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“Heather and I discussed how her birthday had come and gone because we were so busy,” Liu says. “We decided to not get hung up on the date and make time to throw a fall equinox party to usher in the new season and see friends whom we hadn’t seen forever.” True to the saying “everything’s bigger in Texas,” the four-course menu featured fall delectables, including fried oyster hors d’oeuvres, butternut squash soup, a two-part entrée of lamb and stuffed quail, and pear bread pudding topped with bourbon sauce....

Then someone recommended a wood stain pen. This amazing tool was just $16.42, and available in seven colors to match many types of wood, from maple to mahogany. With hardwood floors, the color choice would have been easier. With my faux wood, I simply selected the shade that was closest to my laminate floor. Luckily, “Golden Oak” blended in perfectly. When the marker arrived, I carefully filled in all of the exposed scrapes and scratches on my living room floor....

To put it simply, Freshly is just plain easy to use. The service sends pre-packaged meals your way weekly that are fresh, never frozen, and take a well-balanced diet into account. Processed foods and large amounts of sugar are left off the table, and calorie counts per meal range from 300 to 650. The rotating menu features more than 30 gluten-free single-serve meals to choose from each week, from comfort foods with a healthy twist to nutrient-dense veggies and protein to takeout-staple replicas; dishes like Sicilian-style chicken parmesan and creamy cashew coconut chicken are up for grabs....

Highlights: Over 10 years of experience in culinary nutritionLicensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and culinary professionalTrained and worked at a Michelin-starred restaurant for nearly five yearsPrevious Adjunct Professor at New York University in the Department of Nutrition and Food StudiesContributed 100+ articles and recipes as a freelance writer for nationally recognized digital food and health platforms including RealSimple.com, Spruce Eats, VeryWell Fit, and Well + GoodNearly 50 media contributions as a culinary nutrition expertMedical Review Board Member for VeryWell FitCo-founder of the Culinary Nutrition Collaborative Kristy began her career in clinical nutrition as an outpatient dietitian at a world-renowned cancer center in New York City but after completing culinary school, transitioned into culinary nutrition as her chosen field of specialty....

For example, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), many homes that were built before 1978 used lead-based paint—and even the dust from the paint can be hazardous to your health. And that’s not the only potential problem you might in a home built before 1978. If you live in an old house, these are the things you need to check—or call in a professional to check for you....

Use a fork to break the pears into small pieces, then mash the pears with a potato masher. Measure the pears. You should have 2-1/2 cups of mashed pears. Place the raspberries in another bowl and mash into small pieces. Step 2: Cook Jam Mixture Use a 6- or 8-quart Dutch oven or kettle to make the jam. You need a large pan so the mixture can come to a full rolling boil without going over the sides of the pan....

Mint green may not be at the top of the kitchen cabinet paint colors wish list, but it’s a surprisingly excellent pick for any kitchen, especially smaller ones. Take the above space, located in a 100-year-old home in Austin, Texas. Designer Maureen Stevens chose mint green paint—Mint Condition from Sherwin-Williams—for the cabinets to help make the small, rather dark space look brighter, and the results are enough to make anyone reconsider opinions on light cabinet paint colors....

This week’s caller—we’ll call her Mia, though that’s not her real name—is 28 years old, works in the northeast, and is celebrating five years at her corporate job. She has a comfortable emergency fund, lives within her means, and has opportunities for growth at her current workplace: Her career path is pretty linear and offers financial security. Still, Mia dreams of starting her own business. And even as she can’t shake the feeling that she wants to become self-employed and feel passionate about her work, she also can’t escape the fear of leaving her financial security behind and taking the risks that come with entrepreneurship....

How Much Water Do Indoor Orchids Need? In general, the types of orchids most commonly grown as houseplants come from tropical regions of the world, but that doesn’t mean they like constant dampness. And rather than growing on the ground in soil, these tropical orchid species are actually epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants or trees). That means their roots work a little differently than the roots of your other indoor plants, which is why orchids won’t appreciate being planted in regular potting soil....

What they are: These lean, curved slabs, taken from the pig’s rib cage near the backbone, are prized for their sweet, juicy meat. A full rack has about 8 ribs. Select one that weighs 2 pounds or less for the most tender meat. Plan on 1 pound per person.* How to prepare them: Precook for 2 to 2½ hours, then grill over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Pressed for time?...

She and husband Brian Leadley moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee three years ago after more than a decade in New York City, where Elizabeth started Chasing Paper as something of a happy accident. Looking for a temporary but impactful way to decorate her rental apartment, she tapped her family’s 94-year-old printing company to create removable wallpaper from designs she collaborated on with artists and illustrators. Friends asked where they could buy the paper, and Elizabeth’s experiment grew to become one of the company’s biggest customers....

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes I’m pretty sure you would be the coolest mom ever if you brought these to your child’s classroom St. Patrick’s Day party (do they have those???). Almost as cool as if you made these cupcakes and played this roll a rainbow game! I mean, how awesome would it be to see the kids take a bite and realize that there are actually gold coins inside. Or you could even just take them to a St....

If the rise of probiotic drinks, yogurts, and foods (kimchi!) have taught us anything, it’s that not all bacteria is bad bacteria. Anyone who has sworn off hand sanitizer that kills 99.9 percent of bacteria knows that killing all that bacteria—good and bad—probably isn’t the best idea, and stripping every last bacterium off every possible surface isn’t always necessary. In these cases, there’s now a new collection of cleaning supplies on the market to offer a gentler, less absolute cleaning option: the Microcosmic line by Aunt Fannie’s....

Chicken Enchiladas in Salsa Verde The filling in this weeknight chicken enchiladas recipe is moist and comforting, and the sauce is tart, savory, and creamy with just enough heat. Covered in cheese, they become irresistible. Gabriella’s Pot Roast Have this easy weeknight pot roast with roasted potatoes on the side, or serve with bread for scooping up the yummy sauce. Tempura Vegetables With Lemon-Soy Dipping Sauce This tempura recipe—a foolproof way to make vegetables irresistible—is a creative way to get anyone to eat more fresh produce....

The Merriam-Webster dictionary, which defines s’mores as “a dessert consisting usually of toasted marshmallow and pieces of chocolate bar sandwiched between two graham crackers,” suggests the first known use of the word was in 1974. It appears the treat was a campfire staple long before the dictionary officially recognized it: The first known s’mores recipe was published in the Girl Scouts handbook Tramping and Trailing With the Girl Scouts in 1927....

“These two colors are so embedded in our minds and for such a special reason,” Amanda says. “But that doesn’t mean they can only be used for baby celebrations. Pink and blue create a beautiful palette that has so many purposes.” For this neighborhood luncheon, the color scheme came from two dinnerware patterns: fine bone china that depicts tendrils of blue ivy, and vintage pink ceramic bowls formed to look like cabbage leaves....

Shannon has written for Better Homes & Gardens, The Oregonian, Country Style Magazine, and more.She has also been a Key Note speaker for the National Interior Design Society, a color expert for Miller Paint Company, and a Senior Photo Stylist for Target Canada.Shannon runs a DIY Expert Segment called Create with Quimby with KOIN News AM Extra and writes a DIY blog for InRoads Credit Union. She has also contributed to a three-book series of Salvage Secrets....

When I went to Universal Studios last year to try out all of the Universal Studios roller coasters and to find the best food at Universal Studios, the shark attack drink kept coming up over and over again in threads I was doing research in. I wasn’t necessarily looking for the best drinks at Universal Studios but after seeing how often people recommended the shark attack drink at Chez Alcatraz, I knew I had to try it....

“The thing that makes our home feel like home is that there’s always a certain amount of kid stuff around… We actually live here,” she says. Crow appreciates that some day that “mess” won’t be there because her boys will be grown. “I’m gonna miss seeing those shoes by the couch or the football on the entry table.” The House Rules With the acceptance of a home that looks lived in (because it is!...

“We purchased this home as a passion project to restore thoughtfully and uniquely,” she says. “Our goal was to contest the common ‘flip’ and create something full of character and warmth.” The kitchen hadn’t received much attention over the last several decades, and its 1950s turquoise countertops, plywood cabinetry, and dulled linoleum had to go. Stewart thought its location was ideal, though, and sought to keep it where it was....