It’s no exaggeration to say that Swedes have a habit of changing the world for the better. Thanks to the innovators in that glorious Scandinavian country, we have three-point seatbelts, those IKEA bookshelves you’ve been putting together all weekend, and ABBA. And now another Swedish company is trying to help the environment, cut down on greenhouse gases, and give us something new to splash in our morning coffee.
As negative as our silly world can be at times, it’s also full of inspiration. Look on Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook at any given moment and you’re sure to see (at least) a few super-inspiring quotes.
The same can be said for your kitchen — if you were to get any of these adorable prints from Etsy, that is. (Note: You can download and print some of these out yourself and some get printed and shipped to you.) They’re all 100 percent positive and baking-themed — you know, because we’re smack dab in the middle of baking season.
Icing helps transform cookies from plain and simple to colorful and beautiful — not to mention the fact that it makes them even more delicious. While decorating cookies with icing isn’t nearly as tough as it may seem, there are a few mistakes you want to be sure to avoid.
If you’re itching for a vacation, we’d like to suggest Greece. Don’t worry about the airfare, though — it’s possible to get whisked away to the balmy Mediterranean without even leaving your kitchen. The most famous flavors of Greece — tangy feta, colorful vegetables, peppery olive oil, loads of fresh herbs — are so distinctive that bringing them to the table is a trip in itself.
We rounded up a slew of Greek and Greek-inspired recipes to get you on your way to a sunny culinary adventure.
When you don’t want deja vu turkey for another holiday dinner, hit the reset button with an easy-yet-stunning juicy roast pork loin. You won’t believe how succulent and savory a slice of roasted pork can be with just a simple garlic paste and sprinkle of pepper.
For any regular day of the week stick to the one-pot preparation, which is delicious on its own, thanks to the apple and onions cooked alongside it. But for the holidays you absolutely have to make the tart green applesauce to spoon over top.
Whether you were reluctantly roped into a white elephant gift exchange by your overzealous office manager or you and your work friends have been doing a secret Santa for years, you need to give a gift that’s funny, fun, and something people will actually want.
That’s where this Desk Donut Push Pin Holder, which is on sale now and qualifies for Prime shipping, comes in.
At the end of the summer, we spent a week in Michigan with professional painters Chris and Lexi Dowding, of SwatchOut. In just a few days, they totally transformed our Social Media Manager’s kitchen from a dark and dated space to something so bright and fresh, it looked custom built. We had a lot of fun, ate a ton (thanks for being such a gracious host, Kaitlin!), and learned a lot. Painting wooden cabinets is no easy task — but it will be much easier if you use the right supplies, do it correctly, and take your time.
We passed all of the lessons down to you guys at the time. Here’s a quick refresher.
The only person who loves Costco more than us is you. As much as we all go there, there’s still plenty to learn about the warehouse store. Whether we were uncovering new-to-us grocery items or catching up the latest big announcements, there was a lot to talk about in the world of Costco this year. Here are the highlights.
Every single holiday season, without fail, this happens: I get a deep craving for eggnog, resist until I can’t resist any longer, buy a carton, pour myself a small glass, and find satisfaction in just a few sips. The problem is I leave myself with the majority of the carton left over after I’ve fulfilled my craving. What the heck do I do with all the rest?
That’s when I end up scouring the internet for recipes using the remainder. Here’s the recipe I’ll now turn to. This French toast casserole not only tastes of the holidays, but it’s also a make-ahead dish that’s a welcome addition to your breakfast roaster this time of year.
There are few things the almighty Crock-Pot can’t tackle, but above all else it makes getting dinner on the table a whole lot more manageable on busy nights, and even helps us to serve up some healthier choices. I know I am not alone when I say that if it wasn’t for my slow cooker, there would have been many more nights of frozen pizza and takeout this year.
From stew and chili to takeout favorites at home, these were our top slow cooker recipes of the year.