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Pick the right dish for your baking project. Our first piece of advice: Read the recipe from start to finish. Simple and plain are best. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Spend wisely and invest in sturdy, well-made pieces that can last for years. Lost in the technicalities? Not to worrywe’ve done all the necessary research for you. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here are our picks for the go-to pans every home baker should have....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Find everything from off-the-shoulder styles to halter options. Stock up your wardrobe with these warm-weather friendly numbers, with prices starting at just $18. Credit:Southern Living / Francesca Fasciglione This dress flows beautifully,one five-star reviewershared. It is very comfortable and the fabric is super soft. Excellent length and has adjustable shoulder straps adding to the ability to adjust comfort, they added....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including ornaments and serveware that doubles as decor. After browsingMud PiesChristmas shop, we rounded up 12 vintage-inspired items worth gifting this season. Credit:Mudpie At checkout, use codeMERRY20to save 20 percent on your order. It comes with a plate and milk jug made from durable stoneware, featuring vintage-looking Santa and reindeer designs. Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie Credit:Mudpie...

If youve had the misfortune of tastingbarbecuewithout salt, you understand. But, did you know salt has a wide range of uses way beyond just flavoring your food? Were not talking about using salt to help melt snow on the roads in wintry climates, either. Credit:Getty Images “I find it effective at removing the stubborn burns a normal wash couldnt clean. She adds, “Deep cleaning ovens and stoves has become more fun with salt!...

Intense heat creates stress for most types of plants, especially during periods of little to no rain. Here’s what to do to protect your garden. The stress also leaves them vulnerable to plant diseases and pests. Credit:Getty Images The leaves of the plants wilt from the heat stress. Just like humans, plants can also become sunburned from extended exposure todirect sunlight. Plant sunburn appears as discolored leaves and stems and scorched edges....

Yes, they can be even better. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Mashed potatoes are a perfect food. That doesnt mean you cant make them better. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox In fact, one of the Souths favoritecondimentsis the secret to extra creamy potatoes. If youre bored by yourmashed potatoes, here are some of our favorite ways to enhance them. Use More Butter You already know to add butter to your mashed potatoes, but more is more....

If the pie is baked and you have filling, use it in one of these recipes. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” Mama always said. The same goes forcanned pumpkin. Credit:Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless So, after the pies are baked, what to do with leftoverpumpkin piefilling? We’re glad you asked. Thanks to these easy desserts, leftover pumpkin pie filling might be your season’s biggest blessing in disguise....

Heres where to spend a few days away in Alabama, including our editors favorite spots. Too diverse to pack into one trip, we recommendexploring the stateone short getaway at a time. Dive into ocean waters and coastal thrills one weekend then enjoy lakeside festivities the next. Credit:Benjamin Callahan Discover one of Alabamas historic cities another weekend and trek “Alabama’s Aspen” the weekend after that. When looking for a place to get away insweet home Alabama, the options are endless....

This is wherewindow treatmentscome in, though they’re notoriously one of the more difficult design decisions to make. They create continuity and allow the statement trim to remain the focus when shut. Airy curtains allow the sun’s rays to peek through while still allowing privacy. Credit:Courtesy of Riverside Designers, by Ruta Smith This living room pairs three different blue and white prints, with the largest software being the curtains. In an open concept room like this one, it’s especially helpful....

Beat the winter blues with gorgeous annuals, perennials, and shrubs that flower through the coldest days. Some winter blooms add subtle beauty to the winter garden, others scream for attention. Either way, thewinter gardenis anything but boring. Credit: Getty/© Jackie Bale A subdued backdrop of dormant trees and shrubs allows even the more modest winter blooms to stand out. double-check low-growing winter bloomers like cyclamen and pansies are not buried by too many leaves or too much mulch....

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This cake is so easy to make you may never buy a boxed mix again. A great standard yellow cake with a delicious chocolate frosting, the recipe is simple enough to memorize. Creaming the butter and sugar first is key to creating the texture and crumb for this 1234 cake. Credit: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner Sprinkle the top with chocolate jimmies or candy sprinkles for a festive touch....

Grab your garland and get ready for wreaths, because we’re decking the halls inside and out. When it comes to this time of year, a good rule of thumb is the more the merrier. So grab your garland and trim your wreaths because we’re decking the halls inside and out. Credit: Laurey W. Glenn Add Greenery to Your Bedrooms James Ransom Indoor Christmas decorations aren’t just for the living room....