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Celebrities tend to have a lot of influence on our fashion choices and beauty routine. They inspire our home decor, and they may even help spice up our weekly meal prep routine (thanks, Chrissy Teigen, for the plethora of ideas). But now, one A-lister may seriously change the way you do your daily—or hourly, we’re not judging—coffee runs, making them […]
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Thanksgiving is just a week away, and no doubt everyone is in planning mode for the biggest eating (and cooking) day of the year. While getting your table decor in order, cleaning out your fridge, and freezing pie crusts take priority, there’s one thing you can’t forget: a pan for roasting the turkey. If you don’t already have one, or […]
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My dad would be the first to tell you he’s a wine nerd. While I’m content to sip a house red or white at happy hour discounts, he knows the ins and outs of the wine list, including rare vintages and promising newcomers. He spends hours reading about the perfect pairings and state-of-the-art glassware, and even created an office cellar […]
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Look, as much as we dream of owning a gorgeous KitchenAid stand mixer, a quality hand mixer can be just a useful. Hand mixers can make a whole host of time-consuming projects—like creaming butter, whipping egg whites, or fluffing mashed potatoes—faster and easier. Plus, they cost a fraction of the price and don’t take up valuable kitchen counter space. And […]
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When feeding a crowd, it is always best to have too much turkey than not enough, don’t you think? Otherwise, how would you ever make those delicious leftover turkey sandwiches? But how do you know how much turkey to prepare? Here is a quick rule-of-thumb to remember when planning your holiday menu. One Person = One Pound In order to […]
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Should my pet be taking any supplements? In all likelihood, that’s not necessary. “The average pet does not need any supplements when being fed a good-quality diet,” says Cailin Heinze, VMD, DACVN, adjunct associate professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, Massachusetts. Pet food is formulated for different life stages and will provide […]
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"This is an Italian comfort food classic!The smell of this cooking in my kitchen transports me back to playing on the street in front of my Papa and Gigi’s house in Brooklyn.I make 2 trays of this for every family get-together, and it’s gone in a flash!" Ingredients Adjust US Metric 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 pounds Italian sausage links, […]
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It’s officially the time of year when everything from lattes to face masks suddenly becomes pumpkin-flavored or scented. So it should come as no surprise that French cookware brand Le Creuset recently unveiled an entire collection of stoneware designed to look like the seasonal gourd. Perfect for serving Halloween candy in style, setting an elegant Thanksgiving tablescape, or baking up […]
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Like many people, I’m a huge fan of Trader Joe’s. Visiting the store is a legit outing, and I prefer to go when I have the time to stroll the aisles, take in all the new products, carefully read ingredient lists, and scrutinize nutrition facts. (And of course, try an occasional sample or complimentary coffee.) As a dietitian, I believe that […]
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Clean baseboards are not something I can pride myself on. At any given moment, the baseboards in my house are more likely to be filthy than pristine: They have pet hair and a film of dust on them and, (I’m embarrassed to admit) even some food splatters near our table. But I really don’t like cleaning baseboards. There are so […]
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