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“Italian food is bold and satisfying without being heavy. It’s rich and textural and uses a whole palette of flavors,” says Michael Chiarello, chef and owner of Bottega in California’s Napa Valley and author of cookbook Bottega. “Enjoying Italian cuisine is experiential, not intellectual. It comes from an emotional place that’s very evocative.” And it evokes so much more than big plates of meatballs and chicken parmigiana. When Italian immigrants first arrived on American shores, they couldn’t find their trusty olive oil, dried porcinis, prosciutto, and balsamico, so they adapted to the ingredients surrounding them....

What Are Seed Oils? Seed oil is an umbrella term for a variety of vegetable-based, oftentimes refined oils. These include canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, safflower, sunflower, rice bran, and peanut oils. All are typically created through synthetic chemical extraction methods that sometimes include additional processing like bleaching and deodorizing. Do Seed Oils Offer Nutritional Benefits? They’re not the most nutrient-dense choice. When looking at seed oils from a nutrition perspective, the profiles across the different kinds are quite similar....

Highlights: Has been published in Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Forbes Advisor, and Apartment Therapy.Graduated from Emerson College with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and from Wagner College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre.Her debut novel will be published in 2023.

“First Light 2102-70 has advanced the color pink into a flattering alternative to go-to neutrals,” Andrea Magno, Director, Color Marketing & Development at Benjamin Moore, told Real Simple. And since it can work as a neutral, it can be introduced into almost any space. “As a color you can live with from morning to night, First Light 2102-70 is gorgeous in any room—bringing softness to a living room, a beautiful glow to a dining room, or a refreshing wash of blush for an office or bedroom....

Best Organic Delivery Services of 2022 Best Overall: Sunbasket Best Value: Daily Harvest Best Vegan: Sprinly Best Gluten-Free: Fresh N Lean Best for Families: Green Chef Best for Active Folks: Trifecta Best Premade Meals: RealEats Pros and Cons Overview Key to Sunbasket’s mission statement is its goal of using “100 percent organic fresh produce in all our meals.” Those meals have global flavors that incorporate creative flavors with comfort classics. Menus have included Burmese beef khow suey in coconut-curry broth, and penne with butternut squash, pumpkin, and sage....

At a time when asking peers about their favorite podcasts has become almost or just as common as inquiring about their beloved movies or good books to read, it’s safe to say that the best podcasts aren’t going anywhere soon. Audio offers a hands-free solution for keeping your virtual finger on the pulse of news, entertainment, culture, and more on-the-go, and few things are quite like a podcast for filling the silence on your commute, during a workout, while you’re cooking or cleaning, or during any number of other daily tasks....

There are a ton of salmon recipes to try. Grill it, bake it, or add chunks to pasta, casseroles, salads, or frittatas. And don’t forget about sardines—they’re a super source of omega-3s, too. For a more flavorful mug, try a recipe that blends chamomile with cinnamon, apple cider, and lemon. The legume also contains folate, a B vitamin that helps regulate mood; a cup of cooked chickpeas provides more than 70 percent of the daily recommended intake....

While no vacuum can actually guarantee a pain-free clean, shoppers who have lower back discomfort or suffer from pre-existing issues swear by this Bissell stick vacuum. In fact, one reviewer who can’t push a traditional vacuum due to back problems loves this lightweight one. They even said, “It picks up cat hair better than my more expensive and heavier vacuum.” And another fan simply said it is “easy on [their] lower back....

Traditionally, farmhouse sinks are crafted from porcelain or stainless steel, but recently, concrete farmhouse sinks have been appearing in custom kitchens, bathrooms, and mudrooms on Instagram and Pinterest. A mix of timeless design and on-trend material, the concrete farmhouse sink is a trend to watch in 2019. According to Wayfair data, searches for concrete furniture and decor is up 50 percent on the site. And browsing through our Instagram feeds, the material is popping up in designer kitchens—in farmhouse sinks, as a countertop material, even as industrial-style pendant lights....

“We see some promising lab data suggesting that different [air purification] strategies may be effective,” says Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc, an infectious disease researcher and consultant, and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. “But we need more data in real world settings before we can definitively say these strategies are effective for coronavirus.” If an air purifier is part of your mitigation strategy, you’ll also want to continue practicing other mitigations....

If your clothes look dingy, discolored, and worn after just a few trips through the washer, it’s time to rethink how you do laundry. We talked to two experts about why sorting laundry is still important. Once you understand why you shouldn’t wash everything together, you can learn how to sort laundry to keep your clothes looking their best. Prolong the Life of Your Clothes P&G’s senior scientist for Tide, Jessica Zinna, Ph....

Right now, you can score major discounts on everything in your closet, like clothes, shoes, and fun accessories. And most of which are from brands you know and love. We’re talking on-sale fashion picks from Levi’s, Gloria Vanderbilt, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, and more for up to 83 percent off. While it’s true some of the best deals happen on November 25, there’s a possibility these jaw-dropping deals won’t still be live next week, so get ‘em while they’re hot....

While the brand sells many different hummus varieties, the only one impacted by this recall is 10-ounce refrigerated plastic containers of Cedar’s Organic Mediterranean Hommus. The recalled hummus is labeled with “UPC Code: 044115403028,” as well as a sell-by date of “DEC 12, 2021 (32I21).” Both the batch code and sell-by date information can be found printed on the lid of the container. RELATED: 7 Simple Ways to Avoid Food Poisoning Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods has voluntarily recalled this hummus because it may contain pine nuts that were not listed on the back label....