½ 7 ounce jar oil-packed dried tomatoes, finely chopped and drained 2 tablespoon oil from the tomatoes 2 tablespoon drained capers, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Take the Office Outside If creating a workspace in your home’s current layout isn’t an option, consider taking your office outside. A converted shed, small guest house, or even the garage (if you live in a more temperate climate) can become an office while having the benefit of being removed from the hustle and bustle of the house. Peace and quiet? It’s not to be underestimated. This outdoor office features French doors that create an indoor-outdoor feel when opened wide, plus let in plenty of natural light even when they’re closed....
2 tablespoon softened butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Red food coloring Nutrition facts are given per cookie.
Jasmine Rice jasmine rice is a fragrant, long grain rice popular in Thailand that bears a nutty aroma and flavor. If it’s not with the other rices at your supermarket, look for it in the Asian section or at Asian food stores.
Thalia Care Thalia grows best in wet soil or in shallow water, full sun, and organically rich loam soil. Grow them outside year-round in Zones 6 through 10. Plant thalia in containers and sink them into a pond so the top of the pot is 18 to 24 inches below the water surface or plant directly in the boggy soil at the edge of a water garden or in a rain garden....
A humidifier is an excellent way to raise the humidity level of air in your home so plants can thrive. (Your skin will thank you too.) If you live in a climate where you heat your air in cold seasons, running a humidifier during winter is a good idea. (Grouping plants on top of a pebble tray with water can help, but a humidifier will saturate the air with moisture more quickly....
We scoured stores, online, and brick-and-mortar options for the 20 best candles you can buy. Our favorite is the Voluspa Mokara, a bright floral beauty that combines Mokara orchid with white lily and spring moss. It’s like opening the windows and taking in a deep breath of summer-scented sunshine. Our other picks run the gamut from a great budget buy and a savvy splurge; to tapers and a flameless option; to our faves among several scent categories, including woody, spicy, herbal, and more....
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1. Galanz Retro Top-Freezer Refrigerator Available at Bestbuy, Homedepot and Wayfair The Retro collection of Galanz refrigerators is vintage-cool on the outside complete with an Energy Star-certified design to keep your food fresh. If you’re looking for a baby-blue hue as an ode to the ’50s, consider replacing your fridge with the Galanz Retro top-mount refrigerator. At 7.6 cubic feet, it’s compact with a large storage capacity and fits in most small spaces, including bar kitchens, garages, and home offices....
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“We want to find the simple steps to help everyone live their best life,” Jonathan says. “And it turns out, it’s really not that complicated. This magazine is all about taking people just beyond their comfort zone, to show them how easy it is to do something amazing— whether that’s finding new ways to spend time together as a family, taking the next step in your career, or making your home work harder....
“I never had anyone to look to,” she said, “and representation in discovering your identity is super important. To realize there are people who have your identity doing something you might want to do, it just gives you hope.” Now, armed with a master’s in food studies from New York University and a bachelor’s in food science from Pennsylvania State University, Lenart has devoted her life to increasing the visibility of queer people in food....
