over a chair Credit: Johnny Miller patchwork quilt draped over a chair Credit: Johnny Miller patchwork quilt draped over a chair Credit: Johnny Miller Making a patchwork quilt is easy: cut a backing, cut a layer of batting, and create a top by cutting smaller pieces, usually squares, and stitching them together. The quilt shown here is for a gift, so the project is small and manageable....

Think of a perfectly decorated sugar cookie and what makes it stand out. One thing that takes a basic sugar cookie to the next level is royal icing, a hard white icing made from just three ingredients. It’s stiffer and glossier than frosting or glaze for cookies, which means that you can create finer details because it holds its shape. While it was originally just used by professional bakers, it’s now beloved by home bakers, too....

la102071_0506_open.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim la102071_0506_open.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim la102071_0506_open.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim la102071_0506_open.jpg Credit: Yunhee Kim Once upon a time, mayonnaise was the sole contender for binding together a batch of creamy egg salad. Today we have options—all it takes to pull together a mayo-free egg salad is thinking outside of the jar. From creamy avocados to tangy vinaigrettes, there are quite a few options for mayonnaise-free egg salad recipes that are sure to please....

black cat treat bag for witch costume Credit: Seth Smoot black cat treat bag for witch costume Credit: Seth Smoot black cat treat bag for witch costume Credit: Seth Smoot black cat treat bag for witch costume Credit: Seth Smoot Every kid knows that treats are the heroes of Halloween. These sturdy carriers are extra-worthy of that precious cargo, and turn standard costumes into the stuff of legend. Here, each treat carrier is ingeniously paired with a corresponding costume—a black cat for a witch, a rainbow for Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, a posh lady’s pup, and an angler’s surprise (a shark, that is)....

` Mastering the Holiday Meal Franchise Logo View Series Planning a Picnic? Here’s How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location What to Cook on the Grill This Father’s Day Make Mom Lunch Not Brunch with Our Marvelous Mostly Make-Ahead Menu Mother’s Day Baking Projects You and Your Mom Can Tackle Together Perfect coleslaw should be creamy and tangy, with just the right amount of crunch to balance out heavier summer fare like ribs and burgers....

Enjoying a super ripe peach as a snack is easy—you simply take a bite and enjoy. But what about peeling peaches for use in desserts and baked goods? It might surprise you, but that’s also easy, assuming you you know the right technique. A vegetable peeler, like you’d use to peel an apple, might seem the most logical tool for the job, but it’s not actually the best or fastest way to peel peaches....

Onions are essential ingredients in so many recipes. From something as basic and versatile as sautéed vegetables to Bolognese sauce, risotto, salads, stews, and even dips, onions are a star player. But if you’re not a fan of their sharp flavor—raw or cooked—there are a few genius ways to make them smell and taste more mellow. Vidalia Onions Why Are Onions So Potent? Before we discuss how to make them less intense all around, it’s important to understand what makes onions so potent....

Full moon in dark cloudy sky Credit: Getty Images Full moon in dark cloudy sky Credit: Getty Images Full moon in dark cloudy sky Credit: Getty Images Full moon in dark cloudy sky Credit: Getty Images Most of us won’t make it to the moon in our lifetime, but what if you were able to purchase material from its surface? That’s the reality for one lucky person who now owns a minuscule sample of lunar dust collected by Neil Armstrong during Apollo 11, the first mission that brought men to the moon....

numbered-cheese-glossary-v2-d111633-0215.jpg Credit: Anna Williams Fontina Fontina can be buttery and a bit fruity; Fontina Val d’Aosta, from Italy’s Aosta Valley, is firmer, more pungent, and nuttier (and always made of raw milk). Whichever you choose, this cheese is a superlative melter. Just remember to remove the rind. Other mildly tangy melters like Danish Havarti and Dutch Gouda make fine substitutes. 2. Gouda The production of Gouda includes a step called washing the curd, which is when warm water replaces whey in the cheese vat....