The key to making the best baked potatoes really comes down to just a few factors: using the right type of potato, proper preparation, employing the correct cooking method, and, of course, getting creative with toppings. We tapped several professional chefs to get some tricks for making perfect baked potatoes, and it turns out there are certainly some ways to enhance your taters, as well as some pitfalls to avoid....

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When you’re wrapping gifts last-minute, you’ll likely do anything to make that wrapping paper work, so when people found this simple solution online, they were—understandably—excited. If you’d rather not watch the video, here’s the hack: When your wrapping paper is just a little too small for your gift, simply turn the gift diagonally and wrap it that way. Like magic, the paper is suddenly large enough. More than 13 million views in less than two days is nothing to laugh at: Many, many people were excited about this trick....

Your name and the name of your fiancé, including last names.The date, location, and time of the wedding.The location and time of the reception.Reply information. What if you’re holding a church wedding but your parents are divorced? How do you handle stepparents? Read on for solutions to these and other invitation-etiquette quandaries. Can’t find a solution to your specific question? Remember that the goal is to make people feel comfortable. When in doubt, it’s always better to break the rules to spare feelings, keep the peace, or both....

The No Surprises Act (NSA), passed by the U.S. Congress in December 2020, became law on January 1, 2022. The Act was devised as a consumer protection remedy, to ward off surprise healthcare bills from out-of-network physicians and healthcare providers. Peterson KFF found that in 2020, these surprise bills popped up in one in every five emergency room visits. While you likely won’t see an immediate drop in healthcare costs for your family due to the NSA this year, the hope is that over time, medical costs will become easier to understand and more predictable to account for in your annual budget....

What Does Harissa Taste Like? Compared to your average big-brand hot sauce, harissa brings another dimension. Like hot sauce, the focus and main ingredient are chiles. But harissa combines chiles with spices like cumin, caraway seeds, coriander, and even mint. The additions vary from place to place, but these spices create a duskier, bolder pepper condiment in any true harissa. In fact, they make harissa less like a condiment and more like an add-on with its own, distinct personality....

What Is Irish Butter? Pure Irish butter is a type of European butter containing a high butterfat content. It also has a bright yellow hue. The butterfat content is achieved by churning fresh cream until it has reached 82 percent butterfat, which is common practice throughout Europe. Pure Irish butter gets its golden yellow tones from the beta carotene-rich grass that Ireland’s cows graze on. While brands like Kerrygold have popularized Irish butter in the U....

In fact, if you caught that viral salmon bowl that made the rounds on TikTok earlier this year, you’ve already been acquainted with Kewpie mayo in all of its glory—recipe developer Emily Mariko used it in the video to top her meal, which also included leftover salmon and rice, as well as dried seaweed. The TikTok, which has been viewed more than 74 million times since September, helped catapult Kewpie mayo to star status....

What Is Sake, Exactly? First, all sake begins with rice. Just how wine is made from grapes, sake is made from rice. But, like beer, sake is brewed. Beyond the primary crop used (rice versus grain), the main difference between sake and beer brewing processes stems from how the brewer changes the crop’s sugars before fermentation (the process that creates alcohol). To make beer, brewers malt grain, boil it, then add yeast to spark fermentation....

Today, it’s often used by people to help with their personal and professional development and is referred to as Modern Stoicism. While you might not be familiar with the names of the best-known pioneering Stoics like Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus, you probably know many of today’s practitioners who study and apply Stoic philosophies: people like Bill Clinton, Tom Brady, Lupe Fiasco, and Jack Dorsey, along with historical figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson....

The short answer is no, according to Michael Mazius, PhD, renowned psychologist and director of North Shore Center in Wisconsin. While organizations have done a tremendous job to replicate the office environment through a virtual setting, there is no denying that it isn’t the same. Mazius is a strong proponent of in-office work as he believes social interactions play a tremendously positive role in our happiness. While remote and hybrid work models absolutely have their advantages and are likely to become permanent fixtures of how we work, it’s important to realize the implications WFH can have on our mental health as we make decisions on whether or not to return....

But the thing that most of HGTV’s shows have in common—and I’m a pretty good source on this because I’ve watched a lot of them—is a fixation with open floor plans. It borders on idol worship. Spend 30 minutes in front of one of the network’s renovation shows, and you’ll soon decide that open is the only way to live. If there’s a wall in the way of the kitchen-to-family-room sightline, the potential homeowner will ask to knock it down....

Winlevi is a huge win for acne-sufferers everywhere because it’s unlike any other acne-fighting cream. We asked board-certified dermatologists to explain everything you need to know about this topical game changer. What Is Winlevi and How Does It Work? Winlevi, or clascoterone cream 1%, is an acne-fighting topical medication that was FDA-approved in August 2020 for use in 2021 for treating acne vulgaris. It’s the first acne drug with a new mechanism of action approved by the FDA since 1982....

The Vitamin C and Clean Caffeine Energy Serum brightens, firms, and depuffs skin with two small pumps of its lightweight formula. It has a glossy texture that my skin drinks up before I even have my first sip of coffee, leaving the area underneath my eyes less puffy and my entire face plump and glowy in all the right places. The formula’s key ingredients include vitamin C, yerba mate, guayusa, squalane, passion fruit, and dragon fruit....

These blue and white lights are just $16, and they can be wrapped around your trees outside because they’re waterproof. For more outdoor decor, try this fun coir doormat that says ‘Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel.’ You can find plenty of products for your kitchen, too, like this elegant Star of David table runner that will make a beautiful addition to your dining table for holiday dinners. Shop even more decorations ahead, starting at $11....

By now, you’ve probably ordered and wrapped the show-stopping presents for everyone on your list, but last-minute shoppers can still find thoughtful items. Sure, you could order a few gift cards or browse through picked-over aisles, but Target’s curated gift guides make it easy to find something everyone will love. Keep reading to shop our favorite picks under $40. Best Last-Minute Under-$40 Gifts from Target: Wild Fable Hooded Puffer Jacket, $18 (was $25) Stars Above Perfectly Cozy Plaid Flannel Pajama Set, $30 Buxom The Queen’s Vault Plumping Lip Beauty Gift Set, $40 Frost Silicone Round Ice Cube Tray, $10 A New Day Leather Gloves, $27 Threshold Chunky Knit Throw Blanket with Pom-Poms, $30 Chefman Analog Air Fryer, $37 Universal Thread Olivia Backpack, $35 Dash Mini Waffle Maker, $10 (was $13) Opalhouse College Ruled Monogrammed Journal, $5...

Speaking of experimentation, summer hairstyles from the ’80s, ’90s, and Y2K are all returning (with an updated spin, of course), so you have a plethora of coordinating options to choose from. And we’ve got all the hue inspiration here, starting with classic seasonal shades like sunshine blonde and Louis Vuitton brown to newer shades like strawberry auburn and copper brown. Curious about what all that translates to in terms of summer 2022 hair color trends, we asked top colorists to share which hues they see emerging this year....

Charlo Garcia with one of his creations: “People will contact me for a list of addresses of the murals so they can see them all. It’s amazing, going to alleys to see art.” Colby Mitchell proudly poses behind his aptly named drink stand. About Nextdoor: Download the app or go to nextdoor.com to connect with your neighbors. Fresh food, full stomachs, can’t lose. Caroline Koster (left) and Reverend Adriene Thorne spent months bringing their idea of a 24/7 fridge to life....

Don’t know where to start? Toss the 11 items below, including those socks with holes and regrettable bridesmaid dresses. The best part: Once you donate or toss everything on this list, you’ll be surprised by how much more spacious your closet feels and the room you have for clothing you actually wear. RELATED: The Best Places to Sell the Clothes You KonMari’d From Your Home

If you already rely on Google Maps to get you around town, these tips will help you get the most out of Google Maps. This data is reported by past riders, so it may not always be exact, but it will help you get a sense of what to expect before the bus pulls up or the train arrives at the station. If you have some flexibility, it can even help you avoid overly-crowded trains or buses....