Month: May 2021

Men’s Health

People are Freaking Out About Covid Infections After Vaccination Don’t worry—it’s not a sign that vaccines aren’t working. BY KRISTY ALPERT LJUBAPHOTOGETTY IMAGES It was more than just the fans who noticed when Yankee’s shortstop Gleyber Torres didn’t take the field during a game in early May against the Tampa Bay…

Fodor’s Travel

These 15 Gorgeous Open-Air Baths Are Every Bath-fluencer’s Dream  Kristy Alpert  | May 14, 2021 We’re trading out claw-foot for open-air. Bathfluencers have turned tiled tubs lit by glowing candles into public domain, where bath bombs and bath teas steep and bubble beneath blankets of rose petals and CBD sprinkles for all…

Better Home and Gardens

Punch Recipes That Are Party-Perfect By Kristy Alpert  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: PETER KRUMHARDT Serving punch at a party is a tradition dating back to the earliest…

Better Homes and Gardens

Just What Is Shelf-Stable Milk and Why Doesn’t It Need Refrigeration? Unopened boxes last WAY longer without refrigeration, here’s how. By Kristy Alpert  I first discovered shelf-stable milk while living in Europe, where it was the only option available in many grocery stores and markets near my village. The thin boxes…

Better Homes and Gardens

20+ Instant Recipes from Your Pressure Cooker By Kristy Alpert  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. CREDIT: ANDY LYONS Instant Pot recipes are simple, fast, delicious, and, gasp, don’t even…

Better Homes and Gardens

Flavorful Fall Slow Cooker Recipes Perfect for Chilly Nights By Kristy Alpert  START SLIDESHOW CREDIT: ANDY LYONS Our best fall slow cooker recipes are perfect for warming yourself up on a cool autumn night. This collection of recipes offers delicious comfort food favorites, like pumpkin bread (yes, from your slow cooker)…

Better Homes and Gardens

Light and Airy Chiffon Desserts for a Taste of Nostalgia By Kristy Alpert  START SLIDESHOW CREDIT: BLAINE MOATS This retro dessert was popular in the 1940s and ’50s, where it starred on cake stands at bake sales and cake walks with its glamourous height and tender textures. Like the fabric that…

Better Homes and Gardens

Our Greatest Brownie Recipes When You Need Desserts by the Panful By Kristy Alpert Whether you like your brownies fudgy, cake-like, or loaded with toppings, this collection of our best brownie recipes has it all. Try a classic buttermilk brownie recipe or opt for the ultimate chewy brownie recipe. Want a…

Better Homes and Gardens

Fast and Fresh Strawberry Recipe Ideas to Nosh on All Summer By Kristy Alpert This fresh twist on a classic Tuscan bread salad recipe features bright bursts of juicy strawberries and comes together in just 25 minutes. Day-old bread is the best for sopping up the sweet juices of this…