Elevate Your Breakfast Game with These Coffee-Candied Bacon Sandwiches

It’s like savory-sweet candy you won’t be able to stop eating. Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil or parchment. Place a wire rack on top of liner. Credit:Carson Downing Arrange bacon slices on rack. Season and Bake In a small bowl stir together brown sugar and 3 tsp. of the espresso powder; sprinkle over bacon. Bake until bacon is caramelized and desired doneness, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool slightly on wire rack....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Joseph Pena

Elizabeth Sweet

Her story topics range from paint color selection and designer tips and recommendations to architectural style and historic preservation. Education Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an M.A. in Interior Design from the Savannah College of Art & Design. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Andrew Ochoa

Ella Field

She has experience writing, editing, and producing. And with a background in environmental science, Ella strives to include sustainability wherever and whenever possible. Shes a huge fan of vintage and antiques and loves to incorporate sentimental pieces throughout her home. Ella has contributed to Better Homes & Gardens for the past two years as a writer and editor. In her final year at Drake, Ella worked as an editorial apprentice for Better Homes & Gardens....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Alyssa Obrien

Emily Henderson: Design Lessons from a 1910 Farmhouse Renovation

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. We’re on a mission to inspire and empower you to create your dream home. New episodes every Wednesday! Credit: Sara Ligorria-Tramp Meet Emily Henderson Emily Henderson is a stylist turned home renovator. You really have no idea how you’re going to use the space. You don’t know what corner is going to be the most beautiful to sit in, you know?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Madison King

Emily Nienhaus

Emily has always been curious about what makes food, food. The curiosity expanded to her current role as a recipe developer and tester. Thinking about the impact each ingredient plays in a dish. Cultural influences from around the world has always been a focus of Emily’s. Not being afraid to ask questions and research until she finds the answer, helps her finetune her recipes. Emily’s favorite kitchen tool is a milk frothier wand....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Robert Hughes

Emily Teel

Emily is a senior food editor at Better Homes & Garden based in McMinnville, Oregon. BHG reaches 45 million readers each month. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 27 words · Ellen Combs

Enhance Your Home with This Foolproof Foundation Garden Plan

it’s possible for you to’t miss with the easy-care combination of plants in this foolproof foundation garden plan. Without foundation plants, a house can look stark and bare. Also avoidplanting them too close to the houseso they don’t damage the siding. Credit: Rick Taylor This allows the plants enough room to reach their mature size. Avoid planting certain trees, like ash or poplar trees, too close to homes or sidewalks....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Kaitlyn Smith

Enjoy Plentiful Homegrown Veggies with This Large-Scale Vegetable Garden Plan

This large-scale vegetable garden plan packs in a little of everything, from leafy greens to flavorful herbs. The design also includes an optional decorative bee skep that can be omitted. Sugar water freezes at a lower temperature than plain water, protecting them from the cold. The first step is picking the right plants and the right location. Culinary gardens work best in areas thatreceive full sunfor at least eight hours per day and havewell-drained soil....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Christine Harris

Espresso Powder Substitutes to Add Bold Flavor to Your Recipes

Searching for a good espresso powder substitute? These easy-to-find Test Kitchen-approved ingredients are just as effective at enhancing flavor. Espresso powder is essentially concentrated instant coffee. Credit: Jason Donnelly And, no, this dark-hued dust doesn’t make everything taste like coffee. For example, using instant espresso in arub for steakadds rich, earthy notes that deliciously complement the meat. Frequently Asked Questions Not quite. Depending on what you are making, yes.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Karen Faulkner

Etsy's 2025 Color of the Year Is a Refreshing Shade of Green

The subtle hue is a delicate shade of green, emulating serenity and softness. Learn how to decorate with soft shades of green in your home. you could even take on the latestcolor-drenching trendand decorate floor-to-ceiling with Lime Cream. Credit: Edmund Barr Credit:WhimsByWyeth, courtesy of Etsy

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Joseph Wells

European-Favorite Supermarket Lidl Is Relaunching in the U.S.—with the Most Competitive Prices

THIBAUT DURAND / Getty Images ALDI and Costco are gaining some competition. Lidl is also undergoing a design rebrand to accompany its new locations. We’ve always known how super we are. Credit:THIBAUT DURAND / Getty Images Now, it’s time to spread the word." Credit:NICOLAS GUYONNET / Getty Images

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Jessica Brown

Everyone Is Sipping Chia Seed Water Right Now—Should You Make It Yourself?

But have you heard of chia seed water? If you’ve scrolled through social media recently, it’s likely. Searches for “chia seed water” on Pinterestincreased by four times this week. Credit:Mizina / Getty Images But the most appealing characteristic of chia seed water is how easy it is to make. Give it one more stir for good measure, and you’re ready to enjoy. They also contain loads of omega-3 fatty acids....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Pamela Nicholson

Everyone Loves Trader Joe’s Mini Sheet Cakes—Here’s How We’re Making Them at Home

The in-store version is delicious, but its even better when it comes from your own oven. They debuted this year, much to the joy of loyalTrader Joe’s customers. “I’m obsessed with this freaking cake,“a Redditor saidof the Lemon Mini Sheet Cake. Credit:Trader Joe’s; Design: Better Homes & Gardens But when the cakes are out of stock or out of season, you’re out of luck. The one thing that really sets these cakes apart is their size....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Katie Patterson MD