Heads up: It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it.
02.06.2024 - 13:19 / bhg.com / Karla Walsh
Brie Passano
My Mom has taught me many things in the past 3+ decades: Mother’s Day is garden-planting time, which means it’s the best time of the year. There are few things in life that can’t be cured by ice cream (besides serious injuries, of course, which is what doctors are for). Always send a thank you note and sympathy card. Never arrive at a gathering empty-handed.
Since moving out on my own, a bottle of wine or a make-ahead breakfast (for the hosts to enjoy the next day) have usually been my mainstays for host gifts. But in the past 5 years, I’ve added a new heartfelt and homemade option to the line-up, thanks to a customizable and versatile BHG recipe.
Originally developed, perfected, and posted in spring 2019 by BHG contributor Hali Bey Ramdene, this recipe for Bourbon-Brown Sugar Nuts is so easy—and I’ve made it so many times—I have it memorized.
To make a batch of this easy food gift, all you’ll need is 20 minutes, some foil, a sauce pan, a heat-safe stirring utensil, and the following ingredients:
I know the combo of warm and sweet cinnamon and fiery cayenne might sound wild at first, but stick with us here. Since the recipe calls for just a dash of cayenne, the result is more “hmm…what is that lovely hint of kick?” rather than “someone pass the milk!”
It’s sweet, salty, spicy, and nutty all at once, and I adore the finished product so much that I often make a triple batch: Two to share and one to keep.
To try this at home, line a shallow baking pan or a portion of your counter with foil. Give it a spritz with cooking spray or a quick pass with butter to grease the surface. This is where your candied nuts will dry and harden.
Then turn to your stovetop. In a medium or large saucepan (depending on how many
Heads up: It’s probably time to revisit your junk drawer. Not to grab your go-to tube of lip balm or a piece of gum, but to finally organize it.
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About 70 miles south of Jackson Hole, 2150 Robinson Lane is a sprawling property with a castle, fully outfitted with tunnels and towers—and it can be yours for the cool price of $14 million. It hit the market in April, and since then, all eyes have been on this extraordinary real estate opportunity.
There’s no question that people love Trader Joe’s, and while you might be popping in for the current end-cap display of Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix or Pizza Party Potato Chips, I’m taking full advantage of the springtime buffet of blooms. For me, there is no greater pleasure (or budget-friendly flower shopping) than building your own bouquets out of TJ’s flowers and fillers. Whether you’re looking to make an arrangement for someone you love, or just to add a little splash of seasonal style to your tabletop, here are a few tips and tricks to take your springtime stems to the next level.
Perched above Los Angeles in the Mount Washington neighborhood is a home that rivals Barbie’s Dream House. The Spanish Revival home, owned and transformed by celebrity hairstylist Rob Talty, is truly a sight to behold with its ombré pink exterior and lush garden that’s a habitat for butterflies and hummingbirds. And did we mention that it was just put on the market?
Oliver Furth, a fourth-generation Los Angeles native, A-List interior designer, and AD100 winner, is best known for his irreverent ability to blend different styles and eras seamlessly. He is a firm believer that making a home for oneself is in itself an act of optimism and the most important ingredient when designing any space is joy.
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