Roman-Jewish Fried Artichokes (Carciofi alla Giudia) Recipe
Why This Recipe Works A two-stage cooking process first tenderizes the artichokes, then crisps them. A choice between olive oil and neutral oil lets you opt for more flavor from the oil, or more flavor from the artichoke (see notes). I don’t think Jews get enough credit for being expert fryers. Here in the States,…
Read More
My 11 Favorite Recipes of the Year, 2014
I spend so much time cooking and thinking about what I’m going to cook next that I don’t often get to look back at what I’ve actually done. This has been a pretty big year for me recipe-wise, with some fun breakthroughs, some delicious staples that have made their way into my everyday life, and…
Read More
How Millennial Mothers Are Preserving Their Photos
When I checked my camera roll this morning, I winced: There are 91,505 photos on it, a sky-high number that’s made possible only by the $10 a month I pay for Apple’s cloud storage services. (“Worth every penny,” my photographer friend convinced me years ago.) But a recent piece in the New York Times got…
Read More
Best decoupage kits to try now and learn how to decoupage
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. 1 Decopatch Decopatch Dinosaur Mini Kit 1 Decopatch Decopatch Dinosaur Mini Kit Now 36% OffCredit: Hobbycraft This super-sweet dinosaur is a great way to get into decoupage. The kit comes with the macbe dinosaur and decoupage paper in two prints to decorate…
Read More
Stir-Fried Cucumbers With Trumpet Mushrooms and Torch Hei Recipe
Why This Recipe Works The high-output flame of a kitchen blowtorch imparts the distinctive smoky aroma and flavor of classic wok hei that is otherwise very difficult to achieve on a Western stovetop. Salting and draining the cucumbers before cooking allows them to sear in a hot wok rather than steaming into mush. Stir-frying the…
Read More
The Nuna Rava Car Seat Sale for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Is On
When it comes to car seats, the question isn’t just whether you’ll love it, though, but will your kid? All signs point to yes, based on the rave reviews we’ve seen. Beyond the ventilation and adjustable seating, the brand says it can provide up to two additional inches of legroom (when rear-facing) and even more…
Read More
13 of the best Christmas wreath workshops across the UK
The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by booking in to a Christmas wreath workshop? Wreath-making is a fun and rewarding craft that allows you to express your creativity and add a personal touch to your holiday decor. One of the great things about wreath-making…
Read More
7 Trends Gen Alpha Is Definitely Embracing
Are you a young Gen Xer or a Millennial with kids? Then your children most likely belong to Generation Alpha, the first cohort to be fully of the 21st century. Alphas were born between 2010 and present day (generation groupings typically span 15 years, so we have a few more to go), and social researcher…
Read More
Petco’s Bootique Pet Halloween Costumes Shop Is Now Open
If you’ve ever gone pet costume shopping, you’ve probably heard of Petco’s Halloween Bootique, which returns for spooky season each year. It’s basically a one-stop shop for costumes, toys and treats for pets, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs and lizards. Well, it’s officially back, so you can snag your fur baby’s Instagram-worthy Halloween costume sooner…
Read More
How to start fluid painting today
Crafting should be fun – and if there’s one craft that ticks all the boxes for being enjoyable, satisfying, creative and lots of fun, it’s acrylic pouring. Not only are the results incredible, acrylic pouring is an ideal beginner’s craft; you don’t need any prior experience of doing other crafts and even though is uses…
Read More