When Mama calls the family to the table for Sunday dinner, chances are good that Roast Chicken is on the menu. You can lose track of all the reasons we love roast chicken; chicken is still inexpensive to buy, it is easy to make, the whole family loves it, you can vary the mix of herbs and vegetables used for flavoring, and leftovers make a fantastic chicken salad. Read on for tips on how to make the best roast chicken for your next dinner....
No matter how much you clean, it’s basically inevitable: There’s always something growing in the bathroom. Mildew and mold are incredibly common, popping their unwanted selves into bathrooms, crawl spaces, and basements. But what is the difference between mold and mildew? According to the EPA the difference between mildew and mold isn’t all that much. Both are types of fungi that thrive in moist environments and can be found in damp areas of homes, particularly dwellings that have been subjected to water damage....
Hundreds of landscape industry professionals descended upon Washington, D.C. Monday to lend their special set of skills to the care of the grounds at Arlington National Cemetery and the National Mall. Renewal & Remembrance is an annual event organized by National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). Each year, volunteers from all over the country join forces to protect the historic trees, enhance the turf, and improve irrigation systems at Arlington National Cemetery....
One of the most valuable gifts my husband and I received off our wedding registry was a less-than-$30 set of three non-stick baking sheets. Since each sheet pan is a different size, we use one of them almost every night of the week, whether we need the smallest one for a batch of veggies or the biggest for one of our go-to sheet pan suppers. This Honey-Mustard Baked Salmon with Vegetables Recipe has been in heavy rotation since we got our sheet pans in the mail....
Amid the coronavirus crisis, Instacart—a grocery pickup and delivery service that allows users to buy groceries and sundries from their favorite supermarkets like Aldi, Publix, and Costco— has been a veritable blessing for millions of Americans. Especially for those who are elderly, immunocompromised, or have another underlying condition putting them at risk for severe complications from coronavirus, the service allows users to stay safe at home and get their groceries delivered in just a few hours time....
No books touch our hearts quite the way Beverly Cleary’s do. Ramona the Pest. Henry Huggins. Beezus and Ramona. Ramona Quimby, Age 8. The Mouse and the Motorcycle. As we all mourn the loss of this terrific author, who died at 104-years-old last week, there have been countless touching tributes to her life and legacy. Today, we are looking back at Southern Living’s editor-at-large and TODAY show co-host Jenna Bush Hager’s interview with Cleary as she approached her 100th birthday in 2016....
I’m about to have a come apart due to the state of my porch pots. Y’all, I’ve got a dead cypress welcoming my guests like a beacon of sadness. Our poor neighbors. Just when I thought all hope was lost, Knock! Knock! was brought to my attention. Cue, happy dance. Some people like the feel of dirt in their hands. They enjoy watching the fruits of their labor come to fruition with beautiful blooms each season....
The doughnut masterminds at Krispy Kreme have decided that 2020 has been scary enough, which is why they’ve decided to swap spookiness for sweetness this Halloween. As such, Krispy Kreme has announced their new “Sweet-or-Treat” Saturdays. Every Saturday from October 10 through Halloween, Krispy Kreme will offer a $1 Sweet-or-Treat dozen with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts for you to treat your friends, family, and neighbors. Each Sweet-or-Treat Original Glazed dozen comes individually wrapped and includes a “not-so-scary” special edition Jack-o’-Lantern....
Let me be super honest for a second. The ever-expanding world of beauty products is intimidating. I can’t take a stroll down the makeup aisle without a thousand questions flooding my brain. Does this lip color compliment my skin tone? Is the so-called life-changing “secret ingredient” a marketing ploy to lure me into a purchase? How much is too much finishing spray? And don’t get me started on eyebrows. Am I a powder, pencil, or gel girl?...
A good recipe for banana nut bread is one of the most cherished items in a baker’s recipe box. A favorite with many families, a slice of banana bread is a welcome treat at breakfast, in lunch boxes, and after evening mealtimes. Banana bread is also quick and easy to make, which makes it a popular recipe for novice bakers to choose. Read on for simple tips that will guarantee a perfect loaf of banana bread every time....
Towns all over the South have custom toile patterns. Toile, which is both a fabric and a pattern, features detailed, repeated pastoral or historical scenes. According to a Masterclass history of toile, “Whether its pastoral prints on window valances or a test garment in a fashion house, toile can be many things in the fashion and design industry. Toile gained popularity as a printed French fabric in the late eighteenth century, and the classic aesthetic remains popular today....
Ground beef is a great way to use up bits and pieces of beef or cuts that butchers might have left over. It also tenderizes tougher cuts of beef and boosts flavor by incorporating additional fat. It’s a staple when making meatloaf, tacos, spaghetti sauce, and other recipes. Because we use it so much in everyday cooking, buying ground beef should be simple, right? Well, the different labels and terminology can confuse many folks....
The Crawleys are back, and they’re headed to the future. Today, Focus Features released the official full trailer for Downton Abbey: A New Era, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2019 movie adaptation of the beloved TV series. By the look of it, the film follows two main storylines: a villa in the South of France bequeathed to the Dowager Countess by a mysterious man from her past, and a film crew setting up shop at Downton Abbey....
It’s a match made in heart-warming heaven. Hershey has teamed up with Hallmark Channel to host a holiday baking contest, offering one lucky fan the ultimate prize of a walk-on role as a baker in a Hallmark Channel Original Movie. Now through December 31, Hallmark and Hershey are asking baking enthusiasts to make their next festive creations even more magical by using a Hershey’s Baking Product. The first-ever partnership between the two brands is a fun way to celebrate Hershey’s new Holiday Baking Shapes, red and green chocolate chips that come in stocking and tree shapes, available for a limited time only....
One of Hollywood’s more bizarre urban legends, that Walt Disney’s dying words were “Kurt Russell,” has worked its way into back into the mainstream. Despite being debunked numerous times, most recently by the Washington Post, the tale has somehow survived the five decades since the film icon’s death, in large part due to its basis in reality. The truth is, that Disney didn’t actually utter the actor’s name, but he did write it down....
We’re all accustomed to eating specific things for special occasions. Cake typically coincides with a birthday or anniversary, turkey is pretty synonymous with Thanksgiving, and many expect to see a roast at Christmas. But there are some foods that may not be linked to a holiday that still represent a special occasion, just during a more normal day of the year. For us, sausage signals a slow weekend morning or breakfast after an overnight visit to grandma’s house....
For many folks, lemonade is the undisputed drink of summertime’s dog days. (For the rest of us, there’s sweet tea or watermelon margaritas.) Even so, there are plenty of ways you can go about making the zippy sipper, and everyone has their preferences. But whether you lean into the nostalgia of your grandmother’s from-the-freezer approach or choose to spike it with hot sauce and rum, here’s what your go-to method of making lemonade says about you....
Whether you inherited your grandmother’s heirloom china, spent hours agonizing over patterns for your wedding registry, or simply picked the first plates that appealed to you, your china—both the good stuff you save for special occasions like Easter and Christmas, and the everyday kind you employ fo low-key pizza nights and casual dinner parties—says something about your sense of style and how you like to entertain. Take Mottahedeh’s Blue Canton, for instance....
Livermush needs better PR, starting with its name. Despite the pinpoint accuracy, the words liver and mush are not alluring. What if we instead called it paté? Livermush is a well-made, well-seasoned, liver-rich spread, just like many patés and terrines. Livermush is a puree of pig’s liver and spices bound with enough cooked cornmeal mush to make it moldable and sliceable. The higher proportion of cornmeal is what distinguishes livermush from liver pudding....
The serum uses 2.5 percent retinol to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pores. It can also minimize dark spots and discoloration while boosting collagen production so the skin looks fuller and firmer over time. Retinol is known to be drying, but this formula contains hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to hydrate and soothe, as well as vitamin E to protect the skin from harmful UV rays and free radicals that can increase signs of aging....
