I am a big believer in cookies of all shapes, sizes, and flavors. But ugly cookies (which are sometimes the tastiest cookies) aren’t right for every occasion. If your spring season is scheduled with gatherings that require sweet treats that are as festive and pretty as they are delicious, these cookies definitely fit the bill. You don’t need a special occasion on the calendar to bake them, though — in my opinion, the warm, balmy days of spring are reason enough to celebrate with cookies.
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Are fruit flies a plague in your kitchen? With the summer heat coming (and kinda already here in some parts of the country!), plus ripe stone fruit, juicy tomatoes, and sticky cherries and grapes, tiny fruit flies can be an issue. Fortunately there are many ways to banish them from your kitchen — even before the first frost arrives. Here are our best tips and tricks to go fruit fly-free!
This side dish is so smoky and fragrant, you may find yourself pushing aside the main course so that you can focus your attention on it. Smoked paprika not only lends its intense flavor to the couscous, but it also adds color, creating the most beautiful golden hue. Toasted sliced almonds add textural crunch to the dish (something that is all too often missing in plain ol’ couscous), and a slew of chopped fresh parsley brings its pop of green freshness to the equation. Enjoy this as a bed for roast chicken, grilled steak, or even just a pile of juicy roasted vegetables for a simple, satisfying meal.
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From Apartment Therapy → Before & After: Adding On and Leveling Up For a Gorgeous New Kitchen
I had my first baby at age 21 and my first drink of alcohol at 36 — and no, that’s not a typo. I was born and raised a Mormon and, as part of adherence to my faith, I abstained from alcohol. Entirely. I never touched so much as a drop until several months after I left Mormonism at 36 with my husband and our two sons.
Mormonism is a high-intensity religion (like, even more than SoulCycle), demanding equal parts obedience and belief. Obedience was never the hard part for us, but belief? Over time, that part became impossible.
Leaving the church came with a lot of changes for us and a period of reevaluating rules by which we lived, including rules about drinking.
The best weeknight dinners are the ones that require the least amount of cleanup. At the end of a busy day, no one really wants to be standing over the sink for longer than they have to, right? These 10 chicken-centric recipes are weeknight gold, as they only call for one single pot to pull it all together. Pull out the paper plates to eat (we won’t tell) if you really want minimal cleanup.
Whether you’re getting married or you’re heading to a wedding, the present aspect can be tough! What should you register for? Or what’s a good gift that you can give a couple and be sure they’ll use?
We asked five wedding bloggers to share the one gift they loved the most — and continue to use well after their weddings. You can’t go wrong with any of these ideas!
