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Adobo Sauce A sauce that originated in the Philippines containing vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic. It’s also a dark red Mexican sauce made from ground chiles, herbs, and vinegar. Chipotle peppers are sometimes packed in cans of adobo sauce. Al Dente (Al den-tay) Italian for “to the tooth.” It describes pasta that’s cooked until it offers a slight resistance when bitten into, rather than cooked until soft. Almond Paste A creamy mixture made of ground, blanched almonds and sugar that’s often used as a filling in pastries, cakes, and confections....

To find the best planners we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind dimensions and layout, as well as any personalization options and other additional features. Overall, the best planner is the Day Designer 2023 Weekly Planner. Available in a variety of styles, the planner features inspirational quotes, an expense tracker page, and goal-setting worksheets, amongst other details. Keep in Mind: It’s more expensive than other planners and you can’t cancel, refund, or exchange the planner once the order is placed....

With so many styles to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which showerhead is the best fit for your bathroom. To help, we researched the top picks, keeping in mind each style’s flow rate, certifications, size, material, and number of spray patterns. We also consulted Sarah Thew, showroom manager and interior designer for Schuler Kitchens & Baths, as well as Ed Del Grande, a master plumber at Ed Del Grande’s House Call....

1. How to Clean Your Oven Cleaning an oven can seem daunting at first. It’s one of those household items you forget about cleaning or purposely forget to clean. But cleaning an oven doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead of using your oven’s self-cleaning function, try setting the temperature to 225°F with a pan of water in your oven for at least 15 minutes. Once cooled down, add dishwashing soap to the pan and scrub your oven using a sponge to get any stuck bits....

Alcohol is a big part of our culture, which is why it can be hard to give up booze. Some people like the taste of it and how it makes them feel, while others partake in drinking simply to blend in at social events. If you’re sober curious or want to reduce your intake, nonalcoholic drinks are a great alternative to spirits. The ingredients vary from brand to brand, but overall, the booze-less beverages below make sipping on mocktails a satisfying experience....

If you’re hoping to snag a powerful and easy to use robot vacuum this Cyber Monday, now is the best time to start shopping. We found tons of best-selling models (including brands like Shark, iRobot, and Eufy) on sale for hundreds off their original price for a limited time. This means you’ll be able to find the device with the perfect set of features to help tackle your home’s most common messes, including pet hair, dirt, and even sticky spills....

To find the best beach chairs, our 11 testers headed to the beach and evaluated their given styles based on five categories: portability, ease of use, comfort, durability, and value. Over the course of three weeks, 26 different styles were tested. Overall, the best beach chair is the Homevative Folding Backpack Beach Chair. Testers found that it was easy to carry, durable in build, and packed with extra touches to make your life better, like a headrest, drink pocket, and covered cell phone pocket....

However, not all wallpaper is created equally. Some styles look cheap when applied to the wall, others are prone to wrinkling, making them look warped, and still others may start to peel off the wall soon after application. We put 30 of the best wallpapers to the test in our lab to figure out which brands and styles are the longest-lasting, easiest to apply, and most attractive when installed in your home....

“Standing desks are a great investment for any desk user, because they provide the flexibility to move throughout the day, prioritizing ergonomics, improving workflows, and boosting social interactions,” Darcie Jaremey, founder of ergonomicsHelp and Certified Ergonomist partner with Ergotron, tells BHG. When shopping around for the best standing desks, Jaremey says that the most important thing to consider is how the piece fits and supports your unique work needs. “Determine if you want a freestanding height-adjustable desk, or if you would prefer a desktop converter placed on top of an existing desk or table,” Jaremey says....

The Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean Handheld Vacuum cleans crumbs, dirt, pet hair, and more from kitchens, floors, cars, and even furniture quickly. Plus, it has a built-in crevice tool to allow you to clean hard to reach places, like in between the cushions of your sofa or the grooves of your car, without changing the nozzle. The portable vacuum is also cordless, which allows you to move freely without worrying about staying close to a power outlet....

Many homeowners are painting their dated tiles to look like high-end decorative cement tiles, which have taken over the market with their intricate designs. Most incorporate high-contrast colors, such as black and white, and repeating patterns that create a mosaic when placed together. Painting your existing tile floor is a budget-friendly project, too, because you avoid installing a new floor entirely. Tips for Painting Floor Tile You don’t have to be an artist to paint your floor tile—the secret is stencils!...

A good bathroom towel is soft, absorbent, and durable. The pieces in American Linen’s 3-piece Premium Turkish Cotton Towel Set are made of tightly woven Turkish cotton with thick, long individual fabric loops. Each towel set includes three pieces: one bath towel (27x54 inches), one hand towel (16x28 inches), and one washcloth (13x13 inches). American Linen promises that its towels can endure many laundry days—just give them a wash before using for the first time....

If you’d like to get organized at the start of 2022, you can’t go wrong with investing in a collection of plastic storage bins for storing items you’re just not ready to throw out but have nowhere else to place. And if your collection of tools is a mess (think: one box for multiple sizes of screws), consider getting a wall-mounted pegboard to hang drills, wrenches, and screwdrivers. Finally, runaway sports equipment is no match for this storage cart that can hold basketballs, bats, uniforms, helmets, and tiny accessories, like ping pong balls....

The container measures 22.75 x 17.3 x 21.7 inches on the outside, so it’s great for small spaces, but it can still hold up to 30 gallons inside. Not only can the chest store plenty—multiple shoppers dub it as a great waterproof spot for packages—but it’s also sturdy enough to act as a bench whenever you need additional seating. One reviewer who uses the chest to store packages on their porch wrote that it’s “lightweight and appears to seal tightly to keep out moisture and dirt....

The mix of plants in this design can handle (even thrive in) the tough conditions common to clay soil. Among the selections are a hawthorn tree, a rugosa rose, lady’s mantle, and daylilies, all of which will produce beautiful blossoms at different times of the year. You can swap in the alternative plant suggestions to customize the garden to your liking, or even expand and diversify this mixed bed over time....

Halloween, and its associated costume tradition, originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, an annual New Year’s Eve party of sorts, celebrated in what is now the United Kingdom and northern France. The Celts celebrated the new year on November 1 and believed that the holiday was the one night of the year that the spirits of deceased loved ones would return (much like the holiday now known as All Saints Day)....

Grace has always been drawn to old things—crystal chandeliers, a shapely vintage chair, even basic wooden hangers she uses to display art—because they have a story. Her DIY skills and a knack for finding affordable ways to knock off expensive items have come in handy throughout the renovation project. She has chronicled the process on her blog, A Storied Style. Hail ruined the 1919 foursquare’s existing clay roof, so Grace did a little sleuthing....

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint or basil 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon cold water Chile-Lime Salt 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt zest of one lime 1 finely minced Thai chile pepper