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Apples, to start, aren’t even native to North America. Regarding Americana,apple pieis right up there with Mickey Mouse,Coca-Cola, and Ford trucks. Arguably the country’s most iconic dish, it’s been showing up atFourth of July barbecuesandThanksgiving feastsfor generations. Credit: DustyPixel / Getty Images But don’t let that fool you. Apple pie isn’t nearly as American as most people believe. And cinnamon and nutmeg? Those came from as far away as Sri Lanka and Indonesia....

Did your least-favorite chore make the list? Getty Images Its that time of year again, yall. The days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, andflowersare blooming, which meansspring cleaningis officially here. Credit:Getty Images In honor of the season, today Yelp revealed its annuallist of the most-hated chores in America. What they got were the top 10 chores millions of Americans are looking to outsource to the pros. Wondering where your chore nemesis ranks?...

Getty Images Christmas trees can take many forms. They might be dripping in glass icicles, covered intinsel, or feature apickletucked in between the branches. The Chrismon tree is a relatively new tradition, though its ornaments, or Chrismons, go way back. Credit:Getty Images These symbols were a way for the followers of Christ to recognize their faith in a more covert way. Chrismon trees are typically decked in all white and gold....

Do you know the history of the celebratory Carnival season confection? Where there’s a party, there’s cake. It’s time to mark your calendars for Mardi Gras and “let the good times roll.” Credit:Arina Photography/Getty Images Arina Photography/Getty Images What Is A King Cake? In two wordssensory overload. Even the colors of the icing (and royal colors ofMardi Gras) have a deeper meaning. Gold represents power, green is associated with faith, and purple illustrates justice....

Buckle up, yall. Emerson Miller/Paramount+ The firsttrailerfor Taylor Sheridans star-studdednew seriesis finally here! But before any of that money is made, you got to secure the land and manage the people. Credit:Emerson Miller/Paramount+ The first part is pretty simple, its the second part that can get you killed. The show has plenty of juicy fodder for Sheridan to turn into a compelling TV series. It really focuses on greed,“Sheridan said about the series....

No tangles, major volume. We’re always chasing illusive secrets to perfect the at-home blowout and finally achieve salon-worthy results. A good rule of thumb is to go for a medium-sized round brush with dense, flexible bristles. Credit:Getty Images/Nastasic This will help with giving volume and not inducing too many tangles. Typically, only those with very long hair should opt for a large-barreled round brush. verify to applyheat protectantbeforehand. Credit: Wicki58/Getty Images...

And she said Jolene. And I said, well I love that name. As she recounts the story, she sings the name Jolene in that now instantly recognizable tune. Credit:Fairfax Media Archives / Contributor/Getty Images Jolene was the hit song that launched Partons solo career. And of course, that flirtatious bank-teller didnt have an impact on Dolly and Carls marriage. They were married for 59 years whenDean diedon March 3, 2025....

Here’s how to have a sparkling clean home every week. But, as any homeowner knows, the house isn’t going to clean itself. “Cleaning and organizing your home every week is easier to maintain and sets the tone for the week. Credit:Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images Namely, a sanitized space and a routine that saves time bystrategizing what you’re cleaningand when. Deep cleaning ensures extra areas and items don’t get left out of the sanitization and preservation process....

I use it to make a variation of the same dinner nearly every other week. Thats where one of my favoriteAldi Findscomes in. And on the off chance I dont have a bag, its 100% on my grocery list. Credit:Getty Images Flavors like garlic, parsley, paprika, and basil go well with the delicate, flaky fish. I typically serve these flavors alongside a box ofAldis Earthly Grains Couscous Mixand someoven-roasted veggies....

As a food and travel writer, myluggagegets a serious workout. This particular journey involved carrying that luggage by the handle (i.e. And that was just on the way there. So how did everything hold up? The duct tape repair remained perfectly affixed the whole time. No issues at all. No need for an emergency luggage replacement at SFO. Had I just discovered the best way to handle a luggage mishaps when traveling?...

Let’s celebrate ourselves a little bit this year. The most traditional way to do this is with cards, but my love language ischocolate. Flowers are nice, too, but a slice of fudgy layer cake or abrownieis always better. Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Which is why I will be makingChocolate Cobbleron February 14 for my family. Yes, I love my husband and kid so much....

Each slice has a whole lot of love and sugar. Every time, she is referring to the icing on the caramel cake. The most she’ll ever admit is that this one got “so close I could taste it.” Credit:Courtney West And for good reason.Southern Caramel Cakeis a classic. We love this yellow cake smothered in rich caramel frosting, and you will too. She could sell out at the farmers' market in an hour....

When mama McConaughey talks, we listen. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images Theres a lot we can learn from Matthew McConaugheys mama. Fortunately for us, sheswilling to share. Credit:Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images And, with help from her daughter-in-law,92-year-old Kayrecently offered some powerful words of wisdom via social media. After initiating anInstagram Liveon her account, Matthews wife Camila handed the floor over to Kay. “So what did you want to share with people today?” she prompted her mother-in-law, noting that Kay wanted to talk in the caption....