It's the Year of the Homemade Soda: Use Our Test Kitchen's Tips to Make Them

Plus, learn how to transform your bubbly beverage into a dirty soda. Or you could stick with the classic, and go clubbing. Cool in 2025: Creating and consuming carbonated concoctions of all kinds and colors. Credit:OlgaMiltsova / Getty Images Ahead, well spill about how to do just that. Sarah Brekke, M.S.is theBetter Homes & GardensTest Kitchen brand manager. The formula is simple: Soda (typically cola, but there are no rules here!...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Erica Fitzpatrick

Italian Wild Rice Soup Recipe

With plenty of onions and spinach, you’ll get lots of nutritious veggies along with all that flavor. Use Fresh Ingredients Add to the rustic quality of this dish with home-grown vegetables and homemade ingredients. Harvest fresh seasonal spinach from your garden in spring and fall. Credit: Jason Donnelly Pick summer-ripe tomatoes and onions. Sub in your homemade beef stock with the same amount as called for in the recipe as well....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Julie Krause

Italian-Style Slow Cooker Meat Loaf

Tomatoes, parsely and feta cheese add Italian flair to this slow cooker beef and lamb meat loaf. Ingredients 1(14.5-oz. Add ground beef and ground lamb; mix well. Credit: Jacob Fox Coat a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Cut three double-thick, 18x3-inch heavy foil strips. Crisscross strips in the prepared cooker; coat strips with cooking spray. Place meat mixture on top of strips in cooker; pat into an oval or round loaf....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Bryce Orozco

It’s Already Halloween at HomeGoods—and It Has Us Thinking Pink

Pinkoween this year, anyone? HomeGoods Not to scare you, but spooky season is upon us. Well, thats not quite trueat least not at HomeGoods. Credit:HomeGoods Onevideo on Instagramshows off all of the Pinkoween goodies available at HomeGoods, like a spooky pink cake. Im so excited for all the pink Halloween goodies, one person commented under the video. Creators arent the only ones thinking pink this seasonprofessionals are in agreement, too.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Michael Jackson

I’m a Cleaning Editor and I’ve Never Had a Smelly Fridge—Here’s How

Having a clean refrigerator is one thing, but having one that smells clean is another. Implement my routine to get rid of stinky smells for good. If youve experienced a stinky refrigerator yourself, you may want to give my tricks a try. Credit:Edmund Barr Why Your Fridge Might Be Smelly The most obvious culprit of a stinky fridge is spoiled food. I dont do anything complicated or time-consumingjust a quick scan whenever I look in the fridge....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Kelsey Jenkins

I’m a Food Writer and I Swear by These 3 Baking Secrets for Perfect Muffins

Use these pointers with any muffin recipe for certified tastiness. I originally grew my passion for baking alongside my family. Mix by Hand Pillowy and light is my mission with muffins. Credit: Andy Lyons Since muffins contain less fat and sugar than cakes or cupcakes, no creaming is required. This way, its easy to control the consistency and stop when a few little lumps remain. Bake in Alternating Cups Amuffin tincan be useful for turning out 12party-ready appetizersin one go....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Lance Baker

I’m a Home Editor and I Always Put My Christmas Tree Up Before Thanksgiving

The turkey tastes just as good with the tree uppromise! Should you put it up before Thanksgiving, or wait until the fall holidays are over? I firmly believe that your Christmas tree should always go up before yourThanksgiving mealis served. Credit:Ball and Albanese But because Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together (this year theyre only 27 days apart! ), waiting until after Thanksgiving simply means less Christmas cheer throughout the yearand who wants that?...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Amanda Whitaker

I’m Bringing Back My Most Beloved Summer Snack: Frozen Candied Grapes

This two-ingredient frozen treat is the healthier version of candyand Im never letting it go again. Thefrozen, fruity treathit the spot every time on hot afternoons. Could they possibly be as good as my tried-and-true popsicles? Credit:alpaksoy / Getty Images After one bite I knew my answer: Yes, yes they can. After having frozen candied grapes in school for the first time, I was hooked. They’re sweet, crunchythe ideal summer snack for someone with a sweet tooth like me....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Justin Lopez

Jamie Oliver Adds Avocado to His Pastry Dough—Should You Do the Same?

Its quite easy to manage, Oliver remarks while rolling the pastry. The only other ingredients Oliver added were salt, flour, and water. This makes the color and light flavor of the avocado even more apparent. Credit:Left: Andrea Araiza; Right: Neil Mockford / Getty Images Yes, even after baking the quiche came out a lovely, pale green. Even in apastry dough, their flavor can change. But this also makes Olivers quiche the perfect dish for testing out this rendition....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · John Simmons

Jamie Weissman

She began her career writing about shopping content in 2020 as an editor for MyDomaine. Previously, she spent four years as a publicist for a number of leading home brands. She has tested numerous products first-hand, including sheets, clothing racks, vacuums, and artificial Christmas trees. She previously was an associate editor for MyDomaine. There, she wrote and edited stories on home decor, furniture, and bedding. Before that, she was a publicist for several leading home brands....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Aaron Ross

Jeanne Ambrose

Jeanne is a writer and editor with more than 40 years in the print and digital publishing industry. She writes about food, gardening, health, nutrition and traveland little known people living incredible lives. She also edits cookbooks and develops recipes for print and digital publications. Was launch editor of MasterChef magazine. 14 years experience in editorial positions at Better Homes & Gardens magazine and Meredith Books. Recipe developer for Eat This, Not That magazine and Forks Over Knives magazine....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · John Daniels

Jell-O’s New Limited-Edition Furniture Line Is the Epitome of Y2K Fun

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. It features four classic Jell-O flavors, in chair form. Amazon It’s no secret thatY2K has been backfor a while. Credit:Amazon Yes, thats right: Jell-O is no longer just a food company. The material is shiny and transparent to mimic the look of the iconic snack. This also makes them easy to move around, ideal for versatile, storable seating for small spaces....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Michael Valdez

Jennifer Garner's 2-Ingredient Pancake Topping Is Delicious on So Many Things

Try it on toast, over ice cream, and more. And staple is right. I found myself pouring this maple butter over everything from toast to coffee. How to Make Maple Butter This recipe is incredibly simple to make. Here’s how to make homemade maple butter. What Does Maple Butter Taste Like? Jennifer’s maple butter is the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. The butter helps cut through the cloying sweetness of the syrup without masking the maple flavor....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Tracy Chan DVM