Royal Family Shares Pic of Queen Elizabeth’s Pony Emma
“A new photograph of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s fell pony, Emma,” the caption said. “Emma paid tribute to Her Majesty during the Ceremonial Procession in Windsor on Monday 19th September, ahead of the Committal Service at St George’s Chapel.” In the photo, the fell pony glows in the sunlight while standing in front of a…
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Strawberry stitch is the cute crochet stitch to try this summer
We love finding new stitches for our knitting and crochet projects, and strawberry stitch is a gorgeous one to add to your crochet repertoire. Strawberry stitch is created by working red and green double and treble crochet stitches in alternate rows, to create the effect of a row of strawberries. It’s not too difficult a…
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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,…
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Heidi Klum Talks Daughter Leni’s Future
While Klum didn’t go into too many details, she did reveal that for the 18-year-old, “Right now, college is on top of the list,” and she added, “It’s not modeling and she’s really excited for that next chapter in her life.” This may come as a surprise to some, because it seemed at first that…
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Sew and print your own tea towels with our step-by-step guide
Painting tea towels is such a simple craft project, but will give your kitchen an instant lift! Making your own tea towels is much easier than you think. Sewing your own tea towels is such a lovely craft idea for your home. Our step-by-step guide involves using a sewing machine, but you could hand sew…
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Pasta chi Vruoccoli Arriminati (Sicilian Pasta With Cauliflower and Toasted Breadcrumbs) Recipe
Why This Recipe Works Extended cooking and vigorous stirring makes cauliflower break down into a hearty sauce. Sicilian pantry staples—anchovies, raisins, pine nuts, saffron, and toasted breadcrumbs—strike a characteristic savory-sweet balance with North African influence. A sprinkling of toasted crumbs gives the finished pasta a crunchy topping. Sicilian cuisine is famous for its mix of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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