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pink ballet shoes hanging on pegs Credit: Mauricio Alejo pink ballet shoes hanging on pegs Credit: Mauricio Alejo pink ballet shoes hanging on pegs Credit: Mauricio Alejo pink ballet shoes hanging on pegs Credit: Mauricio Alejo The next time you catch yourself thinking, “I’m way too old to try that,” consider Bernadette Murphy, 58, a writer and self-described scaredy-cat in Park City, Utah. In her late 40s, she went to motorcycle school to research a novel, and ended up rewriting her own story....

brushing egg wash on croissant dough Credit: Johnny Miller brushing egg wash on croissant dough Credit: Johnny Miller brushing egg wash on croissant dough Credit: Johnny Miller brushing egg wash on croissant dough Credit: Johnny Miller Martha knows croissants. That’s beyond dispute. So when she first tried her niece Sophie Herbert Slater’s sourdough version, she knew they were something special. “I tasted one the day after they were baked, and I liked it better than the first day,” Martha said....

After you’ve measured and mixed together ingredients, baked, and cooled a cake, the last thing you want is for it to get stuck in the pan. Thankfully, prepping a cake pan to help prevent this from happening is fairly straightforward, and you have several options for getting the job done. Rubbing a stick of cold butter around the pan, applying melted butter with a pastry brush, using an oil-based spray, and spreading vegetable shortening like Crisco around using a paper towel are all common methods for greasing a pan, but which one is best?...

On This Page Growing Zones How to Plant How to Care for How to Propagate Common Problems Hibiscus is a genus of subtropical woody shrubs and small trees, covered with green, semi-glossy, toothed leaves. The plant is famous for its brightly colored trumpet-shaped flowers with five or more petals—and protruding from the center of the bloom is a showy filament that is often as vibrant as the flower itself....

Chinese evergreen plant in glass vase Credit: Getty Images Chinese evergreen plant in glass vase Credit: Getty Images Chinese evergreen plant in glass vase Credit: Getty Images Chinese evergreen plant in glass vase Credit: Getty Images Chinese evergreen plants are favored both by novice gardeners and those with certified green thumbs for good reason: Andrew Gaumond, a botanist and director of content at Petal Republic, says the plant’s scientific name, Aglaonema, captures its beauty....

These days, being outside of your home—and around people outside of your immediate circle—means you have the following three things in mind: wearing a mask, staying a safe distance away from others, and keeping your hands away from your face. But when it comes to welcoming the outside world into your home—say, when you host a guest—the lines become blurred. Here, entertaining experts share how to properly and safely host loved ones during the novel coronavirus outbreak....

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What is a crisper drawer? If you don’t know how to use those drawers in your fridge, you’re not alone. According to Mary Kay Bolger, senior product development manager of refrigeration at Whirlpool, “In the many years of research we’ve done, we’ve found over and over again that crisper drawers seem to be a mystery to the consumer in terms of how they work or how they should be set.”...

onion rings fried in parchment paper Credit: GETTY IMAGES onion rings fried in parchment paper Credit: GETTY IMAGES onion rings fried in parchment paper Credit: GETTY IMAGES onion rings fried in parchment paper Credit: GETTY IMAGES When it comes to handy kitchen tools we always have on hand, parchment paper is certainly on the list. It can be used for myriad tasks, including lining cake pans and wrapping food to cook en papillote....

jennifer lopez and ben affleck Credit: Arturo Holmes / Staff / 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...

ripe bananas on kitchen counter Credit: eugenekeebler / Getty Images ripe bananas on kitchen counter Credit: eugenekeebler / Getty Images ripe bananas on kitchen counter Credit: eugenekeebler / Getty Images ripe bananas on kitchen counter Credit: eugenekeebler / Getty Images Sure, you can turn your brown bananas into a delicious quick bread, but when you already have a loaf or two hanging around on your counter (or ready to go in the freezer), the over-ripened fruit typically ends up in the trash....

Sam Rockwell and Leslie Bibb 2018 Oscars Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Sam Rockwell and Leslie Bibb have been going strong for over a decade, so it’s no wonder people turn to the couple for relationship advice. Luckily for all, the Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri star and the Iron Man actress share plenty of great pointers. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Rockwell revealed some secrets to their success....

stylish living room interior with green painted walls Credit: AsiaVision / Getty Images stylish living room interior with green painted walls Credit: AsiaVision / Getty Images stylish living room interior with green painted walls Credit: AsiaVision / Getty Images stylish living room interior with green painted walls Credit: AsiaVision / Getty Images Whether you’re getting the nursery ready to bring your little one home or finally getting around to giving your kitchen a much-needed makeover, choosing what color to paint your home is a big decision....

If you have ever broken out only to find that traditional treatments aren’t getting the job done, fungal acne may be to blame. According to board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetic specialist, Vanessa Coppola, FNP-BC, fungal acne is a form of folliculitis caused by an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast on the body. While the skin condition is incredibly common—it’s a form of inflammation of the hair follicle—Coppola, who is the owner of Bare Aesthetic Medical Spa, says that it’s often unresponsive to conventional acne regimens....

The last thing you want to hear is that you are not cleaning the items in your home enough, but according to several professionals, most of us aren’t refreshing or replacing our most utilized household textiles at the proper rate. Dish towels, bath mats, and body towels are often used far after their expiration date. Fortunately, most of these linens have a long shelf life, says Rochelle Wilkinson, the owner Dirt Detectives Cleaning....

If you grew up cooking at your Italian nonna’s side, then perhaps you already know the secret to perfectly moist meatballs, that pasta water should always be “as salty as the sea,” or how singing to your red sauce will make it taste better. Fine, maybe that last part won’t make much of a difference (apart from a mood boost), but we’re here to confirm that Nonna did make a great point about the pasta water....

` 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 What’s the best thing about summer? Grilling outdoors! Laid-back cookouts call for easy-drinking, fresh wines that enhance all of the flavors and textures that flame and charcoal (or wood) bring to grilled dishes....

queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images queen elizabeth Credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images Queen Elizabeth is the longest serving British monarch in history; in fact, she recently celebrated 70 years on the throne in June during the United Kingdom’s first Platinum Jubilee. While it’s safe to say Her Majesty has a long and storied history of fulfilling her duties as Queen of England, her job description just got an update....

applying oil to scalp Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images applying oil to scalp Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images applying oil to scalp Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images applying oil to scalp Credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images From scalp serums to hair masks and prescription medications, numerous hair loss treatments promise to boost hair growth. But did you know that you might already have a natural remedy for thinning strands right in your kitchen?...

slices of buttermilk cardmom pie on gold and white plates Credit: Mike Krautter slices of buttermilk cardmom pie on gold and white plates Credit: Mike Krautter slices of buttermilk cardmom pie on gold and white plates Credit: Mike Krautter slices of buttermilk cardmom pie on gold and white plates Credit: Mike Krautter Dairy products are key ingredients in a number of our favorite dessert pies and cakes. Low in fat, high in protein, and super versatile, buttermilk has long been one of our secret-weapon ingredients in the kitchen....