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chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream Credit: Alpha Smoot chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream Credit: Alpha Smoot chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream Credit: Alpha Smoot chocolate cake with vanilla buttercream Credit: Alpha Smoot On This Page Round Sheet Pan Bundt Angel Food Square Most Used Cake Pans There’s something about a beautiful homemade cake that screams celebration. Whether you’re simply elevating Tuesday night dinner, hosting your child’s birthday party, or bringing dessert to a backyard cookout, there’s never a wrong occasion for a no-bake cheesecake, a lemon Bundt, or some other delicious cake....

There’s nothing quite like the love between children and their grandmother—she’s there to read them a bedtime story, cheer them on during big events, stand in as a last-minute babysitter, and so much more. However, if you’ve ever noticed a special bond between your mother and your kids that not even you can relate to, there might be a scientific explanation behind it. A recent study highlighted in CNN and published in the journal “Proceedings of the Royal Society B,” found that the importance of grandmothers can be traced neurologically....

edf_may06_des_choc.jpg edf_may06_des_choc.jpg edf_may06_des_choc.jpg edf_may06_des_choc.jpg On This Page The Best Strawberries to Use Types of Chocolate to Use The Dipping Add-ins How Long Do Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Last? Fresh strawberries covered in rich chocolate are one of the most impressive-looking yet fundamentally simple desserts you can make, and the result is a harmonious combination that brings together sweet, tart, and bitter flavors. Whether you keep things straightforward (oh, the joy of a two-ingredient recipe!...

coasters-0191-d111519.jpg Credit: Ryan Liebe THE TOOLS Mad Libs-style coasters clip artPaper and color printerPens or pencils (for filling out) HOW-TO Download the Mad Libs-style coasters clip art and customize it with your names and, if desired, unique sentences.Print and cut out, or order from foryourparty.com.Set out on reception tables with pens or pencils. THE DETAILS Custom coasters, $29 for 50, foryourparty.com. ` 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...

fruitcake Credit: Christopher Baker ` Memories Remade Logo View Series See What Christmas Trees Have Looked Like Over the Past 100 Years This Is How Martha Stewart Has Celebrated Christmas Over the Years 11 Modern Menorahs That Will Help Your Family Start a New Hanukkah Tradition The Most Charming Small Towns to Visit During the Christmas Season fruitcake Credit: Christopher Baker fruitcake Credit: Christopher Baker fruitcake Credit: Christopher Baker...

Leg of Lamb With Pistachio Stuffing and Potatoes Credit: Nico Schinco Leg of Lamb With Pistachio Stuffing and Potatoes Credit: Nico Schinco Leg of Lamb With Pistachio Stuffing and Potatoes Credit: Nico Schinco Leg of Lamb With Pistachio Stuffing and Potatoes Credit: Nico Schinco This Easter centerpiece looks like a fancy roulade, but it’s simply a boneless leg of lamb folded over an aromatic pistachio-scallion stuffing and fit to be tied....

When it comes to timeless interior paint colors, it doesn’t get more classic than gray. Not only is the elegant earth tone extremely versatile, but it can also bring cool (or warm!) sophistication to just about any style of space. However, with all the gray paints available on the market, deciding which one will work best for a specific area of your home can be a challenge. gray wall home sitting area shag rug pink decor accents Credit: Julie Soefer Gray is considered a neutral tone, says interior designer Isabel Ladd....

Cupcake Toppings Credit: Kirsten Francis Cupcake Toppings Credit: Kirsten Francis Cupcake Toppings Credit: Kirsten Francis Cupcake Toppings Credit: Kirsten Francis Of course you’ll whip up cupcakes for an upcoming birthday celebration or as a way to bring a smile to a friend’s face. And you’ll swirl them to the nines without breaking a sweat, thanks to these quick, inspiring frostings. Each recipe features a beloved flavor combo (plus confectioners’ sugar for sweetness) and makes enough to top a dozen....

Fall lawn and garden clean-up is something many homeowners do in preparation for the long winter ahead, explains Matt Blashaw, a licensed contractor and Spectracide partner. “There are a few critical actions that must be done in order to keep your lawn safe from unwanted pests and prepare it for a lush beginning come next spring.” Ahead, why a little autumnal yard maintenance is a must for your garden and lawn’s longevity, according to Blashaw—plus, the tasks to complete when the weather starts to cool....

Close-up of ecologically friendly reusable bag with fruit and vegetables Credit: ArtMarie / GETTY IMAGES Close-up of ecologically friendly reusable bag with fruit and vegetables Credit: ArtMarie / GETTY IMAGES Close-up of ecologically friendly reusable bag with fruit and vegetables Credit: ArtMarie / GETTY IMAGES Close-up of ecologically friendly reusable bag with fruit and vegetables Credit: ArtMarie / GETTY IMAGES Between continued shortages and rising food prices, the last few years have been a strange time for home cooks....

Staffordshire Bull Terrier waits for his owner to play ball Credit: RapidEye / Getty Images Staffordshire Bull Terrier waits for his owner to play ball Credit: RapidEye / Getty Images Staffordshire Bull Terrier waits for his owner to play ball Credit: RapidEye / Getty Images Staffordshire Bull Terrier waits for his owner to play ball Credit: RapidEye / Getty Images Giving a dog a great deal of exercise doesn’t always mean they’ll simply sleep well that night....

woman moisturizing face Credit: Image Source/Getty Images The upside of all our bad weather is that there’s absolutely no shame in being a couch potato. And why not be a beautiful couch potato, while you’re sipping tea and catching up on your shows? One of my favorite at-home facial techniques to do when I have the time is lymphatic drainage, a gentle massage that targets the lymph-nodes and drains toxins....

Over the course of the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put a temporary pause on widespread travel and outdoor gathering, but according to a new study, Americans didn’t let the coronavirus stop them from getting outside. In fact, three-quarters of American homeowners used their private outdoor spaces to spend time outdoors and boost their mental health during stay-at-home restrictions. OnePoll conducted a survey with 2,000 homeowners on behalf of lawn care company TruGreen, and found that the participants are now spending 14 hours every week outside (which is three hours more than before the COVID-19 outbreak)....

Woman scratching patchy red skin on her arm. Credit: Getty Images Woman scratching patchy red skin on her arm. Credit: Getty Images Woman scratching patchy red skin on her arm. Credit: Getty Images Woman scratching patchy red skin on her arm. Credit: Getty Images Skin irritation is always a nuisance, and this is especially true of a rash, which most would describe as red splotches that itch. But rashes be caused by a number of different things, so they aren’t always easy to pinpoint....

squash-blossoms-0911mld106586.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom squash-blossoms-0911mld106586.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom squash-blossoms-0911mld106586.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom squash-blossoms-0911mld106586.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom You’ve heard the gardener’s lament about growing zucchini: The bountiful summer squash is the gift that keeps on giving… and giving. By summer’s end, no one wants to see another zucchini again. The solution is simple: Eat the zucchini flowers instead. Whether homegrown or bought, edible zucchini flowers must be one of the most photogenic crops of early summer, but their time here is fleeting....

bride and groom Credit: Abby Jiu Photography A destination wedding is undeniably special, but choosing to say “I do” in an exotic locale requires a fair amount of work on the part of the bride and groom. It all starts with choosing the location itself-before you start considering different venues, it’s wise to decide on one city or region where you’d like to tie the knot. There’s a lot to consider when searching for the ideal destination, which is why we asked Svetlana Stein, owner and President of L&B Travel, how a bride and groom can stop staring at a map and start choosing the ideal destination wedding location....

green grass growing from seeds in dirt Credit: Faba-Photography/Getty Images By Nancy Mattia By Kelly Manning @@kellyvelocci green grass growing from seeds in dirt Credit: Faba-Photography/Getty Images green grass growing from seeds in dirt Credit: Faba-Photography/Getty Images green grass growing from seeds in dirt Credit: Faba-Photography/Getty Images On This Page Grass Type When to Seed Type of Seed Prepare Soil Overseeding If your neighbor’s thick, lush lawn has you green with envy, it might be time to perform some routine maintenance on your own landscape....

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seasonal wreaths Credit: Janelle Jones seasonal wreaths Credit: Janelle Jones seasonal wreaths Credit: Janelle Jones seasonal wreaths Credit: Janelle Jones The tradition of displaying holiday wreaths is alive and well to this day, with the fragrant boughs of cedar, juniper, and spruce gracing homes in Europe and the United States. Yet wreaths have evolved from their evergreen beginnings. Over the past few decades, wreaths made from a variety of materials have become popular for year-­round display....

la103326_1107_sideboards.jpg Credit: Eric Piasecki When you consider everything a sideboard is designed to hold – china, stemware, and silverware, not to mention mundane necessities such as matches, bottle openers, and coasters – it’s clear that this item of furniture can be one of the most practical in the house. But all too often what’s behind closed doors is a chaotic jumble. With a dinner party hours away, who needs to be scrambling for lost serving pieces?...