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dutch oven over campfire Credit: EJJohnsonPhotography / Getty Images dutch oven over campfire Credit: EJJohnsonPhotography / Getty Images dutch oven over campfire Credit: EJJohnsonPhotography / Getty Images dutch oven over campfire Credit: EJJohnsonPhotography / Getty Images There’s nothing quite like gathering around the campfire—except maybe cooking your meal on that very same campfire. But as anyone who has ever set up their tent only to find they forgot to bring butter or aluminum foil knows, the most important ingredient of a good campfire meal is planning....

Not only does the right wallpaper make a statement in a room, but it can also elevate the entire ambience of a space. “Wallpaper has a tremendous impact,” says Barbara Karpf, the president and founder of DecoratorsBest. “It can instantly create a new look with color and texture and can influence the mood with a new pattern.” Luckily, if you’re a rookie when it comes to decorating with wallpaper, there are a handful of tried-and-true designs that make selecting an eye-catching pattern a breeze....

coconut cake cherry bombe cookbook Credit: Alpha Smoot We’ve been fans of indie food magazine Cherry Bombe since its launch in 2013 (long before Martha was on the cover!). Not only do we share the biannual publication’s mission – to celebrate food and women – but we also love that founders Kerry Diamond and Claudia Wu put women front and center behind the scenes, working with mostly female writers, photographers, and illustrators....

mname-tags-006-d111756.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner If you’re thinking about legally changing your name after the wedding, there are some things you need to know first. From what options you have to how much it’ll cost, we’re breaking down the important details to understand. RELATED: YOUR ULTIMATE NAME CHANGE CHECKLIST Know Your Options While you may want to go by two last names, two middle names, or a blend of surnames, each state has its own laws on what’s legit when altering your name....

bride and groom smiling outside on stone area Credit: Natalie Watson ` 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...

When it comes to interior design, we focus the bulk of our attention on dwelling spaces, like the living room or even the kitchen, but the mudroom is an area that shouldn’t be overlooked. “This small space can be the key to keeping the messiness from the outside world out of your home,” Jade McNeil, the owner and principal of Jade McNeil Interiors, says. You store dirty shoes, wet umbrellas, and outerwear in this space, but McNeil says that there are even more ways to utilize this room....

` 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 Sure, you already know that coffee and energy drinks contain caffeine, but did you realize that the popular stimulant can be found in a variety of items that you eat and drink every day?...

guests book signing Credit: KT Merry Brides and grooms are encouraged to skip any wedding traditions that they feel aren’t representative of who they are as a couple. While we’re all for you saying goodbye to the bouquet and garter toss if you feel so inclined, there’s one smaller detail many couples are skipping that has us scratching our heads: the guest book. Its purpose is for attendees to leave you loving messages and bits of advice for a happy marriage, but some couples feel that talking to guests and being congratulated by them at the wedding is enough....

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2053_recipe_fish.jpg How to Eat a Whole Fish A whole fish is just as easy to prepare as a fillet, and it makes a stunning presentation. Enjoying it will take just a little more navigation on the part of your guests to avoid the bones, but the flavor imparted by a fish cooked on the bone is worth every extra effort. 1. After cooking, transfer fish to a plate. 2. Using a sharp knife or fish knife, cut between the head and body until the knife touches the backbone....

tvs3049b.jpg Q: Have you ever grown or tasted salsify – also called oyster plant? My father grew everything possible, including salsify. I would love to find someplace to buy it. –Margaret Crenshaw, Zephyrhills, FL Salsify is a long, skinny root vegetable with creamy white skin and flesh. It is similar in appearance – though not in flavor – to the parsnip. Because of its distinctive, oysterlike taste, salsify is often referred to as oyster plant....

Everything in your home, from kitchen counters to furniture, can sustain scratches. One place particularly prone to this type of wear and tear? Your hardwood floors. While you can repair this area, you should first understand your flooring type in order to learn about the different techniques required to fix both light and deep scratches. Ahead, our experts share their insight, which will help renew your floors in no time....

orbital view of planets moons in outer space Credit: Getty / Lev Savitskiy orbital view of planets moons in outer space Credit: Getty / Lev Savitskiy orbital view of planets moons in outer space Credit: Getty / Lev Savitskiy orbital view of planets moons in outer space Credit: Getty / Lev Savitskiy When you look into the night sky, you typically see the moon and a handful of stars shining brightly, but rarely do you catch a glimpse of the planets....

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three vhs tapes stacked on wood table Credit: Olegk1986 / Getty Images three vhs tapes stacked on wood table Credit: Olegk1986 / Getty Images three vhs tapes stacked on wood table Credit: Olegk1986 / Getty Images three vhs tapes stacked on wood table Credit: Olegk1986 / Getty Images Preserving your old family photos and videos will mean that future generations can get a glimpse into the lives of their ancestors....

If you, like so many of us, associate tofu with something limp, bland, and tasteless, it’s time to give this essential vegan ingredient another chance—there’s no reason why tofu can’t be absolutely delicious. To that end, fitness entrepreneur Cassey Ho, founder of blogilates.com, wants to inspire us all to make tofu a regular part of our weeknight dinners. “The thing I love about tofu is how it can take on literally any flavor,” says Ho, who includes this healthful protein in her 90 Day Journey Vegan Meal Plan....

Wedding invitations created by groom Credit: Lance Nicoll 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...

While there’s so much more to Korean food than kimchi, it’s impossible to deny that the dish is a cornerstone of the cuisine. In Korea, a meal without kimchi is unimaginable. Not only is it the most common banchan (side dish) on Korean tables, but it’s also an invaluable ingredient in its own right. When most people hear the word kimchi, they think of the Napa cabbage version known as baechu kimchi or poggi kimchi (poggi is a unit used to count cabbage), but kimchi is really just a pickling technique....

organized computer phone accessories drawer Credit: Kate Sears organized computer phone accessories drawer Credit: Kate Sears organized computer phone accessories drawer Credit: Kate Sears organized computer phone accessories drawer Credit: Kate Sears Keeping all of the drawers in your home organized with the essentials you rely on each day is a must. In fact, it’s an open-and-shut case: When you make these sliding storage spots work harder, your office, kitchen, and bathroom go from frustrating to fantastically functional....

On This Page Under the Bed Next to the Bed Under Furnishings Adding an area rug to your bedroom can distinguish one part of the space from another—but figuring out where to place these textiles can be tricky. Ultimately, it’s important to get it right: Proper rug placement can enhance the room’s coziness and add an element of interest to an otherwise subdued color palette. Deciding how to place an area rug in your bedroom depends largely upon finding the appropriate sized option for your space....