You’ll free up precious oven space for your pies and all those delicious vegetable sides you’ve planned. And if you live in a warm (enough) climate, you can take the party outside and fire up the grill for the main turkey cooking event. “Everybody loves a grilled turkey, and you become the hero of Thanksgiving,” Karmel says. “You bring that turkey in from the grill, you’re gonna get a standing ovation....
The first step in growing juicy and delicious watermelons is to choose what type you want to grow. There are three main kinds: Early season, main season, and seedless watermelons. Within those categories, you can choose flesh that’s red, pink, yellow, or orange. An early-season watermelon is sometimes called an icebox melon because it grows to a petite size that easily fits on a refrigerator shelf. It takes the shortest amount of time to mature, about 70 to 75 days....
Whether you’re on track for a solid retirement or still in the beginning phases of paying down debt and establishing an emergency fund and a healthy relationship with money, a financial planner can help: A financial planner can help anyone get a better grip on their spending and saving, whether they’re working to build wealth or sitting on a healthy nest egg. With a coronavirus recession looming and financial times getting tougher, now might be a better time than ever to start working with a financial planner....
Yes, lip scrubs can work wonders in laying the foundation, so to speak, but dermatologists warn against misusing—or overusing—these abrasive formulations. “The lips are extra sensitive because the skin there is among the thinnest of the body,” explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Scrubbing the lips is dangerous territory because overdoing can easily disrupt the outer skin leading to dryness and irritation.” Some lip scrubs may cause more harm than good, but those created with sugar might be less irritating....
You don’t have to be a regular at Santa’s workshop to master this bow. Our technique is easy enough for beginners and works for all kinds of ribbons. If this is your first time making an intricate bow, we recommend starting with a wire-edged ribbon, such as this plaid wired ribbon ($9, Walmart) we used. The wiring will allow you to style the bow’s loops, easily hiding any imperfections....
This technique for how to make ice cream cake involves freezing three baked 9-inch cakes, then layering them with ice cream. You’ll get the perfect cake to ice cream ratio with every bite. Prepare for kids and adults alike to cheer when you bring out this dessert. How to Make Ice Cream Cake at Home Start with a boxed cake mix or see our from-scratch cake recipe tips below to make an ice cream cake that’s even more unforgettable....
Fun fact: alongside the probiotics, bubbles, and sweet-and-sour flavor, another result of fermentation is the production of alcohol. So whether you’re making it at home or buying a bottled version, your kombucha is naturally a teensy bit boozy. Speaking of booze, kombucha tea has been rising in the ranks of the top trendy drink mixers of late. Why? Because bartenders and cocktail aficionados alike are looking to add innovative flavor profiles and intriguing, unconventional ingredients to their cocktail menus, and kombucha hits the nail on the head....
One of the easiest and most delicious treats to whip up is classic s’mores–no campfire required. The best part? Air fryer s’mores only take a few minutes to come together. How to Make Air Fryer S’mores S’mores are one of those sweet treats that are universally loved by all. And the fact that you don’t have to wait until summer rolls around to enjoy them—well, that’s the beauty of the air fryer....
Most paint brands offer several options for white paint, and the larger paint brands can have dozens of choices to choose from. All those different shades of white paint—Snowbound versus Pure White versus Oxford White, among hundreds of others—could lead an indecisive soul to spend hours agonizing over the right pick. No more! To simplify the process of picking a white paint color, we spoke with Leigh Spicher, the national director of design studios for homebuilder Ashton Woods....
Materials List Printouts of artwork with a print for each separate color layer Three 10×14-inch screen-printing screens Heavyweight (at least 40#) paper: light blue Water-soluble screen-printing paper ink: ivory, green, dark red Step 1 Gather your materials. Center artwork on cardboard, and mark corners with a pencil. Center screen with flat side down on top of artwork; mark corners. Remove screen and artwork. Step 2 Place printout of screen 1 on cardboard; align with marks....
If you regularly have trouble getting a full night of rest—whether you struggle to fall asleep, have issues staying asleep, or experience some frustrating combination of both—read on for how to sleep better using these science-backed and expert-approved strategies. If your sleep schedule is currently all over the place, the best way to start working toward a consistent and healthy pattern is to wake up at the same time every single day (yes, Saturday and Sunday, too!...
No longer. Why? Because with a couple of easy hacks, you can soften a block of refrigerated cream cheese in as little as 15 minutes, thanks to its high fat content. That’s as much time as it takes to set out your mise en place and assemble the rest of your ingredients, meaning your cream cheese will be ready when you are. This time frame is important, as the period that cream cheese can safely sit out on the counter (or in environments over 40° F) is limited to two hours, max, and less than one hour at 90° F....
How to Store Whole Carrots Trim off the carrot greens, and either discard them or save them for something else, like pesto. If you leave the greens on the carrots, they will draw moisture and cause the roots to rot more quickly. Avoid washing whole, unpeeled carrots until right before you plan to eat or cook with them; by keeping them dry, they will stay good for a longer period of time....
The good news? We have some easy tips and tricks to extend the life of your favorite wines, starting with knowing why wine goes bad in the first place. Wine requires a delicate balance of oxygen exposure, which is crucial in the fermenting process. Once opened, oxygen can boost the flavors and aromas of a wine, but too much exposure will turn your wine into vinegar. (This process is how we make red and white wine vinegar....
I learned a lot on this first trip and am much better prepared now for future distance driving in an EV. For a successful and memorable road trip, it just takes a little additional planning to make the journey smooth. Here’s what you need to know about driving electric cars long distances. Cold weatherBlasting the air conditioning or heaterDriving with a lot of uphill climbsSpeeding and driving with a heavy foot...
Having a heightened sense of taste isn’t always a joyride for your taste buds, though. Supertasters—it’s a real thing!—may inadvertently limit their diets to avoid things they’re averse to, and many find it difficult to include a wide variety of foods in their overall diet—something that’s essential for getting a spectrum of nutrients and supporting a diverse gut microbiome. What exactly is a supertaster, and how common is it? “A supertaster is going to experience the flavors and aromas of any given food or meal more intensely,” explains Jenna Volpe, RDN, L....
“An eyelash curler takes your makeup look to the next level,” says Dema Jaber, makeup artist and founder of Lash Star Beauty. “Using an eyelash curler helps elongate the lashes and points them up rather than straight out, making them appear much longer giving you a more open eye look and long full lashes.” Ready to add this little handy gadget to your regimen? Since using one for the first time can feel…intimidating, we’re offering a step-by-step makeup tutorial to using an eyelash curler....
How to Water Succulents Indoors Sedums, Sempervivum (commonly called hens-and-chicks), jade plants, kalanchoe, aloe vera, and Sansevieria (also known as snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue) are popular choices for indoor plants. Succulents also include cacti, which generally need less water than other succulents. Rather than giving these water-thrifty plants little splashes of water here and there, give them a good soaking until water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot....
Kelifern Pomeranz, PsyD, CST, a California-based clinical psychologist, used to work for Stanford’s Mental Health Clinic for students, and believes that this analogy doesn’t just apply to students at top-tier universities. She says 70 to 82 percent of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their career. It’s important to note that, despite including the word “syndrome,” impostor syndrome is not recognized by the DSM-5 as an official disorder....
Plant Person: “My favorite thing about home is my plants. We have loads! My partner and I have very green fingers! They may soon take over because we have sooo many.” Never Fear: “We moved around a lot because of my father’s work, so I think there was always a sense of adventure. Because of that, I have never been afraid of traveling, experiencing new things, and meeting new people....
