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Tired of making the same old stuff for your family dinners? There’s hope for you yet. Kick the boring and bland menu to the curb and conquer the world from your kitchen, simply by spicing up your meals with a little international flair. You don’t have to be a certified chef, a culinary whiz, or even a seasoned traveler to […]

Women Who Love Their Gardens Too Much

I am beginning to think that I have an unhealthy relationship with my garden. That is, I love it obsessively; I toss and turn in bed thinking about it; I spend many minutes when I should be doing things like watching my kids play sports or helping with homework instead daydreaming about my garden. And I’m not sure my garden […]

How to Prevent a Powdered Compact from Shattering

The last thing a traveler needs is a shattered powder compact, as the Jet-setting Michelle Phan, a beauty-video blogger and makeup entrepreneur, can tell you.

Last-Minute Passover Recipes

Passover begins tonight, April 14, at sundown. Need help with last-minute prepping? Check out our Seder Meal Checklist to double-check that you have all of your (kosher) ducks in a row. Got invited to a seder and only have a tiny bit of time to prep? These seasonal and kosher for Passover recipes all take less than 40 minutes, start […]

Today’s Thought

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A DIY Dorm Decoration

Filling white walls can be a challenge—especially when your budget can barely cover bedding, let alone picture frames. If you’re looking for an artsy, economical way to make photos or posters pop, consider trying this DIY idea from Dormify, a site that specializes in dorm décor. First, bust out a roll of washi tape, a decorative Japanese tape and DIYer’s […]

Easy Outfit Idea: Jumpsuits

  If the word “jumpsuit” immediately calls to mind images of your mechanic, read on: You might not know it yet, but this versatile piece could just be your new LBD. Although perhaps a bit intimidating if you’ve yet to try the trend, just think of a jumpsuit as a slight (and slightly cooler) update to the classic cocktail dress. Just like […]

What is Miso Paste?

One small spoonful of this fermented soybean paste is enough to transform an entire recipe, adding a "Hmm, what is that, exactly?" umami-rich flavor.

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