You don’t need a peacock, but she certainly has one. It could be due to simple trend cycles, but we likely have to credit thenewest season ofBridgerton. According to anew trend report from Pinterest, searches for Bridgertontea party increased by 430% this year. Credit:Left: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images; Right: Stuart Dee After steeping, she serves. The first thing you put in your cup is the milk, Stewart instructed in the video....

“This is going to be so good. Now shake itmake sure you shake it super well. Let’s try it!” Credit:bhofack2 / Getty Images He takes a bite, and you hear the crunch. “This is the best late night snack,” Moffitt says. “This is exactly what I needed.” There are hundreds of videos showing you how to eat a whole cucumber just like this. “I think the universe wants me to eat an entire cucumber....

Chocolate, potato chips, pretzels, toffeeyes, this cookie recipe has all the sweet and salty flavor. Katlyn Moncada As the name implies, this cookie recipe has everything. The base recipe goes all out by combining chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee bits, and potato chips. Credit:Katlyn Moncada Every bite is a surprising and satisfying blend of sweet and salty. In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Get insider details on the social media-inspired seasonal drink Starbucks is supposedly releasing later this month. The Starbucks summer menu is about to get a lot more ~refreshing~. Robert Alexander / Getty Images Starbucks has new Frozen Lemonade Refreshers in June, and they look absolutely delicious! Credit:Robert Alexander / Getty Images These are each blended with real fruit and lemonade and then layered with strawberry puree. When are the drinks expected to join the menu?...

In some cases, second-story addition plans could be abig money-saver. How you go about your second-story addition plans depends on your preferences,foundation requirements, and building regulations. And if you’re handy, you might be able todo most of this work yourself. Credit: Jim Westphalen Still, the intangible benefits are often the real reward. A second-story addition can secure that for you. If your family is experiencing growing pains, house additions are a good way to create extra privacy....

Why attempt what might sound to some like a crazy Thanksgiving stunt? Plus, you’ll end up with two wishbones, and who doesn’t love that? Nicole Johnson is the director of the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, available November and December. Credit: Andy Lyons Our Test Kitchen recommends giving a smoked turkey orgrilled turkeya try. Some swear by thedeep-fried turkey, which requires special equipment, but will produce a succulent result. Using anelectric roasteris also an option....

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ah, melted butter. The melting point of butter is somewhere between 82F and 97F. Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol This means it can even melt on the counter on a hot day. Read on for the best ways to melt butter. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, occasionally stirring with a wooden spoon. Credit: Jay Wilde The low heat will help keep the melted butter from burning....

Use our Test Kitchen-approved methods to separate fat from the broth of your favorite from-scratch soups. There’s no denying the comfort we feel when enjoying a bowl of from-scratchchicken noodle soup. You know what’s not comforting? Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol Taking a spoonful only to find the broth unpleasantly oily rather than soothing. Not to worry, that extra fat in your soup can be skimmed right off the top. Here you’ve got the option to learn how to remove fat fromhomemade brothor soup....

And just like withketchup, readers tell us they struggle to know how to store chili crisp. Since its oil-based, should chili crisp bestored at cool room temperature like other cooking oils? Read on for the definitive guide for how to store chili crisp. It should last at least until itsbest by date. In China, chili crisp is kept on the shelf in homes and on the table at restaurants. That being said, some homemade chili crisps call for umami-boosters like anchovies or raw garlic for punch....

The popular cupcake creations of the pros behind Georgetown Cupcake in Washington, D.C., are works of art. Learn some of their delicious secrets! “If you overbake a cupcake, there’s no way to save it. Credit:BHG / Madelyn Goodnight And it won’t be moist on the inside.” Check your oven’s heat with an oven thermometer to determine its actual temperature for even better results. “If youovermix your batter, you collapse those bubbles and end up with a brick-like cake....

And the wait for 2024 is overthe flower delivery company just revealed their picks. Its a sweet-scented flower that works overtime to bring a fresh, floral scent to any space. These early-bloom flowers are easy to open up if youre going for a fluffier look, too. Credit:Blaine Moats As for the 2024 plant of the year, the philodendronreceived the title. This makes the plant a meaningful giftand theyre incredibly easy to care for....

Prevent the stinky smell before it strikes with these expert-approved methods. A stinky garbage disposal leads toa foul-smelling kitchen, maybe even an entire homewhich no one wants. Why Do Garbage Disposals Get Smelly? Credit:Bill Oxford/Getty Images After all, you constantly run water down it, so why would it still stink? Tim Buszka, head of marketing at Affresh, says there are a few potential reasons for this problem. This can cause a potential clog, an even larger issue you want to avoid....

Take a moment to be together before the hustle and bustle of the day begins. And with the new year, there’s no better time to incorporate a new habitfamily style. Create a Schedule Your Household Can Stick To Youre not likely to drastically change your familys morning routine overnight. Credit:JLco - Julia Amaral / Getty Images Whoever gets up first can help by setting the table or flipping some flapjacks....