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Loaded Sweet Potatoes
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Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.

Cicero’s 5 Steps to a Good Conversation
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Cicero’s 5 Steps to a Good Conversation

Advice from a Roman philosopher may help you become a more thoughtful, engaging conversationalist.

Blackberry Crumble Is the Old-Fashioned Dessert I Bring to Every Gathering
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Blackberry Crumble Is the Old-Fashioned Dessert I Bring to Every Gathering

This blackberry crumble combines fresh blackberries with a touch of extra sweetness, vibrant lemon zest, and a buttery crumble topping.

Planting a Summer Moon Garden
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Planting a Summer Moon Garden

The magic of a moon garden lies in its pale blossoms catching the moonlight and sweet scents lingering in the evening air.

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AVAs

AVAs

Fountaingrove is one of the newest AVAs in Sonoma. Its real meaning to consumers will only become evident after more of its wines are seen.

Vegetable Avocado Salsa and Margaritas, a Splendid Summer Combination

Vegetable Avocado Salsa and Margaritas, a Splendid Summer Combination

Don’t forget to pair this salsa with my margarita recipe—a wonderful way to beat the heat and enjoy this no-cook snack.

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.

Blue Ridge Mountains: Moonshine Capital of the World

Blue Ridge Mountains: Moonshine Capital of the World

Before, during, and after Prohibition, bootlegging reigned supreme, and it’s no slouch in today’s world, either.

Clarksville, Tennessee: At the Confluence of Past and Present

Clarksville, Tennessee: At the Confluence of Past and Present

Rooted in history, this Southern town where the Cumberland and Red rivers meet is a place to create new memories where many old ones were made.

Travelers, Brace for Permanently Higher US Airfares

Travelers, Brace for Permanently Higher US Airfares

The big U.S. carriers have finally learned that price discipline is their friend.

‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster Screams Rattle Quiet Neighborhood: ’Like Someone Is Getting Murdered’

‘Fast & Furious’ Coaster Screams Rattle Quiet Neighborhood: ’Like Someone Is Getting Murdered’

The residents might have to blast loud music all day to drown out the riders’ screams.

Taking the Kids: Check out the Latest Outdoor Travel Gear

Taking the Kids: Check out the Latest Outdoor Travel Gear

Small changes to make your trip less stressful and more fun.

How to Fly Smarter to Europe and Beat Airport Stress

How to Fly Smarter to Europe and Beat Airport Stress

Traveling can be less stressful if you do your homework and plan ahead.

The Art and Value of Journaling as You Travel

The Art and Value of Journaling as You Travel

Travel can make you a poet. And travel can make you spiritual.

How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom

How to Clean a Bathtub Anti-Slip Bottom

Some products can make the anti-slip bottom look worse, while others work like magic.

Building a Pergola: What to Know Before You Start

Building a Pergola: What to Know Before You Start

These stylish outdoor structures create a defined al fresco living space that enhances quality of life and property value.

Build a Redwood Deck

Build a Redwood Deck

When planning a deck, check your property survey to make sure you know where your property line begins and ends.

How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer

How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is watering a little every day. It feels responsible. After all, plants need water, right?

Ask the Builder: Decide What Products and Materials You'll Need While You Plan

Ask the Builder: Decide What Products and Materials You'll Need While You Plan

Building a home from scratch is much easier when you know what to look for.

Planting a Summer Moon Garden

Planting a Summer Moon Garden

The magic of a moon garden lies in its pale blossoms catching the moonlight and sweet scents lingering in the evening air.

‘Buy Now, Refinance Later,’ They Said. Mortgage Rates Said Otherwise

‘Buy Now, Refinance Later,’ They Said. Mortgage Rates Said Otherwise

Millions of Americans will purchase a home this year, despite mortgage rates staying above 6 percent.

Skin Aging: The Real Causes and What Actually Helps

Skin Aging: The Real Causes and What Actually Helps

What causes skin aging, what speeds it up, and what may help slow it down.