If you’ve been doing more grilling since the pandemic, you’re not alone: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, grill manufacturers and retailers have reported some of their strongest sales ever. As more people get out there and take playing with fire to the next level, Emily McGee of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association told us about some of the four hottest trends in grilling that they’ve noticed this summer....
succulents in terra cotta pots on bench Credit: Caitlin Atkinson By Nancy Mattia and Melissa Ozawa succulents in terra cotta pots on bench Credit: Caitlin Atkinson succulents in terra cotta pots on bench Credit: Caitlin Atkinson succulents in terra cotta pots on bench Credit: Caitlin Atkinson You’ve got a pretty new planter and some potting soil, and now you’re ready to buy the plants. But with so many choices available, it’s hard to know which to pick....
When it comes to color, interior designer Michelle Gage practices what she preaches: Her and her husband’s sunnily lit powder blue kitchen is the first piece of proof—the fact that the space was nearly a deep green (“Ultimately, it didn’t flow properly with the rest of the first floor,” she explains) is the second. But choosing this particular hue—a process that, the pro admits, was “pretty tricky”—didn’t happen in a vacuum....
Find out what’s been happening in the world of 42 Burners, aka our test kitchen, with our weekly series. In honor of National Ice Cream month, we decided to conduct a sweet little test-which brand of store-bought vanilla ice cream tastes the best? Contrary to popular belief, our food editors enjoy store-bought ice cream just as much as homemade. They always considered Häagen-Dazs to be the best (it’s the brand they use for photo shoots!...
growing-garlic-greens-1099-ml910aa20.jpg growing-garlic-greens-1099-ml910aa20.jpg growing-garlic-greens-1099-ml910aa20.jpg growing-garlic-greens-1099-ml910aa20.jpg Let’s start by saying this: You can grow garlic indoors, but you won’t get a head of garlic as you would when you plant cloves in the garden. What you will get is garlic sprouts or greens, which are the green tops of a bulb (much like what happens when a bulb sprouts on your kitchen counter). These are not the same as green garlic—early spring garlic or immature garlic bulbs and their edible green stalks....
trooping the colour Credit: Tim Rooke / Shutterstock ` 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...
lemon snack cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting Credit: Chris Simpson lemon snack cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting Credit: Chris Simpson lemon snack cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting Credit: Chris Simpson lemon snack cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting Credit: Chris Simpson The party is around the corner and it’s your turn to make the cake. No pressure—just because everyone in attendance will whip out their phones and share your creation on multiple social media channels, never mind that you have a million other things to do besides go to cake decorating school....
Staghorn ferns are called Platyceriums. They are Old World tropics native to Africa, northern Australia, and Southeast Asia. Featured Plants Platycerium Andinum: This large gorgeous fern looks great in a hanging basket but can also be hung against a wall because all the leaves are on one side. Platycerium Elephantotis: The fronds look like elephant ears. Platycerium Coronarium: This crown-like fern sits on top of a slatted square mount and drapes over....
modern kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kohler modern kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kohler modern kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kohler modern kitchen Credit: Courtesy of Kohler ‘Tis the season for new releases, and some our favorite big-name manufacturers are rolling out new appliances that have us on the edge of our seats. Along with state-of-the-art washing machines and integrated water filtration systems, 2020 will see a slew of savvy kitchen appliances, as well as a few for your pup, too....
valspar paint color 2023 Credit: Courtesy of Valspar valspar paint color 2023 Credit: Courtesy of Valspar valspar paint color 2023 Credit: Courtesy of Valspar valspar paint color 2023 Credit: Courtesy of Valspar If you’re thinking about upgrading your home’s décor to bring a comforting vibe to your spaces, consider refreshing your paint. Keep Valspar’s just-debuted 2023 Colors of the Year in mind when you do: The paint company announced a 12-shade range collection that evokes “comfort, acceptance, and joy,” the brand wrote in a press release....
velvet wedding ideas shannon skloss Credit: Shannon Skloss Photography Planning a fall wedding? One of the many things you’ll be thinking about is the groom’s attire; specifically, how to select a look that reflect his personal sense of style and the season. To get the scoop on choosing fall wedding attire that feels both seasonal and timeless, we went to the experts. While there’s nothing wrong with black, there are more options to consider....
By Cotton Codinha Spare time has a funny way of dissolving when you intend to spend it exercising. Open one email, and you can find yourself typing away 15 replies later without having so much as wrestled into a sports bra. Fitting in a full daily workout can be hard—some might say impossible. But the good news is it may also be optional. “There used to be this notion that you had to exercise for prolonged periods of time to get results,” says Neha Gothe, PhD, director of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Exercise Psychology Lab....
Craving a bite of brownie, a sip of hot cocoa, or a spoonful of chocolate pudding? You’re going to need cocoa powder, the key flavoring agent that makes these and countless other sweet treats downright irresistible. But did you know there are two types of cocoa powder—natural cocoa and Dutch-process cocoa—each with its own distinct color, flavor, and composition? Here’s how know exactly which type of cocoa to use when....
mechelle julia wedding outdoor cocktail hour with guests Credit: Rebecca Yale Photography ` 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...
hilton carters plant lighting tips Credit: Hilton Carter © CICO Books Between his home and studio in Baltimore, Hilton Carter cares for over 300 houseplants, making him somewhat of an indoor gardening aficionado. “I’ve been bringing plants into my home for the past five years,” he says, “but I’ve been dabbling with greenery for over eight.” Carter just released his first book, Wild at Home: How to Style and Care for Beautiful Plants, and it’s brimming with insights on living with houseplants, including how to feed, water, pot, and style them....
Over the last decade, modern kitchen design has veered away from traditional cabinetry, replacing it with casual, open storage that allows for easily accessible and prettily displayed collections. The challenge? Figuring out how to make the switch to open shelving in a way that optimizes both beauty and function. To help you do just that, we asked several professional organizers for their best advice on trading in cabinets for exposed storage....
easy beef chili with sour cream in bowl ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes...
A pet’s paw. A child’s handprint. A personalized gift for newlyweds. A salt dough ornament is more than just a trimming for your Christmas tree: It’s a family keepsake. And it’s one which, once broken, cannot be replaced. Luckily, they can be repaired, but they’ll never look the same as they once did. In order to repair a broken salt dough ornament, it’s important to first understand how one’s made in the first place....
On This Page What Is a Serrated Knife? When to Use When to Sharpen How to Sharpen Maintenance A good serrated knife is essential. It might be even more useful than your chef’s or paring knife. It stays sharper longer than your other knives (since less of its blade hits your cutting board), and its jagged edge allows it to slice as effortlessly through produce and crusty baguettes alike. But, like your other kitchen tools, a serrated knife can become dull over time....
maryland home makeover after taylor foyer merch Credit: Stacy Zarin Goldberg As spring approaches, you’re probably gearing up for that annual top-to-bottom home and garden refresh. Whether you prefer to tackle spring cleaning with a plan in hand or you’re hoping to squeeze a few makeover projects in between the time you’ll be spending outdoors, there are a few simple ways to get it all done (while also minimizing your impact on the environment)....
