Recipes

I’ve always loved braising in my Dutch Oven. Tough cuts of meat like brisket and short ribs become meltingly delicious when braised. When my children and grandchildren were with us during the pandemic, they brought their slow cooker and I was hooked. When they left and took it with them, I bought myself one like theirs, a Cuisinart 6 ½ quart that has a sauté function, so you can brown things before you start the slow part. Lately, I make many of my meals in the slow cooker, and have been inspired by the wonderful recipes by Sarah DiGregorio on the...

Inflation is happening and it’s affecting all areas of our lives, from what we’re picking out on the dinner menu to how we’re forking out our utility bills (we get teary-eyed either way). The beauty industry is not exempt from rising prices all around: the British Beauty Council’s 2022 findings noted that the price of shampoo had risen by 8% and the cost of shower gel by 11% within a year. We’ve also been seeing beauty brands announce, regretfully, that they’re raising their prices to manage the increasing cost of raw ingredients and packaging. Just two years ago, eight years...

It’s been just three short months since baby has arrived earthside, and you’re hopefully finding your groove in your new life together. By now, you’re both officially out of the fourth trimester, feeding is becoming more streamlined, sleep is getting more consistent (fingers crossed!) and your little one is a bit more awake and alert to the world around them, which can make outings more fun (and more manageable). Many babies who experienced colic are now coming out of it, too. There’s still lots of eating, sleeping and pooping happening, of course, but plenty of growing and changing occurring in...

Everyone wants to know what they should be drinking. Whether we admit it or not, it’s fun to be clued into a spirit that’s under the radar. It adds a little cachet to your next bar experience, allowing you to order something that your friends might not know about. To help you stay ahead of the game, we asked beverage professionals and bartenders what they think are the most underrated bourbons on the market. Here’s what they said. The most underrated bourbon, according to beverage professionals Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon Michter’s US 1 Small Batch...

I’ve always wondered what else can I add to my garden to make it look more fun and whimsical, and I found this video tutorial by Poornima Hegde and I immediately knew that this is the right project I’m looking for! This art idea turns a simple stone into a super adorable honey bee that you can use to decorate your garden along with other painted stones. It is super easy and quick to do, plus, you only need 3 colors of paint and it will surely go a long way. Materials: Round stone or pebble Black paint Yellow paint...