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Brown-Sugar Butternut-Squash Pie Credit: Bryan Gardner You’ll use the same piece of dough for both the fishtail-braided rim and the crust stars scattered on top. After rolling out a disk of dough into an 11-by-14-inch rectangle, use a pastry wheel to cut fifteen 1/4-inch-wide strips from one of the short sides. Brown-Sugar Butternut-Squash Pie Credit: Bryan Gardner 2. To make the braids, take 5 strips and press the tops together....

spiced pumpkin seeds Credit: Raymond Hom spiced pumpkin seeds Credit: Raymond Hom spiced pumpkin seeds Credit: Raymond Hom spiced pumpkin seeds Credit: Raymond Hom On This Page How to Remove Seeds From the Pumpkin How to Clean the Seeds The Shortcut Method Roasting the Seeds The next time you’re busy prepping a pumpkin for carving or cooking, make sure you don’t toss those seeds! Roasted pumpkin seeds are an addictive, crunchy, and healthy snack that make sticking your hand inside a pumpkin well worth the hassle....

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Happy woman writing Christmas cards at home, a close up. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Happy woman writing Christmas cards at home, a close up. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Happy woman writing Christmas cards at home, a close up. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Happy woman writing Christmas cards at home, a close up. Credit: GETTY IMAGES Sending identical cards to everyone on your holiday list, from your college roommate to your grandmother to your mail carrier, may be the easiest way to tackle this end-of-year task, but taking the time to add a personal touch makes them all the more meaningful, memorable, and cheerful....

Cleaning Crab At ChefSteps, we’re huge fans of fresh crab. For us – and so many Americans – eating crab is a summer-dining ritual on par with grilled salmon, blueberry cobbler, and corn on the cob. And while we may live on the opposite coast from New England, we still like to round up the crew and head to the beach for a Pacific Northwest take on a clambake. Not into clambakes?...

Like onions, scallions, shallots, leeks, and garlic, chives are part of the allium family. But what is a chive, exactly? It’s a slim, bright green herb with a mild onion-like taste. They differ from other allium crops because they are perennials and less pungent, says Steve Reiners, professor and horticulture section chair of Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Home cooks use fresh chives as a garnish, like they would other herbs, such as parsley or basil, to add a finishing touch of savory flavor....

Wicker, rattan, and cane inspire the light, airy feeling of summer when used for crafts and furniture in the home. “Wicker, rattan, and cane items work really well as either one statement piece or a series of small accent items to complement either a neutral or bold color palette in a room. Because these materials are all natural, they each offer the utmost versatility,” says Hannah Pobar, designer behind Home Studio List....

celery-on-cutting-board-ed101894sea002c.jpg celery-on-cutting-board-ed101894sea002c.jpg celery-on-cutting-board-ed101894sea002c.jpg celery-on-cutting-board-ed101894sea002c.jpg You may already know that celery is the unsung hero of the snack world (it’s the perfect vessel for dips like peanut butter, vegetable spreads, and hummus), but did you also know that when you’re done with it, leftover celery can also become a windowsill propagation project? All you need is a celery heart, a cup of water, and a little bit of sunshine to give vegetable a second life....

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drawstring-jewelry-pouch-103309846 Credit: Lennart Weibull Imagine this scenario: You’re getting dressed and realize that pretty locket you own would make the perfect accessory, but when you pull it out of your jewelry box, you discover a mess of tangled chains. Now you have to make a split second decision. Do you sit there fumbling with it, possibly missing the morning train, or do you leave it in a heap on your dresser, to be dealt with another time?...

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` 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 Though formal wedding receptions have a reputation for being stuffy or serious, they can easily turn out to be some of the most energetic, fun, and easygoing weddings of all....

california chic living room in white with brown and blue accents Credit: Lauren Pressey california chic living room in white with brown and blue accents Credit: Lauren Pressey california chic living room in white with brown and blue accents Credit: Lauren Pressey california chic living room in white with brown and blue accents Credit: Lauren Pressey Televisions are, for better or for worse, an important part of our homes. When they’re in use, they provide hours of entertainment and enjoyment; when they’re clicked off, they should be able to fit into your home’s décor aesthetic seamlessly and neatly, so that their presence doesn’t take away from the rest of your space....

masked women on a socially-distanced walk together Credit: Eye Crave / Getty Images masked women on a socially-distanced walk together Credit: Eye Crave / Getty Images masked women on a socially-distanced walk together Credit: Eye Crave / Getty Images masked women on a socially-distanced walk together Credit: Eye Crave / Getty Images It’s official—2021 is here and so is COVID-19, at least for now. As we all prepare for continued time in quarantine and limited access to our friends and family, you may find yourself trying to come up with some creative ways to stay connected until the outdoors “open up” again....

Person holding woven tote Credit: Kirsten Francis By Lisa Butterworth Person holding woven tote Credit: Kirsten Francis Person holding woven tote Credit: Kirsten Francis Person holding woven tote Credit: Kirsten Francis A-tisket, a-tasket—you can fashion a breezy tote out of any basket. “We were inspired by straw market bags and the mix of handles can make an interesting tote,” says Living home editor Lorna Aragon, who came up with this idea....

2016-oscars-couple-lady-gaga-taylor-kinney-0216.jpg Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty If you expect Lady Gaga’s wedding to be over-the-top, you’ll be wrong, says the singer. “We are not planning anything that is worth writing about,” she recently told Ryan Seacrest of her upcoming wedding to Chicago Fire actor Taylor Kinney, describing the big day as “family-style.” It certainly sounds like a family effort! Gaga says all the women in her family are involved. “I think if I wouldn’t let my mom do this with all of us and my family-I think if I would of denied the women of my life the planning of the wedding they would probably kill me,” she joked....

If you’ve ever daydreamed about the story of your life being put on the big screen or written about in a novel, you’re not alone. According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of ThriftBooks, 55 percent of Americans believe their own life is worthy of becoming a book or movie. Of the respondents who share this sentiment, more than half (54 percent) want to show how they overcame their life’s challenges, while the same number consider themselves to be an interesting character....

The first traces of humans in North America has always been a complicated topic to pinpoint among archaeologists. According to CNN, researchers historically thought humans made their way to the continent from Asia through Beringia (the land bridge that once connected the continents) between 13,000 to 16,000 years ago. New findings published in the journal Science now prove otherwise: Fossilized human footprints discovered in New Mexico date back at least 23,000 years....

outdoor Mother’s Day gathering Credit: The Good Brigade / Getty Images outdoor Mother’s Day gathering Credit: The Good Brigade / Getty Images outdoor Mother’s Day gathering Credit: The Good Brigade / Getty Images outdoor Mother’s Day gathering Credit: The Good Brigade / Getty Images Are you in the process of selecting the perfect Mother’s Day present? A new survey conducted by Lending Tree just revealed that what Mom really wants is to spend quality time with you....