For more than three decades, Kaf Home has been designing professional grade linens, and its goal is to create pieces that not only offer excellent functionality but also allow you to welcome classic, timeless style into your home. Its set of neutral farmhouse dish towels definitely fits the bill. But what’s even more enticing is that a set of 12 goes for just $16, which means each towel costs less than $1....
One of the perks of using a steamer is you can erase creases from your clothes while they are on a hanger versus having to lay each piece flat on an ironing board. The Beautural Travel Steamer checks this box. But it also checks many more because it completely collapses to become a sleek and small device that you can pack inside your suitcase. Another bonus? It heats up and is ready to use in 30 seconds, according to the brand—and you simply press and hold a button for continuous steam....
As you may have guessed based on the name, a Lenox Spice Village (somewhat similar to those seasonal holiday villages) is a collection of 24 tiny houses designed to store different spices. Each individual porcelain house is intricately decorated and labeled with a designated spice, such as pepper, saffron, or cinnamon. When grouped together, the individual houses make up a village of spices that you can place on a shelf, store on your kitchen counter, or keep in the pantry....
To buy: $25 (was $35), amazon.com. Each Utopia towel is crafted from 100 percent ring-spun cotton. This feature allows them to stay fluffy and soft after each post-shower use and trip through the laundry. Plus, the cotton keeps towels breathable against your skin—a key feature in any season. Each set comes with eight pieces: two bath towels, two hand towels, and four washcloths. If you shop now, you can stock up on Utopia towel sets for every bathroom in your home at a discount—sale prices go as high as 29 percent off for the gray set pictured above, which means it’s only $25 right now, or just over $3 per towel....
Be careful when whipping the cream—if you whip too much, the pops won’t have as creamy a texture. For best results, use an electric mixer until the cream starts to stiffen, then finish with a whisk. You’ll never overwhip again.
Truly, there are few desktop fans that look nearly as good as this one from Vornado. The fan has a retro appearance, giving off 1950s vibes thanks to its oval-like shape, metal details, and even the logo design on the base. The mini fan is definitely timeless and comes in seven colors and styles, including this classic green option that’s cute enough to be a decor piece when not in use....
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The premise? Skip the simple syrup or sugar for sweetening your lemonade, and stir in sweetened condensed milk instead. The result is a sweet, creamy drink that’s a little more like a piña colada in texture, but with a tang of lemon instead of pineapple. How to Make Creamy Lemonade The recipe for creamy lemonade is pretty simple. Here’s what you need: 6 lemons (to juice)5 cups of water1 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk...
Here’s everything you need to know before you buy into the CBD madness. Despite the bill, companies still aren’t technically supposed to add CBD to food, drinks, and dietary supplements, CNBC reports. (Of course, this little fact isn’t stopping people from doing just that.) The Food and Drug Administration will continue enforcing the ban, CNBC adds, however, it may not be this way forever. In late December, the FDA announced it is researching pathways for allowing interstate sales of CBD-infused food and beverage products....
What Is Mascarpone Cheese? Mascarpone cheese is a soft Italian double or triple cream cheese. It typically has 60-75% fat content, depending on the producer, which gives it a super spreadable, silky consistency. Mascarpone cheese originated in Abbiategrasso and Lodi in northern Italy. It is a fresh cheese that is most commonly made with pasteurized cow’s milk. Unlike some cheeses, which have animal-derived rennet added, mascarpone is vegetarian. It’s made by heating heavy cream and adding an acid like tartaric acid (aka cream of tartar), citric acid, or lemon juice to solidify and thicken the cream....
Reader question: Do you recommend the calligraphy haircut for all hair types? —Courtney Ponti Despite its name, the calligraphy haircut has nothing to do with perfect penmanship. However, it does require a similar approach of exactness to achieve the perfect aesthetic. In other words, it’s less of a haircut and more of a hair-cutting technique—and it does require a very specific tool to complete. “A calligraphy haircut is an intricate cutting technique originated in Germany by hairstylist Frank Brorman,” says celebrity hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein....
So what exactly are AHAs and BHAs? You might envision a chemical peel or a fancy exfoliation treatment at the dermatologists office, but that’s not necessarily the case. Skincare experts swear that adding at-home products with AHAs and BHAs to your daily skincare routine can make a difference in as little as three weeks. We consulted top dermatologists to break down everything you need to know about how these anti-aging wonder molecules help with acne, fine lines, and sun spots....
“The passport makeup trend blew up on TikTok when creator Georgia Barret did a version of soft glam for her passport photo,” explains makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “The trend is about defining and intensifying your natural features through contouring and brightening.” The reason why it’s so important to enhance your features is because “more subtle highlighting and contouring tend to get washed out on camera,” adds the pro. Ahead, he—along with Too Faced makeup artist Elyse Reneau—outlines exactly the right way to nail the passport makeup trend so that your passport photo doubles as a glamour shot....
Plant-based foods and alternatives have never been more popular among consumers as they learn more about the myriad benefits of incorporating ground-grown ingredients into their diets, and also cutting back on meat, dairy, and other animal byproducts. And after the year (plus!) of the food monotony we’ve had, people are craving new flavors, open to trying new things, and have never been more conscious about what they’re feeding themselves and their families....
Even when considering that information, my proclamations to others about how I never want to own a home are routinely met with the same response: disbelief, followed by a monologue about the American dream (the one that I’m supposedly missing out on). The worst responses also include statements about my supposed financial irresponsibility as I skip out on the sound investment opportunity that is home ownership. But I don’t think I’m missing out on anything....
Many celebrity chefs tout go-to tips and ingredients to guarantee scrambled egg perfection, with “perfection” usually implying fluffiness, a creamy texture, and even decadence. Gordon Ramsay, for example, loves butter but continuously removes his saucepan from the heat to guarantee even cooking distribution. He also waits to season his eggs at the end and incorporates a dollop of velvety crème fraîche. Martha Stewart, on the other hand, is all about simplicity, insisting that the cooking method is more important than any type of ingredient addition (like cream or even mayonnaise)....
