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toasted-sesame-oil-med108373.jpg Credit: Hector Sanchez An essential ingredient in Asian cooking, sesame oil is one of the most unique, fragrant and richly-flavored oils you can keep in your pantry. Its slightly sweet, nutty taste adds depth to steamed vegetable and brings warm notes to salads and vinaigrettes; it even adds intrigue to popcorn or ice cream. Sesame seed oil is derived from sesame seeds (Tanzania is the world’s biggest producer), and comes in two varieties: regular and toasted....

woman and child hiking in forest Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images woman and child hiking in forest Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images woman and child hiking in forest Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images woman and child hiking in forest Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images With spring finally here, sunshine, fresh blooms, and outdoor activities are all on the horizon once again—a strong reminder of the planet’s sheer beauty and the need to safeguard it for future generations....

ginny-andrew-wedding-ceremony-0490-s112676-0216.jpg Credit: Erich McVey ` 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 ginny-andrew-wedding-ceremony-0490-s112676-0216.jpg Credit: Erich McVey ginny-andrew-wedding-ceremony-0490-s112676-0216....

An antique spoon full of dukkah, a spice mix used in middle eastern cooking, spills out onto a stone table top Credit: Enrique Diaz / GETTY IMAGES An antique spoon full of dukkah, a spice mix used in middle eastern cooking, spills out onto a stone table top Credit: Enrique Diaz / GETTY IMAGES An antique spoon full of dukkah, a spice mix used in middle eastern cooking, spills out onto a stone table top Credit: Enrique Diaz / GETTY IMAGES...

envelope-wording-wd110839-primary-1014.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner On This Page How to Congratulate and Thank the Couple How to Write Something Personal How to Include a Religious Message How to End Your Wedding Card What to Say If You Weren't at the Wedding Wedding guests know that it's customary for attendees to give the couple of the hour a card with a meaningful, heartfelt message in honor of their marriage. That's why you've likely scoured your favorite stationery store for a beautiful card that speaks to this momentous occasion—but that's the easy part....

Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza of PARU Credit: Courtesy of Studio Luniste Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza of PARU Credit: Courtesy of Studio Luniste Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza of PARU Credit: Courtesy of Studio Luniste...

red and green star stockings Credit: Lennart Weibull red and green star stockings Credit: Lennart Weibull red and green star stockings Credit: Lennart Weibull red and green star stockings Credit: Lennart Weibull Why does felt material always leave us feeling so warm and fuzzy? It’s easy to work with (whether you sew it or glue it), and it comes in a preschool cupboard’s worth of colors and pre-cut shapes. Our simple ideas lend themselves to hands both big and small, and will make your home cozy, merry, and bright....

Supergoop! Poof 100% Mineral Part Powder SPF 35 Credit: Courtesy of Target ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Supergoop! Poof 100% Mineral Part Powder SPF 35 Credit: Courtesy of Target Supergoop!...

bride with female wedding guests Credit: Ana Lui 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...

` 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 getting married in nearby Washington, D.C., or you want to plan a short post-nuptial getaway somewhere in the United States, put the Eastern Shore of Maryland on your mini-moon destination short list....

It’s been long said that consuming fish regularly has several health benefits, including lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease and protecting the aging brain from air pollution. A recent study published in the journal Neurology tacks a new benefit onto the list: According to researchers, there’s a link between fish consumption and a lowered risk of cerebrovascular disease—or vascular disease—which is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States....

` 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 Just call our deputy food editor Greg Lofts the chairman of the board!...

Whether your refrigerator is sans an ice maker or you just like to make frozen cubes for cocktails, iced coffee, and iced tea, ice cube trays are one of the most basic, yet essential kitchen products in every home. If you’re repeatedly filling an ice cube tray with only water, it may seem like you don’t need to wash it often. However, our experts say that ice cube trays should be treated like any item in your kitchen used for eating and drinking....

Woman painting flower pot on table at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman painting flower pot on table at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman painting flower pot on table at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES Woman painting flower pot on table at home Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page What You'll Needed Treat the Stain Before It Dries How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes Ingredients to Avoid Acrylic paint is beloved by both artists and novice crafters alike, and for good reason: It is quick-drying, easy to layer, and water-based, making it safer to use around children and pets....

Once you’ve tossed paper, non-compostable food scraps, and any other unwanted household goods, chances are you don’t want anything to do with it. So imagine how frustrating it would be to continually find your trash can tipped, with remnants of everything you previously discarded, rifled through and strewn about. When this happens, there’s a likely culprit: raccoons or possums. But those late-night party animals aren’t going to clean up after themselves—and chances are you don’t want to do it on the regular, either....

Spotting spiders in your home is always a little spooky, but do keep in mind that they are usually seeking refuge in your space for a specific reason. “They enter our homes in search of food, water, and shelter,” Chris Lambton, a gardening expert and HotShot partner, notes. “Spiders eat other insects, so if they are in your home, spiders will have a food supply.” Think: flies, ants, fleas, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and moths (more creatures you’d rather not see!...

gothic display of black squash varieties for Halloween Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo gothic display of black squash varieties for Halloween Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo gothic display of black squash varieties for Halloween Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo gothic display of black squash varieties for Halloween Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo Something wild is happening at Martha’s Bedford farm: This year’s pumpkin displays are crawling with the eeriest flora and fauna we’ve ever seen....

red tea kettle Credit: Getty / Yulia Reznikov red tea kettle Credit: Getty / Yulia Reznikov red tea kettle Credit: Getty / Yulia Reznikov red tea kettle Credit: Getty / Yulia Reznikov Have you ever noticed unsightly brown burn marks creeping up from the underside of your tea kettle? You aren’t alone—and there are a few reasons why this happens. Specific substances, like anything containing sugar, can stick to the inside of your kettle even after a cleanse; when water bubbles over, it doesn’t just make a mess of your stovetop—it sticks to the underside of your pot....

Gophers are rodents typically found in the Midwest and Western regions of the United States, explains Natasha Nicholes, the Master Urban Farmer and Executive Director at We Sow We Grow Project, but she adds that these burrowing animals will thrive just about anywhere if the soil is loose and sandy. “They are often referred to as pocket gophers, because of the cheek pockets they use to carry food back to their burrows; they are larder animals (animals that store food for winter)....

Self Made View Series Asia Carreathers Co-Launched This Sustainable Agriculture Brand to Make Growing Your Own Food Safer and Easier Nya Jones' Journal Brand Will Help You Express Yourself—and Boost Your Mental Health Sonya Vega, the Founder and CEO of Doña Vega, Wants to Share Her Modern Take on Mezcal With the World Sunny&Ted Founder Jasmine Williams Is Spreading Holiday Cheer With Her Diverse Line of Home Décor Have you ever wondered how to turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality?...