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Stephanie is a trained dietician and nutritionist. She began her career working as a nutrition intern for Good Housekeeping magazine, and later worked for the New England Dairy Council. Currently, she is working with her own nutrition marketing brand, Fresh Communications. She creates marketing content for a wide variety of food-related magazines, including Clean Eating, Eating Well, and PopSugar Fitness. Stephanie earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst....

4 cup strawberries, cut up ¾ cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon butter, cut up Cookies ⅔ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup shortening 1 ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon lemon zest ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 teaspoon vanilla 4 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar For Serving: ¾ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cup strawberries, sliced

Plant summersweet in spring. Blanket the soil around the shrub with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch to prevent soil moisture evaporation. Water plants regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Prune summersweet as needed in early fall after flowering. Summersweet will send up suckers and spread over time. Remove suckers immediately if you do not want a dense hedge. These are the 13 best summer-blooming shrubs....

Xawaash Spice Mix Place one 2-inch piece cinnamon stick in a small zip-top plastic bag, seal it, and bang it a couple times with a rolling pin, skillet, or mallet (anything firm and heavy) to break it into small pieces. Place cinnamon pieces, 1/2 cup cumin seeds, 1/2 cup coriander seeds, 2 Tbsp. black peppercorns, 6 cardamom pods, and 1 tsp. whole cloves in a small heavy skillet over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very aromatic and spices are lightly toasted, about 2 minutes....

1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 1/2 cups) 1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch half-moons (3 cups) 1 large yellow summer squash, sliced or chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1 large red onion, sliced 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dried oregano Generous pinch of sea salt & pepper Tahini Sauce: ½ cup tahini ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint 1 lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced 2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ cup water Sea salt & pepper to taste 3 cup cooked farro or other grain 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained...

¼ cup sugar ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoon water 2 tablespoon cooking oil 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic

3 cup packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) 1 ½ cup finely shredded red cabbage ¾ cup snipped fresh cilantro ¾ cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper

Light explains that when shopping, look for a mattress pad with “a soft and smooth outer shell made with a stretchy and durable fabric. On the inside, they typically contain cotton, down, down-alternative, wool, or other similar fillers.” It provides protection because mattress pads “defend your mattress from regular wear and tear, plus many are waterproof, shielding your mattress from sweat, spills, and stains.” There are countless types of mattress pads on the market....

To find out which are the best organic sheets for your home, we researched a variety of picks out there, considering each style’s product safety certifications, material, and mattress depth. We also consulted Preeti Gopinath, an associate professor of textiles at Parsons School of Design with more than 20 years of experience in the textile industry. Overall, we recommend the Coyuchi Organic Crinkled Percale Sheets, because these cotton sheets have a light, crinkled texture throughout that makes for a lived-in look and cozy feel....

Luckily, the best smokeless fire pits let you enjoy all the ambiance of a traditional fire without all the smoke. While they won’t completely eliminate smoke, these fire pits will drastically reduce the amount that’s produced so you won’t have to worry about breathing in smoke particles, getting it in your eyes, or smelling like a bonfire for days to come. The best smokeless fire pits work because of their double-wall design....

Name: Pilea involucrata ‘Moon Valley’ Size: To 12 inches tall and wide Name: Arachniodes simplicior ‘Variegata’ Size: To 16 inches tall and wide Name: Cryptanthus bivittatus Size: To 6 inches tall and wide Buy It: Cryptanthus Bivittatus Pink ($20, The Home Depot) Name: Fittonia verschaffeltii var. argyroneura Size: To 12 inches tall and wide Name: Peperomia caperata ‘Variegata’ Size: To 6 inches tall and wide Buy It: Peperomia Orba ‘Variegata’ ($12, Etsy) Name: Selaginella kraussiana ‘Aurea’ Size: To 6 inches tall and 2 feet wide Name: Pilea glauca ‘Aquamarine’ Size: To 12 inches tall and wide Buy It: Pilea Glauca ($16, Walmart) Name: Tillandsia stricta Size: To 8 inches tall and wide Buy It: Assorted Air Plant (8-Pack) ($25, The Home Depot) Name: Acorus gramineus ‘Minimus Aureus’ Size: To 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ Size: To 5 inches tall and 12 inches wide Buy It: Black Mondo Grass Plant ($12, The Home Depot) Name: Asplenium bulbiferum Size: To 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide Buy It: Tall Green Macho Fern ($24, Walmart) Name: Saxifraga stolonifera Size: To 8 inches tall and 6 inches wide Buy It: Pink Variegated Rare Strawberry Begonia ($8, Etsy)

“People need a Christmas tree topper that is both functional and decorative,” says Tara Spaulding, interior design coordinator for Patio Productions. “A good tree topper should be a focal point of the holiday decorating scheme, but it should also serve as a functional element of the tree. When choosing a tree topper, you need to consider the overall aesthetic of the room and what you plan on using the tree for....

Baking Tips Whether you’re trying to line a baking pan or not sure how to properly flour a surface, these are some great baking tips from the Test Kitchen to keep in mind. Kitchen Tips The expert cooks in the Test Kitchen pick up a lot of cool tricks along the way. Add these helpful everyday cooking secrets to your daily routine. Tool Tips Whether you don’t have a rolling pin or want a better way to make biscuits, these Test Kitchen tips will best use your kitchen tools....