The Sleepy Girl Mocktail Got Me Through Damp January—Now It’s Part of My Nightly Routine

wmaster890 / Getty Images Lets be realJanuary is no ones favorite month (sorry, January babies). Going into 2024, I didnt plan to evaluate my drinking habits. Like clockwork, I found myself just wanting something to sip on before turning in for the night. Credit:wmaster890 / Getty Images Its gotten coverage from all kinds of outlets, fromthe New York TimestoPeople. I wasnt thinking about the supposed health benefits or potential for better sleep....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Jill King

The Spaghetti Hot Dog Could Be the Most Controversial (but Genius?) Food Mashup Yet

Yes, its exactly what it sounds like. Just what it sounds like. Onceal dente, he lays out the noodles and tops them with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Credit:Left: Basilios1 / Getty Images; Right: Bart_J / Getty Images | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Next, he rolls the dog over the dressed-up noodles and drops the entire concoction into sliced bread rolls. It’s a bit hard to visualizeyou may just want to watch the video....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · William Holmes

The Spritz Cocktail Is On—and the Hugo Spritz Is Bubbling to the Top

If you like spritzes, youll love the juicier version you might drink all daywithout the side effects. Regardless of the reason, this drink checks off these boxes. Lex Madden, bar manager atPoint Easyin Denver, Colorado, echoed that sentiment. Credit:Grant Webster Spritzes are moving away from a more bitter edge and toward a more playful andjuicier expression on the spritz. Best of all, spritzes tend to be low-ABV, usually in the 4% to 5% range....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · John Smith

The Starbucks Oleato Is Finally Available in the U.S.—and We Tried It

The wait is over. I was able to try one of the drinks, and I have a few thoughts. The original, standout ingredient they all share? Credit:Starbucks | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Credit:Starbucks

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 34 words · Carl Daugherty

The Starbucks Spring Grocery Lineup Lets You Re-Create This Café Staple at Home

Get ready for all the at-home Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espressos you’re free to handle. Starbucks Spring has sprung at Starbucks. (To make a more authentic shakenespresso, see the returning coffee flavors.) Credit:Starbucks The chocolate-flavored creamer is sugar-free and is another item that’s now available year-round. Use it to add flavor and creaminess any mocha, whether iced or hot. Use this coffee for mochas, or drink it plain to appreciate the citrusy undertones....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Theresa Norris

The Starbucks Summer Menu Features an Iced Horchata Drink and Lots of Berries

Don’t worry, a new iced coffee flavor is on the way. Heres a closer look at whats hitting menus starting in May. This version includes a creamy oat milk base poured over espresso. Credit:Starbucks | Design: Better Homes & Gardens The new iced coffee flavor joins Starbuckss growing lineup of dairy-free options alongside their recently launchedat-home oat milk creamers. We think these new Strawberry & Cream Cake Pops would taste delicious alongside an Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 165 words · Clayton Brown

The Starbucks Summer Menu Includes Raspberry Pearls for a Burst of Fruity Flavor in Every Sip

The raspberry pearls, inspired by boba, are just part of the new Starbucks summer menu. ), an Orange Cream Cake Pop, a Pineapple Cloud Cake, and new seasonal drinkware. These drinksbubble tea, namelyhave popularly included tapioca boba pearls for decades. Credit:Starbucks What do the new Starbucks raspberry pearls taste like? And dont worryStarbucks also has new wider (and compostable!) The full Starbucks summer menu is available for a limited time in U....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Shelia Medina

The Surprising Reason Why So Many of Your Recipes Taste Too Salty

What Is Table Salt? Table salt is the fine crystals that youll find in most salt shakers. Table salt is often iodized, Brekke notes, which means that iodine has been added. Credit:Getty Images / Lucy Lambriex Table salt has a metallic taste because of the iodine that’s added. Do a-side-by-side tasting with kosher salt, you’ll be shocked by the difference. What Is Kosher Salt? The size of the grains are also larger than table salt....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · William Orozco

The Surprising Reason Why You Should Eat Lobster in Winter, According to the Pros

Plus, score a timing secret from the experts to ensure you never overcook lobster again. In many coastal parts of the country, lobster is synonymous with summer. Dont mind if we do. Credit: Blaine Moats Why Is Lobster So Popular in Summer? And its also delicious. Lobster claws are firm, while lobster tails are meatier and chewier. This is not true! The biggest mistake I think people make when preparing lobster: Overcooking it!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Zachary Contreras

The Traditional Home Office Is Shrinking—Here's How to Maximize a Small Space

Luckily, a small space doesnt have to mean a cramped office. Dana Gallagher Remote work is here to stay post-pandemic. Why Are Home Offices Shrinking? Credit:Dana Gallagher New homestend to be smaller, leaving less space for a traditional office. These work-from-home spaces typically range from 10 to 70 square feet. and surveys show that todays buyers prefer these cozier spaces. Credit:John Bessler We like to think of this concept as more function per foot....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Kathryn Spears

The Truth About Grass-Fed Milk Versus Organic

Lets clear up the organic milk versus grass-fed milk confusion once and for all. What Is Organic Milk? The Takeaway: All USDA-labeled organic milk is grass-fed to some extent. Credit: krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images What Is Grass-Fed Milk? “This is true year-round.” Is Grass-Fed Milk Better Than Organic? Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. “Guidelines for Organic Certification of Dairy Livestock.” U.S. Department of Agriculture. Benbrook, Charles M et al. 3, 2018, Wiley, pp....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Rebecca Simmons

The Ultimate Chicken and Noodle Casserole Recipe

This chicken and noodle casserole is chock-full of ingredients for a quick and hearty meal. Toss a green salad, serve with warm bread, and dig in. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Credit: Andy Lyons Simmer, covered, for 12 to 14 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170F). Return to hot pan. Transfer mixture to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Sprinkle over chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jeffrey Norman

The Ultimate Guide to Seasonal Landscape Maintenance

An easy-to-follow breakdown by time of the year, lawn-care schedule, and more. Just as your yard has four seasons of growth and rest, it has four seasons of landscape maintenance. These landscape maintenance checklists make the work easy to tackle, no matter what you have in your garden. Home Maintenance Guides for Inside and Outside

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Douglas Reilly