Summertime is wonderful. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and people spend more time outdoors enjoying gardens, patios, parks, and hiking trails. Unfortunately, summer also brings an unwelcome collection of pests: ticks, mosquitoes, flies, ants, wasps, and countless other insects. And just when it seems like there are already enough bugs to worry … Read more
š Thereās something about homemade peach tea that feels like summer in a glass. šāļø This sweet(ish) peach tea has a beautiful peach color, refreshing tea flavor, and just enough sweetness to make it easy to sip on a warm afternoon. And if you’re making a batch for canning, those pretty jars make the finished … Read more
š®š If you love old-fashioned Southern desserts, this butterscotch pie is one youāll want to save. With a buttery pecan crust and a rich, silky butterscotch filling, itās sweet, comforting, and wonderfully nostalgic. This recipe has been published as Dolly Partonās Butterscotch Pie, including in a 2017 newspaper recipe feature. The version below follows that … Read more
š«š Homemade Thin Mint Cookies Crispy, chocolatey, and packed with refreshing mint flavor, these homemade Thin Mint-style cookies are a delicious treat you can make right in your own kitchen. The cookies are baked until crisp, then dipped in a smooth chocolate-mint coating and chilled until perfectly set. šŖ Ingredients For the Cookies For the … Read more
You can drop me from the tallest building and Iāll be fineābut if you drop me in water, I die. What am I?āThe answer is fire.At first glance, the riddle seems to test your knowledge of physical durability. But its true brilliance lies in how it quietly subverts that assumption. Fire isnāt a solid object … Read more
You might remember the sound of the spinning wheel clicker if youāve ever spun a prize wheel at a school fair, office party, or carnival booth. The click, click, click, as the wheel slows down, building tension. You keep your eyes glued to the last sliver of color. The thing that goes along with that … Read more
š§ Skip the Little Packets! Make Your Own Pantry Cheese Sauce This homemade cheese sauce mix is an easy pantry staple to keep on hand whenever you need a quick, creamy, cheesy sauce. Make one batch, store it in a jar, and simply scoop out what you need whenever you’re making mac and cheese, vegetables, … Read more
Yeah, those little dainty forks you only seem to notice at weddingsāor anytime someone decides to serve cake on real plates rather than paper ones. Ever take a close look? And wonder why one of the tines is all funny-looking? Like thereās a little notch or groove carved out of the left-side tine? It almost … Read more
This is an extremely simple housekeeping tip that truly does transform the feel of a bedroom, and particularly a guest room. We all want our guests to feel at home, and this is a quick and easy way to make their stay feel more thoughtful. Now that you know the professional way to make a bed … Read more
š²š¦ Baghrir: Moroccan āThousand-Holeā Pancakes Soft, light, and wonderfully spongy, Baghrir are traditional Moroccan semolina pancakes famous for the hundreds of tiny holes that appear across the surface as they cook. Those little holes aren’t just beautifulāthey’re perfect for soaking up melted butter and honey. (The Mediterranean Dish) Unlike regular pancakes, Baghrir are cooked on … Read more
