Check out the fill power: On the packaging of most down duvets, you’ll notice a rating for “fill power,” which is essentially a measurement of the down’s fluffiness. For winter, you’ll want one with a fill power of around 600 to 800.

Ricotta gnocchi aren’t new, but this old-school version has gained recent popularity, partly because they’re easy. Boiling, peeling, and handling hot potatoes is the hardest part of making gnocchi; but with ricotta, you start with something cool, flavorful, and easy to handle. With just ricotta, flour, and 20 minutes; you can make the perfect ricotta gnocchi—so long as you follow these six simple steps. RELATED: Gluten Is Seriously Misunderstood—Here’s Why...

Whether you’re cooking boxed noodles or rolling pasta from scratch, use these seven tips for a better lasagna. And if you’re in search of some delicious recipe inspiration, check out our 10 easy lasagna recipes here. Treat Your Pasta Right Are you using boxed pasta or fresh pasta? If boxed, you have two roads: the no-boil noodle and the more traditional boiled noodles. No-boil will save you some time, but boiled noodles lead to a better result....

One particular video—#tortillawrap—went viral for an excellent reason. It’s genius! The tortilla is cleverly separated into four quadrants, each containing its own ingredient. These range from traditional additions like shredded cheese, guacamole, and black beans to scrambled eggs, ramen noodles, hamburger patties, and sweet renditions with Nutella (because, TikTok). The idea is simple: Instead of layering all your ingredients in one big pile atop a tortilla, put each one in its own quadrant....

There is always room for improvement, once you know you’re making mistakes. With that in mind, we polled professional hairstylists for their most common hair-washing mistakes. 1. You shampoo too often, or not enough. Ah, the age-old debate of how often to wash your hair. Infrequent washing can leave your scalp itchy and irritated, but too-frequent washing can leave your scalp dry, producing more oil to compensate. According to the experts, there’s no universal answer because hair-washing frequency depends on a variety of conditions, such as hair texture and lifestyle....

What You Need pomegranates, chef’s knife, cutting board, large bowl, large wooden spoon, large bowl filled partially with water, paper towels Follow These Steps

But here’s the thing: The dates on egg cartons are less than discernible. In some states, egg packagers are required to list sell-by dates. In others, they must stamp expiration dates. And neither date tells the whole story when it comes to freshness. That’s because eggs can be and often still are perfectly good long after the date—any date—that’s printed on the outside of the plastic or Styrofoam box. If you find yourself wondering how long your eggs will last, follow this trick....

This method works best for those who want tech storage that blends seamlessly with their home decor style.

When most people think of feng shui, they think of rearranging furniture and items in the house to encourage positive energy and good luck. But something as simple as the plants you pick—and where you place them—plays a big role in balancing your home’s energy. So when you welcome home your next plant baby, you might want to follow the feng shui principles below to ensure it really enhances your life....

When you buy eggs from a grocery store or farmers market, they look spotless. “When’s the last time you bought a carton of eggs that didn’t look beautiful?” asks Marisa Bunning, a professor and food safety extension specialist in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. But before Bunning became a professor, she raised backyard chickens with her family, so she knows better than anyone that eggs are still an ingredient that has come from an animal’s body....

For three weeks, I quit eating meat cold turkey and documented my findings as I went through the journey. Here’s what I learned. RELATED: These 13 Delicious Plant-Based Products Make Vegan Eating Incredibly Easy RELATED: What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat? We Asked an RD To counteract my newfound yearning for sugar, I found it helpful to look at how well-balanced my new meal regimen was....

Here’s a snapshot of the reality across the nation in 2021: The average down payment in the top 11 most competitive metros in the United States is 21 percent according to a LendingTree study. In some places, like San Jose, California; Hartford, Connecticut, and Cleveland, Ohio, down payments of 22 and 23 percent are the local average. Furthermore, a staggering 73 percent of buyers in those competitive metros have credit scores of at least 720....

Plus, another surprising red wine health benefit is its ability to potentially lower the risk of dementia, a group of conditions that impact memory function (usually in older age). “Studies show that red wine consumption can reduce the risk of having dementia, which often leads to Alzheimer’s disease,” says nutritionist Sally Stevens, RDN. The key, though, is drinking red wine in moderation, as heavier consumption can actually increase the risk....

Sufficient water intake is important every day, of course, but it’s even more critical to sip when you’re stressed out. “Stress is what we experience when our brain and body try to cope with a challenge, danger, or uncertainty by setting in motion a host of physical response, such as a faster heart rate and soaring adrenaline, to prepare us to take action,” says Laura Lewis Mantell, MD, a physician specializing in pain and stress management, and a personal and professional coach....

The clean beauty brand’s popular vegan balm is made from 100 percent organic coconut oil sourced from the Philippines. This gives it plenty of fatty acids, vitamin E, and other moisturizing proteins to hydrate both skin and hair. To top it off, it smells just like a piña colada. Kopari’s in-demand coconut melt works as both a body moisturizer and a hair mask. For deep hydration, slather on a good amount of the creamy formula to damp skin....