Everything about its design conspires to triumph over lesser water boilers. Its heating mechanism is fast, bringing two cups worth of water to a precise chosen temperature in under a minute, and then keeping it stable for up to an hour (this comes in handy when I forget that I’ve turned it on but still want my afternoon hot lemon water). Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour Over Kettle To buy: $159; amazon....
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To buy: $20; amazon.com Beloved for its miniature size that fits perfectly on a nightstand or shelf, the machine has nearly 18,000 positive reviews. “This has a big punch for something small enough to fit in your hand,” one reviewer noted. One fan claimed their sleep has only improved since trying the product, writing, “I have actually started to sleep again at night.” The machine features 20 sounds, ranging from the crackle of a fire to the turning of a fan....
Unwrap savings on home essentials, beauty products, smart home gear, and more without bursting your holiday shopping budget. We did the heavy lifting to narrow down the best sales on items that will work for your whole list for a stress-free shopping experience. Whether you need them on your doorstep in time for Christmas or want to send a thoughtful gift to a long-distance friend, we have you covered with deals from brands like Eufy, Hot Tools, Sunbeam, DHC, Columbia, Chefman, and Tile....
A sample of the One Ocean Beauty Replenishing Deep Sea Moisturizer landed in my mailbox— and then on my face later that evening—and I’ve never looked back. After about two weeks of gliding this rich, silky smooth cream across my face every morning and evening, I’ve seen those noticeably flaky, dry patches across the bridge of my nose, sides of my mouth, and chin disappear and let soft, supple skin take their place....
Learn the Basic Spices “Indian cuisine uses the whole palette of flavors—spicy, sour, sweet, and hot all at the same time—making it something that wants to jump off the plate,” says Floyd Cardoz, the executive chef and a partner of North End Grill in New York City and the author of One Spice, Two Spice ($36, amazon.com). Don’t be afraid to start playing around with cooking Indian food at home. First, it’s important to understand the various dishes and flavors that make up Indian cuisine....
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And with that, Velez—alongside fellow D.C. pastry chef Willa Pelini of Emilie’s DC and chef Rub Rubba of Oyster Oyster—had launched Bakers Against Racism. The intention of their virtual worldwide bake sale is to change systemic and structural racism by raising money for charities that support the Black Lives Matter movement. She invites her followers to “JOIN forces with us virtually on all social media platforms launching pre-sales on June 15th and pickups on the 20th to stand up to injustice....
While it may seem new to you, the practice of slowing down your breathing with intention has ancient Ayurvedic roots. Box breathing has been used for thousands of years and in practices such as yoga and meditation to calm an anxious mind, engage the rest-and-digest state (the parasympathetic nervous system), and stay grounded in the present moment. It’s even used by Navy SEALs for keeping cool and laser-focused in high-stress, high-pressure situations....
You know you can freeze pie crusts (that’s where the store-bought ones live, after all), but you might wonder whether you can freeze pumpkin pie. The short, happy answer: Yes—as long as you follow our tips. (We can go over whether pumpkin is a fruit later.) How to Freeze Pumpkin Pie Getty Images The high fat content of the crust makes pumpkin pie perfect for freezing, and custards like pumpkin pie filling freeze well....
I’ve included some games that are really interactive and others that are more passive, meaning your guests can just play on their own throughout the party. If you’re looking more active games, try these Minute to Win it Christmas games! Christmas Card Matching In this game, guests will be challenged to match the front of Christmas cards to the captions inside. Supplies Needed: Prep: Play: Christmas Card Captions (aka Christmas Card Balderdash) In this game, guests will be challenged to create Christmas card captions that sound real enough that the other guests will be bluffed into guessing that it is the actual caption, kind of like a Christmas card Balderdash!...
Once you’ve got the basic Christmas crack recipe complete, go for one of five variations by our Test Kitchen. Keep the salty-sweet theme going by utilizing rich rectangular crackers, potato chips, and pretzels. Give the cracker candy some fireside flair by making a s’mores version. Add a fruity twist with some cranberries. For a richer flavor, try the dark chocolate Christmas crack made with saltines, pepitas, and toffee bits. No matter which version of cracker candy bark you make, everyone is going to be asking for the recipe to be able to make more at home....
Ever since hosting my candy cane Olympics where we played every candy cane game you could imagine and ate way too many candy canes, I’ve been a little obsessed with peppermint. This peppermint hot chocolate is one of the first peppermint recipes I’ll be sharing this holiday season because I’m addicted. I’ve already shared a classic homemade hot chocolate recipe (plus all sorts of other hot chocolate goodies like hot chocolate cupcakes and hot chocolate dip) but this one’s special because of the added peppermint flavor....
If I had to pick my favorite desserts, strawberry shortcake would be near the top of the list. There’s just something about homemade shortbread combined with fresh strawberries and whipped cream that has me drooling for days. I’ll be sharing the best strawberry shortcake recipe soon but for now, I thought I’d add to my dessert dips collection with this yummy strawberry dip recipe. It starts with a little cream cheese and sour cream (for the ultimate creamy flavor), and that gets combined with fresh strawberries and strawberry topping for the ultimate strawberry shortcake flavor – that you can dip into!...
Pasta and Stir-Fry Wild Mushroom Spinach-Stuffed Shells: The ricotta, mushroom, and spinach stuffing is decadent in shells—and is equally tasty served wrapped in lasagna noodles. Get the recipe. Tomato Mushroom Pasta: Add hearty shiitake mushrooms to this simmered tomato mushroom sauce. Get the recipe. Tofu and Mushroom Larb: This plant-based variation of larb, a spicy Thai dish, features mushrooms and tofu in place of meat. Get the recipe. Soup Creamy Mushroom Soup With Chives: Cremini and shiitake mushrooms add richness to this easy-to-make soup that comes together in less than an hour....
But despite the convenience, mixing something designed to go on your ends with something designed to go on your scalp doesn’t seem like the smartest thing to do. So what are 2-in-1s, exactly? “[The] technology is essentially a shampoo that has added silicones (a substance that coats the hair shaft, locking in moisture) and a suspending/bonding agent—usually glycol distearate—that keeps the silicones from separating out of the shampoo formula,” says Paul Wintner, hairstylist and global education manager for Alterna Haircare....
Unfortunately, in the Test Kitchen, we found little to no difference in the popcorn results in the two methods. In fact, the first bag popped by one of our Test Kitchen pros turned out perfectly without preheating. Then, the second bag made after heating the water produced uneven popping and even a few burnt kernels. Since this trick reportedly works wonders for some, we got insight from an expert. “Based on how microwaves work, ‘preheating’ the microwave wouldn’t be very effective as the microwave heats molecules in the food itself,” says Laura Johnson, consumer analyst, research and development at LG Electronics....
Sometimes I make really pretty layered cakes like this gorgeous red velvet cake with sugared cranberries. Or even these darling hot chocolate cupcakes. But most of the time my cakes are more like this pumpkin crunch cake, and this Snickers poke cake, where you get to basically dump the ingredients and they’ll magically look and taste great! This easy cherry cake is an example of the latter – mostly just dumping things on top of each other and magically creating something amazing....
When I first made my Easter bark back in April, people went absolutely crazy about it! I get it, it’s a great recipe and a super fun one too! Since Halloween is known for candy even more than Easter, I thought it’d be fun to make a Halloween bark variation for the spooky season! This Halloween bark recipe combines the flavors of a good old fashioned s’more in bark form, and it’s my absolute favorite bark recipe – way better than just melted chocolate topped with things!...
I remember growing up my mom would on occasion make us a yummy cinnamon coffee cake before school. More often it was cold cereal and milk (or one of these healthy smoothies), but I always loved the special mornings when she made coffee cake instead. There’s just something about coming down the stairs to the smell of fresh coffee cake that actually gets you excited about the morning. This coffee cake is a little different than the one that I had growing up but delicious all the same....
