The Best Holiday Activity for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

Close Photo: Getty Images It can be hard to stay active and busy in the winter. The cold air and lack of sunshine can make snuggling up at home in a blanket with a cup of hot cocoa seem way more appealing. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, there are actually a ton of other fun activities to do during those colder months to keep your spirits high and help you stay connected to loved ones....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 767 words · Gabrielle Copeland

The Best Holiday Cookie for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

I tapped astrologer Kim Green, who lives in Valdosta, Georgia, to see what type of cookie you should make based on your zodiac sign. Here’s what she had to say. The Best Holiday Dish for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer The Best Holiday Cookie for Your Zodiac Sign Aries Get the recipe:Mini Gingerbread House Cookies Taurus Get the recipe:Mini Pecan Pies Gemini Caitlin Bensel These next-level brown butter chocolate chip cookies are sure to be the center of attention at any holiday party (just like you, Gemini!...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Gregory Turner

The Best Holiday Dish for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

The holiday season is here, which means you get the chance to enjoy your favorite holiday dishes, like sweet potato casserole or perfectly roasted prime rib. While you might not be able to imagine a holiday without your favorite comfort foods, youcouldalways leave room in your belly for a new dish that’s perfectly tailored to your zodiac sign. Here’s what holiday food to pick based on your zodiac sign, courtesy ofastrologer Lisa Stardust....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 668 words · Jimmy Ramsey

The Best Homemade Aioli

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:20Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:20 Active Time:10 mins Active Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:20 Servings: 20 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4cloves garlic¼teaspoonsalt1large egg yolk, at room temperature (see Tip)2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice½cupcanola oil½cupextra-virgin olive oil Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 4cloves garlic...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Ashlee Barker

The Best Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Close Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:16Yield:2 tablespoonsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:5 minsAdditional Time:15 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:16Yield:2 tablespoons Prep Time:5 mins Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time:15 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings:16 Servings: 16 Yield:2 tablespoons Yield: 2 tablespoons Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1(12 ounce) bagfresh cranberries 1cupwater ½cupsugar Pinch of kosher salt DirectionsPlace cranberries, water, sugar, orange peel and salt in a medium saucepan....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Robert Campbell

The Best Ice Cream Flavor for Your Zodiac Sign, According to an Astrologer

Close Photo: Getty / EatingWell Here’s the ice cream flavor you should gravitate toward based on your zodiac sign, according to astrologer Skye Alexander, author ofMagickal Astrology. The Best Ice Cream Flavor for Your Zodiac Sign Aries: Garlic Sounds a little weird, but you can go with a more savory-flavored ice cream if you’re an Aries. “Some of us would never consider eating garlic-flavored ice cream, but it’s a popular treat at the well-known Gilroy Garlic Festival, held annually near San Jose, California,” says Alexander....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 624 words · Robin Oneill

The Best Ingredients to Help Save You Time in the Kitchen, According to a Dietitian

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian Jessica Ball keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make Earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. Trying to cook more at home can be intimidating. Plus, it might also seem like it takes a lot of time. But that doesn’t have to be the case, and a little planning ahead can help you save some serious time....

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 919 words · Timothy Miller

The Best Item at Aldi Is Just 99 Cents (and It Isn't Edible)

Close Photo: Getty While I tend to stock up on most of my cards from local boutiques and designers, I can’t help but round out my stock if I can find fitting cards while also filling up my fridge. Multitasking for the win! So my snail mail-loving heart grew a few more sizes when @aldifavoritefinds clued me into the fact that I should definitely make an Aldi run soon. They’ve added a whole host of adorable, 99-cent food-related cards to their stock:...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Lisa Knapp

The Best Items to Buy at Trader Joe's, According to a Former Employee

Close Photo: Getty Images / SOPA Images / Contributor When I worked for Trader Joe’s, I might have had too much fun trying out the endless lineup of new, exciting kitchen staples (not to even touch on the fun of sampling hundreds of wines) before the rest of the world got to. I love to cook, and I collect new and vintage cookbooks for fun, so every time we got to sample items I immediately started imagining the possible combinations I could try, poring over my recipe notebooks and cookbook collection....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 694 words · Andrea Woods

The Best Kitchen Timers for Every Cook and Budget

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleOur Top PicksReviewsThe Bottom LineChoosing a Kitchen TimerOur TestsWe Also ConsideredCommon QuestionsOur Trusted Expertise In This ArticleView All In This Article View All Our Top Picks Reviews The Bottom Line Choosing a Kitchen Timer Our Tests We Also Considered Common Questions Our Trusted Expertise Photo:Courtesy of Brand Courtesy of Brand So many of our modern gadgets are multitaskers that you might be wondering if you really need a kitchen timer if you already have a smartphone....

January 18, 2025 · 22 min · 4656 words · Karen Bell

The Best Kosher Wines, According to Experts

Close Photo: Courtesy of Merchants With Passover approaching, kosher wines are top of mind for Seders, as well as everyday drinking. Kosher wine has been around for centuries, and refers to a technique rather than a specific type of wine. Kosher wines range from crushable everyday drinkers to exclusive vintages for special occasions and everything in between. To clarify, there is a difference between kosher and what is consideredkosher for Passover....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Lisa Gutierrez

The Best Late-Night Drink to Help You Poop in the Morning, According to a Dietitian

ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesIf you’re someone who doesn’t poop regularly, you may want to make a couple of changes in your diet to promote a proper No. 2. Ensuring that you’re eating enough food in general, getting sufficient—but not too much—fiber, and drinking adequate fluids can all help prevent and relieve constipation.Diets low in fiber are linked with constipation, so it’s no wonder many Americans struggle with the common gastrointestinal condition.A whopping 95% of Americans don’t meet recommendations for daily fiber intake and 15% of the U....

January 18, 2025 · 22 min · 4571 words · Mr. Larry Wilson

The Best Late-Night Snack for Better Blood Sugar Levels, According to a Dietitian

Close Photo:urbazon/Getty Images urbazon/Getty Images It’s no secret that Americans love to snack. These between-meal bites are a staple in the typical American diet, with most U.S. adults eating one to three snacks per day, contributing to roughly 20% of our calorie intake.But like anything else diet-related, what you snack on—and when—can impact your health, especially if you have prediabetes or diabetes. One study suggests that late-night snacking before bed can disrupt or support your ability to maintain stable blood sugar levels, significantly impacting your metabolic health throughout the night....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1775 words · Kelly Johnson