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Pomegranate seeds are touted for their protective antioxidants, are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin K, and are a good source of dietary fiber and folate. Use the seeds in desserts, salads, and more; drink the pomegranate juice or use it in dressings or sauces. Yes, pomegranate fruits look daunting, but once you remove the pomegranate seeds (aka arils), making homemade pomegranate juice is easier than you might think....

Give all your utensils a proper place to rest when they’re not hard at work with the following ideas for organizing a utensil drawer. And never misplace your favorite spatula again. 1. Personalize Your Utensil Organizer This might sound obvious but you most likely already have something to corral your everyday utensils. But are you using one that really works for you? For example, if you have seven types of utensils in regular use but your organizer only has five or six slots, a couple of them are might not have a home....

How to Peel Garlic Follow our Test Kitchen’s best way to peel garlic so you’ll always have fresh garlic cloves for your recipes. Step 1: Remove the Garlic Cloves from the Head Remove the number of cloves you need from garlic bulb. The remaining cloves won’t dry out as quickly when stored as part of the bulb. To remove the garlic cloves, peel enough of the outer layers of skin to be able to grab a side of one clove....

With that in mind, here are three ways to soften cream cheese in a matter of minutes so you can follow food safety guidelines and put yourself in good shape for recipe success, whether you’re making a dip, frosting, cheesecake, or other culinary creations. How to Soften Cream Cheese Quickly Try one of these three methods below to soften cream cheese in less than 30 minutes. That way, you can get to the rest of your recipe in next to no time....

“Heather and I discussed how her birthday had come and gone because we were so busy,” Liu says. “We decided to not get hung up on the date and make time to throw a fall equinox party to usher in the new season and see friends whom we hadn’t seen forever.” True to the saying “everything’s bigger in Texas,” the four-course menu featured fall delectables, including fried oyster hors d’oeuvres, butternut squash soup, a two-part entrée of lamb and stuffed quail, and pear bread pudding topped with bourbon sauce....

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Use a fork to break the pears into small pieces, then mash the pears with a potato masher. Measure the pears. You should have 2-1/2 cups of mashed pears. Place the raspberries in another bowl and mash into small pieces. Step 2: Cook Jam Mixture Use a 6- or 8-quart Dutch oven or kettle to make the jam. You need a large pan so the mixture can come to a full rolling boil without going over the sides of the pan....

How Much Water Do Indoor Orchids Need? In general, the types of orchids most commonly grown as houseplants come from tropical regions of the world, but that doesn’t mean they like constant dampness. And rather than growing on the ground in soil, these tropical orchid species are actually epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants or trees). That means their roots work a little differently than the roots of your other indoor plants, which is why orchids won’t appreciate being planted in regular potting soil....

She and husband Brian Leadley moved back to their hometown of Milwaukee three years ago after more than a decade in New York City, where Elizabeth started Chasing Paper as something of a happy accident. Looking for a temporary but impactful way to decorate her rental apartment, she tapped her family’s 94-year-old printing company to create removable wallpaper from designs she collaborated on with artists and illustrators. Friends asked where they could buy the paper, and Elizabeth’s experiment grew to become one of the company’s biggest customers....

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“These two colors are so embedded in our minds and for such a special reason,” Amanda says. “But that doesn’t mean they can only be used for baby celebrations. Pink and blue create a beautiful palette that has so many purposes.” For this neighborhood luncheon, the color scheme came from two dinnerware patterns: fine bone china that depicts tendrils of blue ivy, and vintage pink ceramic bowls formed to look like cabbage leaves....

Shannon has written for Better Homes & Gardens, The Oregonian, Country Style Magazine, and more.She has also been a Key Note speaker for the National Interior Design Society, a color expert for Miller Paint Company, and a Senior Photo Stylist for Target Canada.Shannon runs a DIY Expert Segment called Create with Quimby with KOIN News AM Extra and writes a DIY blog for InRoads Credit Union. She has also contributed to a three-book series of Salvage Secrets....

“The thing that makes our home feel like home is that there’s always a certain amount of kid stuff around… We actually live here,” she says. Crow appreciates that some day that “mess” won’t be there because her boys will be grown. “I’m gonna miss seeing those shoes by the couch or the football on the entry table.” The House Rules With the acceptance of a home that looks lived in (because it is!...

Buy It: Anolon Hard-Andonized Wok ($85, Bed Bath & Beyond) Test Kitchen Tip: For the crunchiest coating, monitor the oil temperature and keep it as close to 325˚F as possible. Related Video

There are a number of factors to consider when watering your plants, including what time of day to water and how much moisture each plant needs. Instead of dragging a hose around your yard or rounding up all your potted plants on watering day and heading to the shower or sink, purchasing a durable watering can is an easy way to keep your indoor and outdoor plants hydrated. According to Kristen Whitehead, designer and owner of Helios Landscape Design, outdoor plants in pots typically need to be watered once a day while indoor plants have varying water needs, depending on the type of plant....

To find the best gardening shoes, we put 24 pairs to the test and wore them for a total of 68 hours. Using a pre-determined methodology, testers evaluated each pair based on five categories: quality, comfort, durability, design, and value. We also consulted Sara Gatanas, director of marketing at Urban Garden Center, and Katie Parks of Freckles & Sprouts. Overall, the best gardening shoes are the Sloggers Women’s Waterproof Comfort Shoes, because they’re waterproof and easy to clean....

“While I have both glass and plastic containers, I always reach for the glass,” says Carolyn Truett, the founder and recipe developer behind Caramel and Cashews. “Not only can I microwave leftovers right in the container, but I also don’t have to worry about chemicals leaching into my food.” With so many glass food container choices out there, it can be challenging to choose the best glass food containers for your home....

“Gas hedge trimmers were once the go-to for professionals or anyone doing a lot of hedge trimming,” says Harry Granville, founder of the Gardening Squad, a landscape design and garden maintenance company. “Nowadays, cordless battery-powered trimmers can be just as effective and save you the hassle of heavy maintenance and dealing with fuel. Not to mention, they’re lighter than gas-powered options and start effortlessly in cold weather.” Other important aspects to consider when shopping for a hedge trimmer are the weight of the tool and the blade length....

Your clutter is expensive even if you don’t rent a storage unit. Storing unused items in your home costs roughly $10 per square foot. Of course, that cost depends on how much you pay for your residence; you can calculate your “clutter cost” by dividing your monthly rent or mortgage by the square footage of your home. That’s how much you’re paying for your space per square foot. Then, add up how much you’re paying to house just your stuff....

A “soup” can be labeled one of the following: Bisque is a rich, thick, smooth soup that’s often made with shellfish, such as lobster, crab, or shrimp. Broth or Stock is a strained, thin, clear liquid in which meat, poultry, or fish has been simmered with vegetables and herbs. While normally used as an ingredient in other soups, it can be enjoyed as a light course on its own. Bouillon (pronounced bool-yaan) is basically the same as broth, but the term refers to commercial dehydrated products sold as granules or cubes....