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This recipe features orecchiette [oh-reck-ee-ET-tay], a distinctive type of pasta that originates from the heel of Italy’s boot. Its name means “little ears”, which gives you a hint as to this pasta’s shape. But if your pantry (or grocer) is orecchiette-free, pasta of any shape makes an adequate substitute. At no extra charge, here’s a smart kitchen trick to cut down on dishes: Rather than cook the broccoli separately, throw it in boiling water with the pasta during the final minute of cooking time, so the vegetable’s perfectly crisp-tender, and the pasta’s al dente....

That’s why when Peace Out Skincare reached out offering me a sample of its newest Dark Spots Serum to try, I jumped on the opportunity. Coming hot on the heels of launching their popular Acne Serum and a face version of their wildly loved Retinol Eye Stick, the Dark Spots Serum is perfect for hyperpigmented skin and people who suffer from stubborn acne scars. I’ve been testing it out for three weeks now, and it has significantly lightened a patch of gloomy-looking scars on my left cheek....

For more homemade egg dyes, check out our recipes for blue dye, yellow dye, orange dye, brown dye, and green dye.

“Because of how many people are pretty new to having and caring for houseplants, I really think 2021 is going to be a year where tried-and-true favorites trend—be it the snake plant, pothos, or ZZ plant.” Stock up on these and other easy-to-care-for varieties. Set this sturdy plant in a spot with bright, indirect light, then let it do its thing. Indoors, this statement plant can grow six to eight feet in height....

Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling, or this’ll end up too sweet. And don’t let the toasted coconut garnish turn you off. It’s easy: Just spread coconut flakes onto a baking sheet and bake at 325°F, stirring once, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes.

But that bitterness can be so harsh, so extreme! How can you master it? How can you tap into the wonders of radicchio, one of our most unique winter vegetables? First, it helps to think about the vegetable’s singular flavor and texture. Tasted raw, radicchio has a steep bitterness, almost like that of raw Brussels sprouts, only sharper and longer lasting. This bitterness, too, seems to build. The texture of the leaves, on the other hand, is a sort of silkiness at its thin, leafy ends, and a fibrous crunch on the ribs and white parts closer to the base....

Vacation Inc. has captivated us with its leisure-enhancing sunscreen and nostalgia-inducing packaging, and now it’s filling our homes with a beautiful trio of luxury-scented candles. Designed in collaboration with Carlos Huber from the prestigious Arquiste Parfumeur, the Vacation Home Resort Candle Set brings the sensual fragrances of a swanky hotel to life. The hand-poured candles are made with soy-blended wax equipped with a cotton wick and are vegan and cruelty-free....

If you haven’t yet heard of Teleties, here’s what you need to know: Like many other trending hair ties out there, their spiral telephone-cord-like design ensures that they’ll hold your hair securely without tangling, tugging, or creasing. Unlike the other options out there, however, Teleties come in tons of stylish colors and gorgeous patterns, so when you’re wearing one on your wrist, people will probably confuse it for a bracelet....

I was gifted the Olive & June Pedi System to review when it launched in October 2020, and I haven’t stopped using it since. It includes just about everything you need to moisturize, exfoliate, and treat your feet to a salon-quality experience without ever leaving your house. To buy: From $75; oliveandjune.com. In the kit you’ll find foot and nail files, nail clippers, a cuticle remover and pusher, a nail buffer, an acetone-free polish remover, a clean-up brush, toe separators, a foot serum, a glossy top coat, and a polish of your choice....

“Love, love, love the smell, [and] how it makes my skin soft and reduces fine lines,” writes one shopper. “I have girlfriends ask me how I keep my [skin] looking soft and not dry after being out in the sun all day.” More people second the anti-aging serum’s wrinkle-reducing ability: “I couldn’t believe the results after just a week. Lines were visibly reduced, skin was hydrated. Just in case my mind was playing tricks on me, I stopped using it when the bottle ran out—what a mistake....

For the study, doctors looked at the health data of 35,0978 adults in the U.S. who either exercised moderately for at least 150 minutes or vigorously for at least 75 minutes per week (presumably based on current physical activity recommendations). The data showed no significant difference in the mortality rates between those who fit all their exercise in over the weekends and those who exercised over multiple sessions throughout the week....