And nobody said they can only be Thanksgiving party games, try them at a Friendsgiving or fall feast if that works better for you! They’re the most fun Thanksgiving family games we’ve ever tried! Best Thanksgiving Games Ever since we’ve been married, we switch off holidays with my family and my in-laws. And every time it’s my in-laws’ turn for Thanksgiving, we seem to have a huge get together with food, fun, and lots of family....
But if you’re making quiche at home and are left with soggy, less-than-memorable results, you might need to tweak your approach. We got the scoop from professional chefs around the country, who shared their best tips for making better quiche. Grab your eggs, cream, vegetables, and cheese, and get ready to bake something amazing. Professional Chefs Share Their Tips for the Best Quiche Be sure to rest the dough before rolling it out, and then again before you blind-bake it....
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Feed their love for food with these fun foodie gift ideas including everything from tools every foodie needs in the kitchen to delivery services that can aid with their passion for food! I was compensated by brands in this post, but this has no impact on my opinions or recommendations. This post also contains affiliate links. If you purchase via these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you....
Divide and Conquer Keep It Light Basements can feel dark, damp, and sometimes even creepy. Light-colored upholstery in a performance fabric ensures durability while bringing in brightness. Incorporate large plants so the room doesn’t feel sterile; faux is fine—and probably best for a windowless space. Pale floor tiles with a faux-wood grain will lighten up the look and withstand any moisture issues (a notorious basement hazard). Jazz Up the Walls A two-tone paint scheme (Valspar’s Belmont Green on the bottom and Ripe Olive on top) is warm and inviting....
You all read the book, and you shared your likes and dislikes, but there is still plenty more to talk about before you shift the conversation beyond the book you’ve picked. The best book club discussion rises above each group member’s likes and dislikes, instead seeking to understand the book on a deeper level than each person could have on their own. With that goal in mind, ask thought-provoking questions that tap into the building blocks of stories, like characters, plot, settings, and symbolism....
Is there anything better than playing outdoor games with your friends and family on a nice day? Getting all hot and sweaty from some good clean fun followed by refreshing popsicles like these blue lemonade popsicles? For me, there’s not. Some of my best memories are playing games outside with my family while we were at home or on vacation. Somehow we always got outside playing sports, games, or really pretty much anything we could come up with....
What’s missing, you ask? Wine trends—but no longer. For the best insight into what wines will be most popular this year, we went straight to the source: Ian Cauble, SommSelect founder and one of only 269 Master Sommeliers in the world (yes, he was featured in the Netflix documentary Somm). Here’s what wines you can expect to explore in 2021—hopefully starting tonight, because #research. Try the Trend: Domaine du Gros ‘Noré, Bandol Rosé: “This rosé from the famous Bandol region in Southern France (Provence) is one of the best rosés made in the world every year, and pairs beautifully with a steaming hot bowl of Bouillabaisse,” Cauble says....
Sugar Science, an initiative from the University of California, San Francisco, along with a long list of partnering health departments across the country, is working to educate consumers about sugar. The information on the site comes from 8,000 research papers and warns against the risks of consuming too much sugar, including liver disease, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes. When it comes to sugar, less is usually more. The World Health Organization recommends adults consume a max of 25 grams (or six teaspoons) per day....
That being said, there are a number of steps you can take to upgrade your results (and safety). Here are our top five tips for making slow cooker meals even more flavorful and foolproof. Slow cooker models vary tremendously, so if you notice that your beef stew meat tastes tough or your chicken enchiladas are soggy, cut back on heat and/or time the next time you make them. As a rule of thumb, remember that an hour of cooking on high is about equivalent to two hours on low....
There are also some bad habits you can stop doing. Here, two top New York City hairstylists, Eliut Rivera of Eliut Salon and Siobhan Quilan of Art + Autonomy Salon, share the top hair care mistakes they hate to see, and why they’re doing more harm than good for your locks. Mistake #1: Putting your hair in a ponytail constantly. “Keeping your hair pulled too tight, too often will cause breakage, especially if your hair is highlighted,” Rivera says of her top hair care blunder....
When balanced by modern mirrors, light fixtures, and hardware, these frilly touches look anything but dated.
To buy: $218 (was $230); amazon.com. Many of the options come in multiple wood finishes, so you can find one that best suits your home’s style. For instance, this $169 chair from Tomile comes in six designs, including ones made from walnut and beech wood. And this set of four chairs from Yaheetech is available in black, white, and natural wood styles.
Regardless of where your skills lie on the coffee-making spectrum, there are likely a few steps in the process that leave room for improvement. Here are the biggest mistakes you may be making when brewing coffee at home, plus how to fix them. Not matching the grind size to your brew style Different styles of brewing require different grind sizes. This is because the extraction rate of coffee grounds is higher when they’re more finely ground (thanks to the larger surface area that’s exposed to the hot water)....
Most people confuse them, but the two really have different roles to play in the home-buying process. Mortgage lenders are financial institutions, like banks, that can directly lend funds. You have to provide documents, fill out an application, show proof of income and debt information, and wait for their approval for financing. Each lender may offer a different combo of annual percentage rates (APRs) and closing costs, so a borrower may want to shop around before committing to one lender....
Spooktacular Halloween Party Ideas I am a sucker for a good Halloween party. I’ve hosted a number of them over the years including parties for all ages – preschoolers to adults! This preschooler Halloween party is still one of my favorites! Outside of Christmas and Thanksgiving, Halloween is easily the most popular holiday at our house. For good reason – costumes, candy, and celebrations of every kind! It’s one of the three parties my son’s class gets to have at school – so it’s kind of a big deal!...
