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Blueberries, Lemon Zest, and Powdered SugarMix 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon) into the batter with the buttermilk, and then prepare recipe as written. Scrape batter into the pan and top with 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries. Bake and then broil according to recipe. Dust with powdered sugar. Raspberries and Cream Cheese SwirlWhisk ¾ cup (6 ounces) room-temperature cream cheese with ¼ cup milk and 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until completely smooth....

When Clark met this family, which includes three active boys, they lived on a picturesque tree-lined street inside a home that wasn’t as inviting. “It was very dark and very dated,” Clark remembers. “It felt heavy.” Considering that the home was originally constructed in a Spanish style, Clark aimed to honor many of those features by sticking to cozy wood tones and architectural details. However, she did want to modernize the surroundings by brightening and streamlining the layout....

Chessy styled an open chambray button-down with a T-shirt for a relaxed feel, Elizabeth popped on a button-down with jeans, and Hallie and Annie went so far as to hike in button-downs (while they encouraged Meredith Blake to get a little too “friendly” with a lizard, no less). While most of us would put on athleisure for a day on the trails in today’s times, a button-down is still a timeless staple that looks as put-together with jeans on the weekend as it does paired with dress pants and heels for a day at the office....

3 cups all purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 oz. envelope instant or quick-rising yeast (2 1/4 tsp.) 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp cardamom 1/4 tsp ground cloves 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp orange zest Cooking spray 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp cardamom 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 cup unsalted butter, very soft 3 oz....

After you rinse and pat dry the pumpkin seeds, you’ll roast them in the oven, then toss them with butter, sugar, salt, and a bit of cinnamon. In a pinch, you can toast pumpkin seeds in the microwave instead by heating them in a single layer on a glass baking dish or pie plate. Microwave pumpkin seeds for about 2 minutes and stir. Heat again for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until the seeds are lightly browned and crunchy....

After hours of thoroughly researching options and considering factors like material, weight, and care, we found the very best quilts to accommodate a variety of sleep preferences, budgets, and design styles. For tips on how to shop for quilts, we consulted Kiva Motnyk, Founder of Thompson Street Studio. “Think about the space your quilt will live in,” says Motnyk. “Is it a staple piece for your bed, a decoration that migrates around your home, or an addition to a collection?...

To come up with this list of the best storage baskets, we researched dozens of baskets and bins on the market, evaluating them based on style, functionality, and overall value. We also considered ways to save you as much space as possible by considering their ability to stack, nest, or collapse. For expert advice, we spoke to design and organization consultant Liz Dahmen of Make Space LLC, who says that storage baskets are the “final piece in the organizing puzzle....

We tested 31 robot vacuums in our Lab to determine which are best for cleaning hardwood floors—devices that are tough on dirt yet gentle enough not to scratch up that beautiful wood grain. Once our Lab testing was complete, we sent the robot vacuums home with real-world testers and checked in with them months later to see how well they kept their floors clean over time. For more expert tips on how to shop for and use robot vacuums for hardwood floors, we spoke with Forrest McCall, co-owner of the home improvement blog, Mama Needs a Project....

The Lasko Household Tower Fan is beloved by people who deal with hot climates most of the year, including those residing in Louisiana, Florida, California, and Texas, to name a few. That’s because the fan is equipped with three fan speeds to deliver a steady breeze that’s cooling, even on a 90-degree day. To buy: $60 (was $75); amazon.com. Standing at 42 inches, the tower fan circulates an impressive amount of air throughout the room thanks to its wide-reaching, curved design....

What is convection? Activating the convection setting on your oven kicks on an interior fan and exhaust system that circulates hot air around your food. This causes the heat inside the oven to be drier and more evenly distributed, so dishes cooked with convection will cook about 25 percent faster than those on your oven’s conventional bake setting. In addition to saving time, this makes convection cooking slightly more energy-efficient. Also, for this reason, most appliance manufacturers recommend reducing a recipe’s temperature by 25 F when cooking with convection (check your oven’s manual) to avoid burning your food....

But hosting one of these shindigs can be hard on your wallet. Unless you employ the BYO policy for both food and beverage, the onus is on you to put out a respectable spread for your guests. And at some stores, just two bottles of wine and a few snacks could top $50 before you even think of adding a sweet or two. That’s not the case at Trader Joe’s....

Step Up to the Snack Bar Mix Made with pub snack favorites such as honey mustard pretzel pieces, chili lemon corn sticks, honey roasted peanuts, and even the brand’s very own Trader Joe’s Cheddar Rocket Crackers, this snack mix is beloved for a reason. “This is a great example of something greater than the sum of its parts… everything is good,” Sloan gushed. Stepping It Up Spicy Snack Bar Mix If you like spice, you might want to purchase this snack mix (which comes in an apropos red canister) instead of the one mentioned above....

Host a holiday potluck Potlucks are both fun and so much easier on the host. Create a shared sign-up sheet at least a week before your festivities so guests can plan and organize—and so you’re not stuck with seven sweet potato casseroles. Consider offering to make the turkey and fixings, and encourage guests to bring starters, sides, and dessert. This is a great opportunity for family members to whip up their renditions of traditional family recipes, or for friends to show off their own favorite holiday dishes....

Whether you’re looking for a fun beach drinking game for your crew, or just want the perfect beach ball games to keep your kids entertained, try a few of these ideas to make your getaway even more memorable. (And bonus: Most of these games work really well in your backyard, too!) Best Beach Games for Kids These family-friendly beach games are lots of fun for kids—and the young at heart....

The streaming service is home to plenty of other things to watch—we’ve got lists of the best horror movies on Netflix if you’re craving a good scare, best romantic movies on Netflix if you want to inject a bit of warmth from the cold, Black history movies on Netflix if you want to educate yourself, plus kids’ movies on Netflix for the little ones on break—but movies can only take you so far (and fill so many hours)....

If you’re looking for ideas for DIY Halloween costumes for people of all ages—from kids, toddlers, and infants to adults—look no further. We used models of all ages for our DIY costume ideas, but the beauty of a DIY Halloween costume is that you can make it work for people of any size by using the right supplies. Anyone can be Little Miss Sunshine or Raining Cats and Dogs with a little elbow grease....

RELATED: 9 Eye-Opening Inaccuracies You Probably Believe About Eating Eggs “I love using steam-in-the-bag frozen veggies as a side dish, frozen berries on my oatmeal, and the occasional frozen meal for my lunch,” Lewis says. Just a few of the great brands on the market include Luvo, Evol, Amy’s, Good Food Made Simple, Kashi, Saffron Road, and Love the Wild. Just watch out for high sodium levels, particularly in vegetables packed with special sauces and other add-ons....

If caught in its infancy, Dr. Ginsberg says most will experience a 99 percent survival rate. That’s why he recommends a candid conversation with your derm to discuss your sun exposure and family history. (Some forms of skin cancer are genetic, and you might warrant a check more than once a year.) Dr. Ginsberg explains that having five bad sunburns in your lifetime doubles your risk of melanoma, so it’s also worth discussing the best SPF for you, as well any screening practices you can regularly implement at home....

The Magic Linen Besalu Linen Pants are the multi-seasonal heroes of my wardrobe. These linen pants have been lovely as we transition into fall and New York City’s unpredictable weather, which means it’s 50 degrees in the morning and in the 80s by midday. Since they’re linen, these Magic Linen pants are breezy, soft, and luxurious feeling (and looking), but they have a heavier weight to them than I would have expected for this typically feathery fabric, which has made them extremely adaptable through the changing temperatures....

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