Need a quick and easy guide to some of this year’s hottest motifs and pop-culture moment costumes? We’ve got you covered. Perhaps you’re a movie buff and want to go as one of this year’s most beloved big-screen characters. Or maybe you prefer to morph into a cuddly woodland (viral sensation) creature. Either way, save yourself the time and energy of poring over roughly a zillion costumes on the internet....
I was lucky enough to be able to go straight to the experts at Winc, who were kind enough to give me the wine advice I need to be the hostess with the mostess this year! Q: Help! I’m a wine novice and don’t know where to begin with my holiday wine pairings. What’s the first step? A: The most helpful thing to know about pairing is this: great pairings happen when the flavors and body in the food and wine are either very much alike or very different....
This moist cake is topped with a cream made from delicate mascarpone cheese and a little maple-flavored tuile (a crisp little cookie). Serve slices from one larger cake, or or prepare six smaller single-serving cakes, as shown here. Either way, your guests will be delighted. MORE: See how to make a healthier pumpkin spice latte at home Yield 6 servings Courses Dessert 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder3/4 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice4 eggs2 cups sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1 can (16 ounces) pure pumpkin...
Most celebrations with family and friends keep things much simpler — and much more practical — while still honoring the guests and the holiday. Take a peek here into some warm and welcoming Thanksgiving table settings, shared by people from around the country. Clear glassware and warm shades of orange and red Courtesy of Abigail Batchelder (Creative Commons) A cornucopia centerpiece and harvest colors Courtesy of Arthur LeBon (Creative Commons) Warm purple table runner with scattered leaf decor Courtesy of ilovebutter (Creative Commons) Light Thanksgiving table for a large crowd Courtesy of Russ (Creative Commons) Simple flowers with gold, white & black dinnerware Courtesy of Adam Baker (Creative Commons) A nice harvest theme with browns and greens Courtesy of Dan Saffer (Creative Commons) A clean and simple holiday theme featuring leaves and pumpkins Courtesy of ryan harvey (Creative Commons) A minimalist Thanksgiving table with brown accents Courtesy of Dave Nakayama (Creative Commons) Copper, gold and jewel tones warm up this Thanksgiving table Courtesy of Aaron Rothman (Creative Commons) Beautiful fresh flowers greet every guest Courtesy of Michael Whitney (Creative Commons) A warm Thanksgiving with lots of autumn colors Courtesy of Mackenzie Cowell (Creative Commons) Two tables await a big Thanksgiving crowd Courtesy of Philms (Creative Commons) A traditional Thanksgiving setup… with a suit of armor Courtesy of David, Bergin, Emmett and Elliott (Creative Commons) Thanksgiving table with vintage-style glassware and gold cutlery Courtesy of Lori (Creative Commons)
We have gathered different Thanksgiving menus from the South, Southwest, West Coast, Mediterranean, and New England, as well as vegetarian, Cajun, Jewish and gluten-free options, created for you to incorporate into your perfect Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving dinner menu: Southern style Treat your family to a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixin’s this holiday season. Create a menu inspired by the great South, y’all—because after all, who doesn’t love a hearty helping of fall’s best comfort foods!...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, sunscreen is the key to helping prevent skin cancer, and everyone should be using it regardless of age, race or gender. In fact, the academy reports that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer. Plus, according to Huffington Post, facial sunscreens have more benefits than just preventing skin cancer. They can help protect your skin against premature aging and wrinkles, dark spots and hyperpigmentation....
It’s often said the key to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and we’re not here to argue. In fact, we’re strong believers in food’s ability to enhance all those warm and fuzzy feelings you might have about someone (or about life in general, because obviously food is life). Cocktail: Cardamom roasted strawberry bourbon fizz While you’ve likely enjoyed strawberries and champagne before, you’ve never had them like this....
The celebration of Father’s Day first occurred on July 5, 1908, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Grace Golden Clayton, grieving the loss of her father and the more than 300 men who died along with him in a mining accident, organized a town gathering to honor these men who left about 1000 children fatherless. Although this first occurrence didn’t set off the full national celebration it is today, it did catch on around the country in regional celebrations....
Whether you’re looking for healthy (-ish?) or traditional red velvet recipes, we’ve rounded up 17 of the most decadent. Red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling This one comes to us courtesy of Divas Can Cook. These beautiful red velvet cookies with cream cheese filling are simply red velvet cake batter converted to a chewy cookie and filled with cream cheese frosting. It’s a fun, surprising, yummy take on the Whoopie Pie....
BBQ ribs Barbecue tastes vary by region. Some areas are known for their sauce or dry rub, others for the cut of meat, the cooking method and more. Whatever the variation, barbecued meats are always good ideas for backyard gatherings. How about switching up your usual recipe this year with bbq ribs from Rasa Malaysia? Here, we have a unique take on traditional barbecue. Combining Asian flavors with traditional American, these baby-back ribs will get the party started....
If you are looking for the perfect biblical Christmas quotes, look no further! We have gathered eight of our favorites for you to choose from. When they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy! – Matthew 2:10 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. – John 3:16 Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace and goodwill towards men....
The tradition of latkes just got easier and tastier The deep-fried tradition of Hanukkah is said to represent the “miracle of the Menorah,” when, in the early second century, a Jewish group called the Maccabees was said to keep the temple lamp lit for eight days when they only had enough oil for one night, while the Greek army laid siege to the temple. Therefore, to represent and remember the supernatural abundance of oil, the traditional Hanukkah feasts feature oil-cooked foods....
Our practically perfect pecan pie recipe holds itself together deliciously with a light corn syrup — an ingredient many people already have in their kitchen cupboards. The filling this recipe makes is sweet and flavorful but not too strong, allowing the taste of the nutty toasted pecans to shine through. Want to try something a little different? Experiment! In the past, the flavor of your pecan pie varied by region, because each area used a sweetener that could be found locally....
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As the saying goes, “Everything old is new again.” That’s certainly the case for the Moscow Mule. This spicy, sparkling cocktail served in iconic copper mugs has seen a resurgence in popularity, and we say it’s about time! Copper mugs seem to be everywhere now, and new flavor variations are popping up left and right. Most fans of this fizzy drink, however, probably don’t know about the serendipitous meeting that led to its creation....
Deep-fried turkey: A history Deep-fried turkey may seem like a generations-old Southern recipe, but it is actually a relatively new culinary creation. The 1970s saw the advent of portable butane burner cookers, which most people used to boil seafood such as crawfish. Soon, people began using those cookers as fryers for chickens and other meats. By the early 1980s, newspapers began running ads about the newfangled trend of Thanksgiving turkey frying....
We’ve found a way to keep all that you love about this classic dessert, while adding in Greek yogurt (which is packed with protein and calcium), and sprinkling in some cacao nibs to up the magnesium and antioxidants. The great thing about these mini pumpkin pies in a jar is that you can make them ahead, and each guest can just grab one and eat it up! With this healthy spin on pumpkin pie, you really can have your pie and eat it, too....
There is nothing quite as deliciously decadent as a cheesecake — and this creamy, chocolaty mocha cheesecake is no exception! We have combined the rich flavors of chocolate, vanilla, a splash of coffee and a hint of rum to create a dessert that looks as indulgent as it tastes. What gives this cake its zing? In this recipe, we not only used cream cheese, but also sour cream. Then we added lots of melted chocolate to give this cake a remarkable creaminess that melts on your tongue....
When choosing your Christmas table decorations this holiday season, don’t settle for the expected heavy green bough and red ball ornament centerpiece. Instead, create a fresh and modern Christmas tablescape in crisp white, glittering metallics, cream flowers, and soft greenery. Here are a few easy Christmas table decorating ideas you can use to get this look! Layer your linens If you want to try the layered look, start with a crisp white tablecloth....
Chick-fil-A wants to help you give your loved one something really special this Valentine’s Day by offering some of their most popular products in heart-shaped containers. Let’s be real: Nothing says “I love you” quite like some mini chicken sandwiches. /funny-valentines-gifts According to a statement from the company, “If you’re looking for something unique for that special someone in your life, swing by a participating Chick-fil-A to pick up a 30-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis or 6-count Chocolate Chunk Cookies in a heart-shaped container....
