It’s inevitable: Someone is going to give you a gift this weekend. Someone you weren’t expecting to get anything from. And you’ll have nothing to give her in return! You could run out to the nearest drugstore and pick up a generic gift card and a candy cane-shaped box of candy to get something super ho-hum right away, or you order this Craft Brew Drinkware Set now, just in case, to have in hand by Tuesday.
Lots of couples get engaged this time of year, which means you might be asked to be a MOH in the next few weeks. Yay! That also means you might be tasked with throwing a bridal shower in the spring. Is that excitement turning into panic? Don’t worry! We’ve got everything you need to pull off the party without a hitch so that your BFF can get, well, hitched.
Christmas is a special day and it deserves a special breakfast. Whether it’s just a few of you or you’re hosting a crowd, a breakfast celebration is in order. I usually keep things simple yet festive with muffins or scones and a hearty egg casserole.
If you don’t have your menu planned yet, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! Here are 20 Christmas morning-worthy recipes, from make-ahead cinnamon rolls to savory egg dishes to a sweet breakfast version of eggnog bread pudding.
Pure vanilla extract calls for just two ingredients: alcohol for extraction and vanilla beans. As you can imagine, it has the shelf life of basically forever, since its ingredients are pretty shelf-stable. With so many cork-topped vials of DIY vanilla extract on the web, there’s also some misinformation about how and where you should store homemade vanilla extract for gift giving.
Chances are, you’re going to know someone with a birthday in 2018, right? Whether you’re throwing a first birthday or planning a surprise party, here’s how to make that person — and your guests — feel extra special.
As much as we love the Instant Pot, it currently has two strikes against it: It’s been going in and out of stock at major retailers like Target and Amazon, and some people say they’re intimidated by the dizzying array of settings and options.
If you’re looking for something similar for yourself or someone who’s yet to be crossed off your holiday shopping list, we’d like to suggest this Cuisinart 6-Quart Multi-Cooker.
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.