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Pasta Granny holding plate aside image of hands eating food Credit: Lizzie Mayson Pasta Granny holding plate aside image of hands eating food Credit: Lizzie Mayson Pasta Granny holding plate aside image of hands eating food Credit: Lizzie Mayson Pasta Granny holding plate aside image of hands eating food Credit: Lizzie Mayson A group of female Italian cooks in their 70s, 80s, and 90s have become famous for the food—especially the pasta—that they make at home....

wedding couple in church kissing Credit: Belathée Photography How would you like to exchange vows underneath a world-famous piece of art? What about cutting the cake near thousand-year-old fossils? Art lovers and history buffs alike may swoon over the idea of a museum wedding since the unusual space makes for a unique celebration. But these types of venues come with challenges that other big-day locales might not. Whether you choose to host the big day in an iconic gallery, renowned history exhibit, or interesting science center, here are six things to consider before booking a museum for your big day....

bride and groom kissing under flower arch Credit: Christine Skari 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...

bridesmaid doing brides makeup outside balcony Credit: Sposto 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...

party-table-white-wine-glasses-0617-6378406 Credit: Janelle Jones party-table-white-wine-glasses-0617-6378406 Credit: Janelle Jones party-table-white-wine-glasses-0617-6378406 Credit: Janelle Jones party-table-white-wine-glasses-0617-6378406 Credit: Janelle Jones The wine grape sauvignon blanc has never been more popular: It’s planted on more than 275,000 acres of vineyards all over the world. Odds are that you’ve had a sip or more in your glass at some point. You may even have a bottle in your wine rack right now and not know it; depending to where it’s grown, it may go by other names....

woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images woman checking heart rate on fitness watch Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images If you have an activity tracker, you likely find yourself using the device daily. The smart watches can track everything from how many steps you walk in a day to your average heart rate during a workout....

Sanitizing your phone is just as important as cleaning other surfaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the same goes for your device’s case. According to the Federal Communications Commission, the average American checks their phone 52 times a day, so ramping up your device cleaning would be a safe bet. “That’s 52 opportunities for germs to spread!” says Julie McKinney, PhD, the R&D director of equity, claims and compliance, hygiene, and home at Reckitt Benckiser....

` Net Worth Logo View Series Five Steps to Take Now to Catch Up on Retirement Savings How to Start a Retirement Fund at Any Life Stage How to Maximize Your Retirement Accounts Three Things You Need to Know If You’re Considering Early Retirement The pandemic forced us all into a lot of unique situations—and for many, that meant creating makeshift workspaces at home. More than a year later, many of those temporary work-from-home employees still don’t have hard-and-fast dates for returning to the office....

The kitchen is so much more than a space where you create meals. For many, this room is a personal oasis, where they relax and enjoy time with an intimate group of loved ones. But with more use comes potential damage—like countertop scratches, which are “caused by small appliances, knives, pots and pans, incorrect cleaning, and normal wear and tear,” Becky Rapinchuk, a green cleaning expert and creator of Clean Mama, says....

garlic Ten Mothers Farm Credit: Ten Mothers Farm garlic Ten Mothers Farm Credit: Ten Mothers Farm garlic Ten Mothers Farm Credit: Ten Mothers Farm garlic Ten Mothers Farm Credit: Ten Mothers Farm On This Page The Best Way to Store Garlic Where to Store How Long Does Garlic Last? When and How to Refrigerate Peeled Garlic Freezing Where would we be without garlic? Pungent when raw, mellow when cooked, it adds a delicious aroma and deep flavor to so many dishes....

Martha Stewart porch lights greenery Credit: Christopher Baker Martha Stewart porch lights greenery Credit: Christopher Baker Martha Stewart porch lights greenery Credit: Christopher Baker Martha Stewart porch lights greenery Credit: Christopher Baker Whether it’s cuddling up to watch your favorite holiday movie or baking cookies with loved ones, most of us have traditions that we look forward to during the holiday season. This is especially true for our founder, who has her own set of favorite Christmas pastimes....

` You’re Invited Franchise Logo View Series 6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them 16 Best Shatterproof, Durable Dish Sets for a Season of Outdoor Entertaining Our 14 Favorite Front Porch Decorations for the Fourth of July 3 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid During All of Your Warm-Weather Soirées Throwing a pool party is a fun, refreshing way to celebrate summer. And while all a poolside get-together truly requires is, well, a pool, there are a few etiquette rules to follow to ensure you and your guests stay healthy, happy, and safe throughout the day....

Selection of Donuts on a Pink Background Credit: virtustudio / Getty Images You’d be amazed by how many different donuts are being baked fresh every single day, and some of them are pretty unique: From the gooey Portland Creme at Voodoo Donuts in Oregon to a bacon, egg, and cheese-stuffed potato donut at Holy Donut in Portland, Maine, donut shops across the nation are truly making something for everyone. In celebration of National Donut Day, the team at food delivery service GrubHub shared a list of the most “out there” donuts you can find....

embroidery-bird-in-hoop-detail-2-093-d111671.jpg Credit: NGOC MINH NGO embroidery-bird-in-hoop-detail-2-093-d111671.jpg Credit: NGOC MINH NGO embroidery-bird-in-hoop-detail-2-093-d111671.jpg Credit: NGOC MINH NGO embroidery-bird-in-hoop-detail-2-093-d111671.jpg Credit: NGOC MINH NGO Before Martha herself, you might say that the Victorian lady was the original do-it-yourselfer. Her home was decorated by her capable hands; her clothing, if not hand-sewn, was often embellished by her skillful embroidery. But while we fondly imagine her sitting in her parlor with a basket of needlework, printed magazines at the time—that is, the 63-year period from 1837 to 1901 that marked the reign of England’s Queen Victoria—envisioned the Victorian woman as being capable of so much more than that: she was apt at wood-carving, metalworking, sculpting, and diatom arranging....

edf-loves-buttermilk-005c-med108875.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes edf-loves-buttermilk-005c-med108875.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes edf-loves-buttermilk-005c-med108875.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes edf-loves-buttermilk-005c-med108875.jpg Credit: Romulo Yanes You can tell a lot about a person by peeking into their refrigerator. One thing you’ll always find in mine is a carton of buttermilk. It’s a staple in my kitchen, and not just for pancakes. My son asked me the other day if buttermilk was a combination of butter and milk, which is apparently a common misconception....

pastis french Iconic Anise Aperitif Credit: franck metois / getty images pastis french Iconic Anise Aperitif Credit: franck metois / getty images pastis french Iconic Anise Aperitif Credit: franck metois / getty images pastis french Iconic Anise Aperitif Credit: franck metois / getty images On days when you want to bring the sun-kissed Mediterranean closer to home, pour yourself a pastis, an aperitif with an unmistakable anise taste and deep roots in the south of France....

julie-chris-wedding-table-1397-s12649-0216.jpg Credit: Josh Gruetzmacher When you’re throwing an at-home wedding, one detail that’s often overlooked until pretty late in the wedding-planning process is obtaining the necessary permits. Because every county and municipality has different requirements, you’ll want to get onto this task as soon as possible so you can get a clear understanding of what your wedding’s requirements will be. This could have implications for your end time, whether you can have a band play at your wedding, and so forth....

jonathan 190 year old tortoise Credit: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images jonathan 190 year old tortoise Credit: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images jonathan 190 year old tortoise Credit: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images jonathan 190 year old tortoise Credit: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images Getting another year older can sometimes feel like an unwelcome event, but for Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, this year’s birthday is monumental. The record-breaking mammal—who is believed to have been born in 1832—will turn 190 this year, making him the oldest tortoise ever....

vegetable and black bean fried rice Credit: Con Poulos ` 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...

By this point in the summer, it’s an embarrassment of riches at the market. String beans, tomatoes, berries, stone fruit, and more are all still in play, but there are a bunch of newcomers to welcome. Juicy melons and delicate figs add intrigue on the sweet side of the spectrum, while zucchini, eggplant, tomatillos, and all kinds of chile peppers allow us to expand our savory repertoire. Here’s what you need to know about our favorite late-summer bloomers....