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wheelbarrow filled with pumpkins sitting in a garden Credit: Getty / Johner Images wheelbarrow filled with pumpkins sitting in a garden Credit: Getty / Johner Images wheelbarrow filled with pumpkins sitting in a garden Credit: Getty / Johner Images wheelbarrow filled with pumpkins sitting in a garden Credit: Getty / Johner Images On This Page Starting from Seed How to Grow When to Harvest Saving Seeds There is nothing quite like picking fresh fruits and vegetables from your garden....

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Measuring flour might seem like a super basic kitchen task, but you’d be surprised by how many people get the technique wrong, especially since flour is undoubtedly the most important ingredient in baking. The majority of home bakers measure by volume, but if you’re simply dipping your measuring cup into a bag of flour, you won’t get the recipe’s intended results. This increases the amount of flour in the cup and can cause your baked goods, from cakes and cookies to breads and pastries, to be dry, dense, and crumbly....

Modern Bathroom Interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern Bathroom Interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern Bathroom Interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES Modern Bathroom Interior Credit: GETTY IMAGES On This Page Can You Paint Bathroom Tile? Materials Needed Preparation Type of Paint How to Paint Painting Alternatives Whether it lines the walls or is installed as flooring, many bathrooms typically feature some sort of tile. One of the biggest draws of the material is its durability—once it’s in your home, it’s there to stay and requires very little upkeep beyond routine cleaning....

martha-portrait-036-d113019.jpg Credit: Linda Pugliese The challenge: how to make the ubiquitous burger more delicious, more extraordinary, and more unique. My suggestions: Try something other than beef for the patty. Add something unexpected. Load it up with flavor. Cook it over wood or charcoal. And, for a finishing touch, toast really good buns. Personally, I am not a “grillmeister,” but when pressed I will gladly accept the challenge. I prefer real wood or charcoal to gas, and I ignite the old-fashioned way, with kindling, to create a hot, slow fire that will sear and cook any burger to the desired doneness....

Martha Stewart harvesting potatoes in her garden Credit: John Kernick Martha Stewart harvesting potatoes in her garden Credit: John Kernick Martha Stewart harvesting potatoes in her garden Credit: John Kernick Martha Stewart harvesting potatoes in her garden Credit: John Kernick However you slice them, potatoes are delicious and easy to grow. I plant an assortment—from bakers to fingerlings, in colors that range from yellow to red to purple. I never really got interested in growing potatoes in my own garden until I had enough space to dedicate to this amazing vegetable....

scarf-in-pocket-203-d111649.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom THE TOOLS Large scarf (ideally with a 36-by-36-inch square dimension)ScissorsNeedle and thread scarf-cut-193-d111649.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom HOW-TO 1. Take the scarf and cut it into four smaller squares. In general, pocket squares are 10-by-10 inches to 16-by-16 inches, although there is no standard sizing. If you are using a 36-by-36-inch scarf, your pocket squares will be 12-by-12 inches. scarf-sewn-197-d111649.jpg Credit: Raymond Hom 2. Since most scarves have a roll-stitched hem, roll the cut edges in and do a simple hemstitch to match the other sides....

med102963_0607_mezze.jpg Tahini is the sesame paste that adds richness and complexity to traditional hummus. But if you don’t have any tahini on hand, just want to try something new, (or, gasp! if your family doesn’t care for the taste of tahini), you can still make a tasty batch of chickpea (aka garbanzo bean) dip without tahini. You don’t even need to make any substitutions – you can just follow your favorite hummus recipe and skip the tahini....

White Elephant Palm Beach Credit: Chi-Thien Nguyen/Elkus Manfredi Architects White Elephant Palm Beach Credit: Chi-Thien Nguyen/Elkus Manfredi Architects White Elephant Palm Beach Credit: Chi-Thien Nguyen/Elkus Manfredi Architects White Elephant Palm Beach Credit: Chi-Thien Nguyen/Elkus Manfredi Architects Spring-break romps aren’t just for undergrads. Sure, you might not have a dedicated week off each March or April like you did in college, but that doesn’t mean you’re not deserving of a vacation....

woman eating avocado toast for breakfast Credit: Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images woman eating avocado toast for breakfast Credit: Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images woman eating avocado toast for breakfast Credit: Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images woman eating avocado toast for breakfast Credit: Eternity in an Instant / Getty Images You’ve likely heard the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but a new study reveals that the age old saying really is true....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a salmonella outbreak, according to USA Today, and it has been tied to one particular vegetable: onions. The public health agency put out a food safety alert on Wednesday after the CDC noted that 652 people have salmonella infections from fresh whole onions. The specific strain is Salmonella Oranienburg and has sickened consumers across 37 states, according to stats last updated on October 18....

If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder. Follow along with Clean Science to see which technique we break down next. Needless to say, 2020 has been the year of cleaning absolutely everything—during a global pandemic, you wipe down each and every surface (and then you wipe it again)....

shanece jarrid wedding couple ceremony wedding bands rings Credit: September Company ` 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...

The crocus flower, or Crocus spp, is a late winter or early spring perennial famous for producing some of the first blooms of the new year—while they typically emerge at the start of spring, you may notice their colorful heads bursting through the ground even before all of winter’s snow has melted. The easy-to-grow flowers are part of the iris family and are a favorite among those living in areas that see cooler winter temperatures, as they generally indicate that warmer weather is on the way....

woman closing dishwasher in kitchen Credit: Kate Sears woman closing dishwasher in kitchen Credit: Kate Sears woman closing dishwasher in kitchen Credit: Kate Sears woman closing dishwasher in kitchen Credit: Kate Sears Dishwashers and washing machines are the two appliances that do the lion’s share of the work in your house, and though they already get the soap-and-water treatment regularly, they do need the occasional manual cleaning, too. Bacteria, mold, and odors can all build up over time—which makes sense when you take into consideration all of the dirty stuff we regularly put into these appliances....

dried foods grains lentils beans Credit: Getty / tashka2000 dried foods grains lentils beans Credit: Getty / tashka2000 dried foods grains lentils beans Credit: Getty / tashka2000 dried foods grains lentils beans Credit: Getty / tashka2000 Whatever your schedule might look like, without eating a well-balanced diet, you may feel like you’re seriously lacking in the energy department. While a sluggish feeling might leave you reaching for a processed energy drink or sugar-laden snack, ask any nutritionist and they’ll tell you that you should instead focus your attention on energy-boosting whole foods and, of course, lots of water....

Woman adding epsom salt to bath Credit: Getty Images Woman adding epsom salt to bath Credit: Getty Images Woman adding epsom salt to bath Credit: Getty Images Woman adding epsom salt to bath Credit: Getty Images The self-care movement aside, you’ve likely heard about the healing powers of Epsom salt. Also known as magnesium sulfate, this mineral has been hailed as a muscle soother (and a trick up Mom’s sleeve) for decades....

Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco Credit: Courtesy of Nyakio Grieco By Faith Cummings Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco Credit: Courtesy of Nyakio Grieco Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco Credit: Courtesy of Nyakio Grieco Thirteen Lune co-founder Nyakio Grieco Credit: Courtesy of Nyakio Grieco Without a doubt, 2020 was a landmark year for access to and visibility of Black- and Brown-founded and owned beauty brands. A result of the uprisings that followed after the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, customers committed to anti-racism sought to make their beauty shelves more inclusive—and were happy to discover an abundance of BIPOC-founded companies that have existed for years; they could meet any of their beauty-centric needs and wants....

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ironing on a motif in applique Credit: Janne Peters ironing on a motif in applique Credit: Janne Peters ironing on a motif in applique Credit: Janne Peters ironing on a motif in applique Credit: Janne Peters There are two advantages to the iron-on appliqué method: The adhesives in the fusible web prevent fabrics from fraying (so edges do not need to be turned under or machine-sewn), and you can apply designs quickly....