We aren’t talking about vinaigrettes. One recipe catches your eye but wait, what is this salad dressing it calls for? Does it meanoiland vinegar? Credit:Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Christiine Keely , Food Stylist: Ruth Black Blackburn Bottled salad dressing, maybe? Can you guess what it was? Read on to find out. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Do Vintage Recipes Mean by Salad Dressing ? Definitely [refers to] Miracle Whip if by vintage you mean the 1970s or later....

The holiday falls on a different date each year. Learn when Mardi Gras will be in 2025. Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox The South unequivocally ownsMardi Gras. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Unlike most holidays, which fall on the same day each year, Mardi Grass date changes each year. When Is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4. What Is Mardi Gras? What Foods Are Popular During Mardi Gras?...

About This Episode Dealing with a plant-obsessed partner. Plus, Grumpys tip of the week. He can’t fix a light bulb, squash a spider or lift the basket of laundry. All he does is read about plants, talk about plants, prune plants and buy more plants. I hate his stupid plants." Jessica Grumpy’s Answer: “First of all, there are no stupid plants, Jessica. So, getting your husband to change his way may involve bringing in the big guns....

This long-standing debate may have had an answer all along. James Ransom Christmas lights are one of the first signs that a new holiday season is on the horizon. According to Opendoor’sHome Decor Report, 51% of respondents take down their Christmas decorations right aroundNew Years Day. Credit:James Ransom The twelfth day is now known as Three Kings Day, and it falls on January 6 every year. Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Jenny O’Connor

The etiquette of timing may depend on the occasion and the season. How far in advance should you send shower invitations? We went to the experts for answers on this important etiquette question. Credit: Getty Images Meet The Experts When Should You Send Out Shower Invitations? Six to eight weeks in advance, advises Hutchins for both baby and bridal showers. Should You Send A ‘Save The Date’? You’ll also want to consider the time of year as you’re planning the shower....

Remember when you had topick up a phoneand dial a number when you wanted to talk to someone? Just 30 years ago, the concept of emailing or texting someone was a completely foreign concept. Text messages used to be short when texting first became a thing. But are voice notes really effective…and good etiquette? We asked the pros to sound off. The Drawbacks Of Voice Notes Still, there are some legit cons to this form of communication....

Plus, expert tips for strong seedlings. Ideally, when the air is too cold before the last frost, your seeds will enjoy growing indoors. Sometimes, starting seeds might need to be adjusted based on colder springs or specific plant needs. Credit:Getty Images “The ideal transplanting time is when nighttime temperatures exceed 60F,” she says. Pick the plants or vegetables you want to grow. Do a little research. It might be as simple as flipping the seed packet over and reading the recommendations for planting....

Here’s what the Twelve Days of Christmas has to do with it. When to take a Christmas treedowncan be just as varied from family to family. But according toreligious tradition, there is actually an answer: Christmas trees shouldstay up until Epiphany. Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Liz Strong When Should I Take Down My Christmas Tree? That said,enoughwater is key, especially in a tree’s first few hours in your house....

Getty Images Manycontainer plantsmust be safely stored from freezing temperatures in the winter. Either way, you’re eager to move youroverwintered plantsback outside and start enjoying patio weather. Here’s what to know about moving containers back outside in spring. Credit:Getty Images Low temperatures can slow plant growth. Keep an eye on overnight temperatures, which often drop much lower than in the daytime. They need time to get used to temperature fluctuations, strong sunlight, and stiff breezes....

Heres when to tidy up your hostas in the garden. Best of all,hostasare low-maintenance plants that anyone can grow. For most of the season, you wont have to do much to keep them looking good. Credit:Getty Images They like well-draining soils but can adapt to most types, except super-soggy clay. A little supplemental water during droughts helps keep them vigorous. Hostas also develop attractive fall colors, ranging from bright yellow to muted browns....

Atlantas airport is certainly not small and can feel like a trickier place to navigate than it actually is. Of course, managing and even enjoying your experience is much easier when you arrive early. (The airport has an updated list ofdining options by concoursecheck it before you travel.) One Flew South, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Credit: Foto © One Flew South (We recommend the margherita, which is made with imported bufala mozzarella....

Discover the correct direction for your ceiling fan in winter to enhance warmth and save on heating costs. [This not only can] enhance comfort but can also reduce your energy use, explains Mitchell. The lowest speed possible is what I recommend setting it to. Finally, the height of the ceiling can impact how effective fans are in circulating air. However, if your ceilings are particularly high, ceiling fans may not be sufficient to see cost savings....

What’s better than freshcorn straight off the cob? Fresh corn that’s dressed with a light and fluffy cloud of whipped cream. Whipped-Cream Corn Salad is a quick,no-cook side dishthat highlights one of summer’s favorite bounty’s. Credit: Southern Living Beat cream at high speed with an electric mixture until stiff peaks form. Fold into corn mixture. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve immediately, or let stand up to 2 hours. Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Cover and chill up to 24 hours....