They arent all sparkling water. Spoiler: They’re for more than just sipping! What is Club Soda? Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Despite its name, club soda isnt sugary or caffeinated likepopular sodas. Where Did It Come From? Fizzy water may feel trendy now, but it has actually been popular for centuries. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox What is Sparkling Water? Types of Sparkling Water What is Seltzer? The plainest of the bunch, seltzer is simply carbonated water with no extra ingredients....

And can you use them interchangeably? If both bottles look identical, whats the difference? Le emphasizes, No one product is better than the other. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It depends on the individuals taste palate and needs. Cranberry juice is a beverage made from extracting juice from fresh cranberries. It is known for its vibrant flavor and bright color. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Cranberry Cocktail?...

It’s subtle, but it comes down to style and function. But while the terms curtains and drapes are commonly used interchangeably, they arent entirely the same thing. Do you want it to feel formal or relaxed? Alison Gootee; Styling: Page Mullins. Do you want more or less privacy? Do you want to keep the room bright or to block out light? Consider how much privacy youd prefer for a space too....

They’re both delicious, but are they the same drink? When the weather gets cold and dreary, I switch fromiced coffeesand teas to hot, sweet drinks. A warm mug of hot chocolate topped with a lid of meltingmarshmallowsis my favorite way to cozy up. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Or is it hot cocoa? The two drinks are decidedly different, even if we often use the two words interchangeably. So what is the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa, and when does it matter?...

Getty Images Mostkitchenshave a designated drawer or area for kitchen towels. Towels are essential, no matter if you cook daily or infrequently, to keep the kitchen clean. There are different sizes, materials, and styles of towels to use for specific kitchen tasks. Credit:Getty Images A towel is a towel, right? Each serves different purposes in the kitchen. “Kitchen towels are the category,” says Edelman. “Dish towels andtea towelsare types in the category....

We asked the experts, and here’s what they said to keep in mind. Consider Your Typical Design Style Some experts say it depends on your non-holiday aesthetic. “While some individuals prefer to keep things simple, others enjoy going all out and making everything festive. Credit:Getty Images Finding a balance that suits you is the key.” Hints of red still have their place in a more natural palette. Yes to red berries; no to red ribbon....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Southern Living editors test Vacation sunscreen to find out. Amazon.com Beyond checking the SPF and ingredients, most people dont think too much about their sunscreen of choice. Credit:Amazon.com Its usually a slap-it-on-and-go situation. What Is Vacation Sunscreen? (It wasntthe marketing is that good.) Credit:Amazon.com Available in SPF 30 and 50, it comes in a lotion (regular and mineral) and aspray....

Here’s what to know about whiskey and a gluten-free diet. Whiskey is a gluten-free option, but there are still things to consider before you drink. Here’s what to know about whiskey and a gluten-free diet. Credit: Dulin/Getty Images What Is Gluten? For the large majority of the population, eating gluten is fine. What Is Celiac Disease? According to Harvard Health Publishing, about 1% of the population suffers from celiac disease....

Don’t let a little plumbing snafu make your dishwasher filthy. The garbage disposal is one of those kitchen conveniences that you never think about, unless something is wrong. “You really shouldnt put anything into your garbage disposal, he says. Credit: Getty/-Oxford- Scrape your plate into the trash can. Its not a grinder for all food.” What Not To Put In The Garbage Disposal? Powerful models can reduce the food to a liquid, which travels out of the drain easily....

It is the only place where he would go through this part of his life. After 77 years of marriage… I just think none of us really understand what its like for him right now, Jason says. Credit:Chris McKay/Getty Images We have to embrace that fact, that theres things about the spirit that you just cant understand. At this point, Jimmy isnt awake every day. He says they watched a Braves game, talked aboutThe Carter Center, and the family....

Bring the goodness of Southern chocolate gravy to the dessert plate. Creamy, rich chocolate custard is baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust. The pie crust is perfectly golden brown and flaky, adding a nice texture to the smooth custard. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle The worst part about this dessert is probably having to wait until it’s set to eat it! Ingredients 1/2(14.1-oz.)pkg. refrigerated piecrusts(such as Pillsbury)...

From my home to yours, I’m sharing my mother’s secrets to the perfect potato latke. No one makes them better, so it just became tradition that my mom made them for everyone. Tradition is very important in the Jewish religion. Credit: Rebecca Angel Baer The latkes themselves are one such tradition. In fact, it’s really more about eating fried foods in general than the latke specifically. Some families celebrate with sufganiyot, or doughnuts, rather than the latkes....

The truth is,eggnogand boiled custard share some similarities, but they are wholly different. Boiled custard is thickand let us emphasize that again. Despite its name, it is in fact not boiled. Credit:Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Renu Dhar; Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee (The “boiled” comes from what it’s made in, not the cooking technique.) Boiling this mixture would ruin it, and no one wants that. And you’re free to give it more seasoning, too, with nutmeg or allspice....