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But when it comes to choosing an eco-conscious wine, things can get a little complicated. Unlike our fruits and vegetables, the FDA doesn’t regulate terminology or certifications on wine, leading to confusing labeling and undefined language. So how do you find a bottle that’s up to your standards? First, you need to know the lingo. There are four main terms used to communicate everything from how the grapes were grown to how the wine is made: Organic, Biodynamic, Natural, and Sustainable....

Since citrus fruit season typically lasts from November to June each year (though that window may change based on where you live), now is the perfect time to brush up on your orange knowledge, including how to pick out a ripe orange, and how to properly store oranges at home so they stay fresh for as long as possible. Once you’ve got a bunch of ripe oranges in your possession, you can use them to make fresh-squeezed orange juice, homemade orange marmalade—the secret to stellar orange chicken and an orange crostata—or save ’em so they can help zhuzh up a cocktail....

To cook: A frisky lobster (which is how you want them) can make cooking a horrifying experience. There are two ways to slow it down. A few minutes in the freezer will stun it, or you can try to “hypnotize” it. Hold one by the base of the carapace (back), where it meets the tail. Stand the creature on its “nose” on the counter and stroke its back up and down....

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Make no mistake—if you think that’s going to keep me from whipping up a chocolate layer cake and a small mountain of blueberry muffins, you’re wrong. And when prepped and packaged properly, many desserts freeze incredibly well. (There are few things as satisfying as defrosting and devouring a slice of chocolate cake on Valentine’s Day that was baked in December, BTW.) Remember that you can freeze a single slice of cake or pie; even a couple of cookies or balls of dough are worthy contenders....

To make matters worse, pimples share some similarities with cold sores (especially in terms of appearance), which could easily elicit confusion in someone who’s suffering a breakout. The good news? Pimples and cold sores actually have very little in common, making them pretty easy to distinguish from one another once you know exactly what to look for. And although battling blemishes around your mouth might seem like an uphill battle, there are methods you can take to tackle the nasty buggers along your lip line....

What Is Barbiecore? If you ever owned the Barbie dream house, you definitely get the vibe—fun, ultrafeminine, and loaded with bright pink hues. (Elle Woods from Legally Blonde could be another source of design inspo.) While trend design firm WGSN has been credited with suggesting a Barbie-ish hue, orchid flower, as a potential hot color for 2022 alllllll the way back in 2020, others suggest that Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie (and the viral shots of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Reynolds channeling his best Ken) as revving up the interest in all things pink....

Stores Sell Expired Sunscreen You need to check your sunscreen for an expiration date in the store just like you’d check a gallon of milk. Unfortunately, an investigation by Good Morning America found that some popular stores–including Target, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens locations in Chicago, DC, LA, and New Jersey–were still selling sunscreens past their expiration dates, unbeknownst to sun-fearing customers. After visiting a total of 17 stores, the GMA team discovered 68 expired bottles still on the stores’ shelves despite policies to make sure expired products don’t remain out for sale....

Miso Soup Ingredients While miso soup tastes delicious, is it healthy? Fermented ingredients, like miso paste, offer gut-cleansing properties and digestive benefits. It is quite high in sodium, but like any food, miso soup is perfectly okay to eat in moderation. Miso Soup Recipes Once you nail the basic miso soup recipe, try our own test kitchen-approved variations. You can put anything savory in miso soup for a hearty, full meal....

The next time guests come over, don’t let the fear of red wine stains limit the drinks you serve up. With these red wine stain removal tricks in your back pocket (and cleaning kit), you’ll be ready for any spills that may happen. Luckily, these easy methods don’t involve a lot of fancy supplies—in fact, ingredients as simple as table salt and a kettle of boiling water may be the solution to even the very worst red wine stains....

How to Store Thanksgiving Turkey Resist the urge to toss the meaty turkey carcass into your fridge, and take a few minutes to store your Thanksgiving turkey correctly to preserve texture and flavor. “The best way to store leftover turkey is in a plastic bag,” suggests Yankel Polak, head chef at ButcherBox. “Not only does this take up the least amount of room in the fridge, but less air in the bag will keep your turkey fresher for longer, as compared to a large food storage container....

Jessica Watts, owner of House Plant Collective, shares her top tips for watering plants on high shelves that she uses daily in her busy Birmingham houseplant shop. And if you have hanging plants? You can steal a few of these tricks to water them, too. The sprayer features a long nozzle that extends your reach, giving you better access to higher shelves. “Make sure you get a sprayer primarily for your houseplants and not reuse one you have used for outdoor pesticides,” warns Watts, “You don’t want to accidentally kill your plant-y friends!...

On This Episode Nearly half of all marriages end in divorce—and that can leave not only an emotional impact but a financial one. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez and attorney and wealth expert Tasha Cochran, who has made it through her own divorce, lay out a step-by-step plan to help those going through divorce get their financial lives in order. Meet Our Caller “Alicia” is a 49-year-old school psychologist and mother of two children, and she’s juggling multiple money goals following her recent divorce: furnishing her new home, paying off debt, helping her college-aged kids pay their tuition, and building up her savings....

Of course, rice was only a small part of my journey, but changing the type of rice I purchased illustrates how I transformed my spending habits so I could start to save money and ultimately pay off debt. I became a diehard Dave Ramsey fan after a friend suggested Ramsey’s podcast as a frank guide to money. Chief among his tips to zero debt and a whole lot of wealth—aside from budgeting, of course—is what he calls the debt snowball....

Countless among us have grappled with this very real challenge (64 percent of women say they’ve experienced age discrimination in the workplace). But what hasn’t been quite as extensively covered perhaps is the financial fallout from ageism—specifically, the price women pay when they’re impacted by such discrimination. As AARP points out, the impacts of ageism might include everything from involuntary retirement due to age bias, to part-time employment because of continual rejection for full-time jobs, missed opportunities for raises, or longer periods of unemployment compared to younger workers....