Watergate Cake

You’d never guess it starts with a boxed cake mix. She made the pistachio “fluff” salad for nearly every birthday and holiday. I love the flavor, but I could never quite get behind the texture. Credit:Rachel Marek. Prop Styling: Addelyn Evans Here, we’ve reimagined the beloved dish into a light and fluffy cake. What Is Watergate Cake? The full history of the deli salad is a bit of a mystery....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Courtney Swanson

Watermelon Margarita

Elevate your margarita with frozen watermelon cubes and salt-rimmed glasses. Elevate your watermelon margarita by garnishing with frozen watermelon cubes and serving in salt-rimmed glasses. This vibrant twist on theclassic margaritais perfect for summer gatherings and festive occasions of all types. Credit: Andy Lyons Freeze for 1 to 2 hours or until firm. Salt the Rims Place salt on a small plate. Rub rims of eight glasses with one of the lime wedges....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Madison Ware

Watermelon Soup with Fresh Mint

Go the extra mile and serve watermelon soup with fresh mint instead of a fruit salad. We knowwatermelon is king when it comes to summer gatherings. Top it with yogurt, drizzles of honey, or frozen berries for extra sweetness and crunch. Credit: Andy Lyons But before you kick off putting together this recipe, here are tips for buying the perfect watermelon. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth. Cover and chill for 2 to 4 hours....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Steven Robertson

Watermelon ‘Tuna’ Tastes Surprisingly Similar to the Real Thing

Its a vegan way to get your sushi fix. I already loved watermelon in savory dishes likemy favorite summer salad. It took about a day to turn the watermelon into watermelon tuna but it was delicious and worth it! Credit: Katlyn Moncada I could still taste the watermelon though it took on a texture that mimicked tuna and tasted similar. If you want to try this mind-blowing watermelon tuna recipe, heres how I did it....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Matthew Edwards

Waxed Paper vs. Parchment Paper: What You Need to Know

Parchment paper’s nonstick abilities allow you to line baking pans for easy removal of yourfavorite cookieandcake recipes. It’s a helpful tool for mess-free veggies or a deliciousfish dinner. Sure, they seem somewhat alike, but they’re not always interchangeable. Credit:(L) Carson Downing (R) Blaine Moats In fact, it’s potentially hazardous to bake your cookies on waxed paper rather than parchment. Here’s what you better know about properly using each of these papers to avoid kitchen mishaps....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Mary Moore

Wayfair's First Physical Store Opens Soon—Here's What Shoppers Can Expect

But soon, you’ll be able to check the pieces out in person at their brand-new brick-and-mortar store. The announcement said the grand opening will include exclusive deals and family-friendly activities all weekend long. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Credit:Wayfair According to the announcement, the store will be 150,000 square feet and have all things home. Visitingthe store’s websitegives you an idea of what to expect when visiting....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Victoria Andrews

We Asked Experts About the Top Coffee Trends to Know Right Now

Find out what these industry leaders have been seeing and loving lately in the coffee space. For many, its even one of the first things we look forward to after waking up. (Some may even call it a lifestyle.) Credit:Jorn Georg Tomter / Getty Images; Design: Better Homes & Gardens The greatest trends seem to be happening in the ready-to-drink space, he says. Everyone is racing to the supermarket shelves....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Samantha Johnson

We Tried a New Breakfast Item from Starbucks's Winter Menu—Here's What to Order

Featuring a new sandwich, Iced Shaken Espresso, and more. But the coffee chain isnt stopping at just drinkstheyve added new food items for a grab-and-go breakfast. a user on Reddit commented undera post about the winter lineup. Credit:Nicholas Sampogna “you’re free to actually taste the different flavors,” she says. For Starbucks drinkware devotees, new cups are available to expand your collection. Credit:Bryce Jones

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Brandon Colon

We Tried Everything on the Popeyes Pickle Menu—Here's What's Worth Ordering

Because everyone needs to taste a pickle-flavored lemonade at least once in their lives. Its not just a side of pickles or a sauce. Its not even an extra sandwich add-on. Credit:Popeyes Its pickles in everything, everywhere. Here’s everything on the menu. Its equal parts sweet and sour, made for washing down the rest of the Popeyes pickle menu. Credit:Bryce Jones “I’d get the wings again. “I was worried this would be weird, and it isbut in a good way!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Nathan Dudley

We Tried It: Starbucks Just Added Frozen Refreshers to Their Menu

It started as a TikTok hack, but now Frozen Lemonade Refreshers have officially joined the Starbucks lineup. “It definitely could’ve been more blended,” Jones says. “But overall, it does the job. Credit:Starbucks It’s refreshing and brings a lot of flavor without being too sweet. I also feel good knowing I’m getting some fruit. I will 100% be ordering this again this summer.” Credit:Starbucks

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 63 words · Casey Campbell

We Tried the New Lavender Drinks at Starbucks, and They’re Basically Spring in a Cup

Now, Starbucks is trying another unexpected addition to its drinks: lavender. Heres what we thought. The lavender foam perfectly balances the matcha flavor, so every sip is a creamy, floral experience. Credit:Starbucks | Design: Better Homes & Gardens Should You Try the New Starbucks Lavender Drinks? Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Lauren Phillips Credit:Better Homes & Gardens / Lauren Phillips

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Sara Jones

We Tried the New Starbucks Cinnamon Caramel Cream Nitro Cold Brew

Few things mark the changing of the seasons like a new drink from Starbucks. This velvety smooth Nitro Cold Brew provides customers with a fresh take on the fan-favorite caramel flavor. In my opinion, the comparison to a sticky bun is spot on. Credit:Rachel Marek To get it using your rewards via the app, youll need 200 Stars. Credit:Rachel Marek

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Matthew Villa

We're Going Wild for Zebra Right Now—How to Get the Striped Look In Your Home

This versatile take on animal print creates the perfect environment for layering in a maximalist or minimalist space. Kim Cornelison Its a jungle out there! Why Is Zebra Everywhere Now? Credit:Kim Cornelison While big and bold can be beautiful, it’s not for everyone. This color changeup also makes the pattern less literal andmore feminine. Consider adding a matching braided trim to all the pillows to really get a seamless effect....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Nicholas Wagner