But here’s the thing: salt can be used for much more than elevating the flavor of our favorite dishes. It’s time to give sodium chloride some creative license. Here are 9 genius ways you can use salt that aren’t seasoning: Prevent apples from browning A quick saltwater soak can help cut apples look (and taste) fresh for longer—it staves off that icky, unpleasant enzymatic browning caused by oxidation. According to Erica Williams, Senior Manager, Consumer Insights, Consumer Affairs & Engagement at Morton Salt, to keep your apples appetizing, add 1/2 a teaspoon of kosher salt to 1 cup of cold water and stir....

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For example, while freezing cookie dough is a well-known baking hack, did you know using egg yolks (as opposed to the whole egg) leaves you with a richer cookie? Or that the key to a perfectly fluffy cookie is a few teaspoons of baking soda? If you’re ready to take your cookies to the next level during the holiday season (and beyond), check out our professional-approved list of baking hacks and other tricks for even better Christmas treats....

If that’s you—or if you’re looking for a gift for someone who matches that description—we have good news. Nordstrom currently has a sale on a selection of clothing and home goods from Barefoot Dreams, a shopper-approved brand that excels in all things snuggly. From a luxurious robe you’ll want to live in until spring to a pair of socks that will keep your toes nice and toasty, the limited-time sale is full of cold-weather staples that are up to 40 percent off....

The biggest mistake homeowners make when forgoing a grass lawn is not creating clear edges or boundaries, which can look disorganized. “However, there is no reason your lawn has to be a 3-inch field of Kentucky Blue mown weekly and treated with fertilizers and herbicides,” says Blythe Yost, Tilly’s co-founder and head landscape designer. Here are five easy-care alternatives to a grass lawn that are sure to step up your home’s curb appeal....

Upgrade your next binge session by serving a Bridgerton cocktail—something fun, heavy on the fruit or fizz, and with a festive garnish, of course. Here’s what we’ll be sipping when we settle in for another round of Regency drama.

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You can choose from courses that teach the basics of painting, drawing, and design or sign up for a college-level course that includes a professional certificate upon completion. Whether you’re an experienced artist or your best creative attempt involves a stick figure, there are courses available to fit every skill level. We’ve created a list of some of the best online art classes for people of all ages and with varying interests and artistic goals....

Shiplap, used indoors or out, introduces texture to rooms. It offers a rustic, relaxed alternative to smooth, unadorned walls; it can be painted nearly any color and used on a ceiling, as an accent wall (if you believe they’re still in style), or as an all-wall covering. And anything shiplap can do, board and batten can do, too. Courtesy of Ashton Woods Like shiplap and other siding styles—think beadboard and tongue-and-groove—board and batten is a relatively simple wood construction that can be added to any preexisting wall (good news for remodelers and renovators)....

Chef’s Knife While chopping large or very firm vegetables, a good 8- to 10-inch chef’s knife throws its weight around―literally. If you use it properly, its heft does most of the work for you. “A big hammer lets you put a nail in a beam with fewer strokes,” says Norman Weinstein. “The same principle applies to a chef’s knife.” Best for cutting: potatoes (regular or sweet), onions, carrots, peppers, celery, meat...

Yes, getting sick is the worst, but what’s more, the fewer flu patients this year, the less strain on the healthcare systems working hard to treat and fight other viruses. So staying healthy is a double win. Here’s what you and your family should know to stay one step ahead of seasonal cold and flu viruses, which typically peak during cold-weather months. In the past 35 years, peak flu season has most commonly occurred between October and May, and has most frequently peaked in February....

Migraines hit when the brain sends signals out to the nerves that cause inflammation of the blood vessels and sensitivity of nerve endings. The nerves then send electrical signals into the brain. What patients end up experiencing is a sharp, often one-sided pounding that lasts for hours or even days and a bevy of associated problems, such as queasiness, sensitivity to light and sound, and, in 20 to 30 percent of sufferers, an aura (a transient sensation, like flashes of light or tingling in one arm)....