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Have you ever tasted a strawberry pear? Or a pitahaya? How about the fruit of the night-blooming cactus? These are some of the evocative names for the same tropical treat: dragon fruit. Until quite recently you would have had to hunt down this wildly whiskered and bulbous magenta-red fruit in specialty ethnic markets or travel to find it. But dragon fruit is now appearing in the fancy corner of the produce aisle at your local supermarket, and it is trending on social media, thanks to devoted growers and its dramatic look....

group of people celebrating holi with colorful powder Credit: Kristin Ruhs / EyeEm / Getty Images group of people celebrating holi with colorful powder Credit: Kristin Ruhs / EyeEm / Getty Images group of people celebrating holi with colorful powder Credit: Kristin Ruhs / EyeEm / Getty Images group of people celebrating holi with colorful powder Credit: Kristin Ruhs / EyeEm / Getty Images Commonly known as The Festival of Spring and The Festival of Colors, Holi is an Indian holiday that takes place at the end of March to celebrate the beginning of spring....

While household cats come in all different shapes and sizes, one thing most in common are their names. According to MentalFloss, “Luna” topped 2019’s list as the most popular cat name, which now marks the moniker’s third year in the number one position. The other names to round out the top 10 were Bella, Kitty, Oliver, Lucy, Leo, Charlie, Shadow, Simba, and Milo. three cats lounging on furniture Credit: Getty / Waitforlight The Banfield Pet Hospital, which is the largest general veterinarian practice in the world, gathered the results to determine the most popular names by consulting their database of over 500,000 cats....

yarn swatches Credit: The Morrisons As the old year comes to a close and a new year begins, we are filled with hope to make this year better than the last. Often, we promise to do this by making various resolutions that we really do intend on keeping… but tend to languish after the end of January. We believe that if there is one thing you should stick to in 2019, it ought to be to take on a new hobby....

Bundt cakes have been around since the 1950s when the pan was invented by the Minneapolis-based Nordic Ware company. The fluted baking dish creates stunning ring-shaped confections that are topped with everything from glossy chocolate ganache to a dusting of confectioner’s sugar and fresh fruit. To help you nail this timeless treat, we talked to Jennifer Dalquist, executive vice president of Nordic Ware. Heed her advice and you’re practically guaranteed to bake your very best Bundt cake yet....

prince william and kate middleton walking outside smiling Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via 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...

` 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 Whether you’re incorporating local flavors at a destination wedding or showing off the freshest ingredients from your hometown growers, planning a farm-to-table meal for your wedding dinner lets you create a unique—and delicious—menu for your guests....

The bathroom is an area where upkeep can easily fall victim to neglect. Figuring out how to clean the bathroom, and where to start, is half the battle. Cleaning the room isn’t usually a person’s favorite job, which is why many of us tend to address this room only after it becomes obvious that it needs attention. A better strategy is prevention; mount short and frequent campaigns against dirt and soap buildup, and the task will never be insurmountable....

There are some well-known methods for getting your rose bushes to bloom more (like deadheading), as well as some lesser-known suggestions that skew more towards myth (the Norwegian fish head method, for example). So, how do you know which tips and tricks will work best in your garden? To cut right to the chase, we asked two garden experts about their best advice for getting bigger and better blooms from your roses—and here’s what they had to say....

cat smelling lilacs window seal Credit: Getty Images Plants are attractive to pets, who see them as good-smelling, delicious, and easy-to-reach toys placed throughout your house for their enjoyment. And while it can seem impossible to prevent your pet from treating your favorite ficus as his personal chew toy, it can-and should-be done whenever possible. “Plants may not survive if they are chewed,” Nicole Fulcher, DVM, assistant medical director of veterinary services at the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America, says, “but the main concern is what the plant can do to your pet....

Lettuce and herbs in salad spinner Credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/BRETT STEVENS / Getty Images Lettuce and herbs in salad spinner Credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/BRETT STEVENS / Getty Images Lettuce and herbs in salad spinner Credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/BRETT STEVENS / Getty Images Lettuce and herbs in salad spinner Credit: Cultura RM Exclusive/BRETT STEVENS / Getty Images While we aren’t usually fans of tools that do only one task, the salad spinner is the exception: Sure, it does just one thing, but it does it exceptionally well....

Martha Stewart has always been a leader in the culinary space and now she’s jumping aboard the plant-based diet trend. While Martha has been enjoying plant-based ingredients for years, she says that she has recently started to dramatically reduce her meat consumption. “Only about 6% of Americans are vegetarians, but about 30% of Americans are incorporating more plants into their diet. I’ve been doing that for years. I have a vegetarian daughter, Alexis, and two grandchildren who don’t eat meat but do eat fish....

msl-ripe-fruit-0030-mmsl.jpg Credit: Chris Court msl-ripe-fruit-0030-mmsl.jpg Credit: Chris Court msl-ripe-fruit-0030-mmsl.jpg Credit: Chris Court msl-ripe-fruit-0030-mmsl.jpg Credit: Chris Court Should a peach be washed the same way as an orange? What about cantaloupe? After you buy fresh fruit, is it really necessary to wash it all? If so, what is the best way to do that? Read on for our guidelines to washing all of your fruit safely at home. Why Wash Fruit?...

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easter-basket-large-eggs-042-mld109766.jpg Credit: Stephan Abry Growing up, I always looked forward to that one spring Sunday morning where I knew I would awake to find an Easter basket waiting for me at the foot of the stairs. It would be lined with “grass,” stuffed to the brim with goodies (decorated eggs, marshmallow chicks, chocolate candy, and always a cuddly stuffed bunny), wrapped in paper, and topped with a bow. Children around the world received Easter baskets like this....

There are many reasons why you might be suffering from poor circulation. Cardiovascular conditions, like heart disease—which can reduce blood outflow to the rest of your body due to a weak pump mechanism—is one of them. Chronic venous stasis (this happens when blood pools in your veins due to inactivity or the setting in of varicosities, preventing the back-flow of blood) is another. Here’s the catch: We can’t physically see these things manifest, which explains why so many people don’t know that their circulatory system isn’t in tip-top shape....

icecream-sundae-martha-portrait-190-d112073.jpg Credit: Marcus Nilsson Here’s what you already know: She’s a cooking, crafting, homekeeping wonder-woman. Since her humble beginnings in rural New Jersey, Martha has dedicated her life to providing the masses with the tools, techniques, and (drool-worthy!) cake recipes they need to enrich their lives. Over the years, she has worked to become the best-selling author of 80+ titles, the founder of her own company (Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia), America’s first self-made female billionaire, and the face of a trusted household brand for families around the world....

woman using CBD hair product Credit: Elena Safonova / Getty Images woman using CBD hair product Credit: Elena Safonova / Getty Images woman using CBD hair product Credit: Elena Safonova / Getty Images woman using CBD hair product Credit: Elena Safonova / Getty Images CBD is everywhere in the beauty sphere, and is particularly popular across the hair care category. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is one of the active ingredients in cannabis and can be found in skin and hair formulas, where it allegedly treats a variety of concerns....

artificial christmas tree Credit: Lucas Allen artificial christmas tree Credit: Lucas Allen artificial christmas tree Credit: Lucas Allen artificial christmas tree Credit: Lucas Allen While some appreciate the tradition of a real Christmas tree, many prefer the convenience and timeless beauty of an artificial tannenbaum. Even our founder prefers the fake variety—she sets up a faux tree in almost every room of her home during the holiday season. Unlike real evergreens, faux trees don’t shed needles and don’t need frequent watering; some even come pre-lit....

sophie christopher wedding rings Credit: Andrew & Ada According to a Pew Research Center analysis, more than 75 percent of people were married in the 1950s compared to about 50 percent of people today. Those are some pretty stark statistics-but what is the reason for this drastic decline in the institution of marriage? As it turns out, there are a myriad of culprits that affect some, but not all, individuals....