Aged Aged goat cheeses are usually French, and they come in various shapes and sizes. Often an aged goat cheese will be covered in an edible ash to prevent it from drying out and to keep its surface clean. It may have a fluffy middle and gooey exterior. Readily available aged goat cheeses include Chevrot, Valencay, and Selles sur Cher. Tomme style Tomme style refers to a wheel of cheese with a rind....

Follow the guide—complete with tips from laundry experts—below and bookmark this page for all your laundry days. Washing Symbols Machine wash, normal Wash the item in a standard wash cycle, with no water temperature restrictions. Machine wash, permanent press Wash the item in a permanent press cycle, intended to protect garments prone to wrinkling, color-fading, shrinking, and stretching. Machine wash, delicate Wash the item in a delicate cycle, which uses cold water and low agitation to be gentle on fabrics like silk, wool, and synthetic materials....

Sponsored by: The makers of PLANTERS® Nuts. All opinions and ideas are 100% honest and my own. Every year for the holidays my family does some sort of a big Christmas party with a themed challenge of sorts. Last year it was our candy cane games. The year before was our 12 days of Christmas games. And this year we had a nutcracker games full of all sorts of nutty games, prizes, and of course party favors for everyone to take home!...

We get why you probably never wash this shower accessory—shower curtains and liners can be a real pain to keep tidy. But it’s imperative you start cleaning them, because they’re indeed disgusting. As a study by Safe Home found, your shower curtain actually harbors 60 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. In fact, the study reveals that shower curtains and liners are the dirtiest spots in the bathroom by leaps and bounds....

How long does a turkey take to thaw? That depends on its size and thawing method. If it’s early in the week and there’s no rush, thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. One the other hand, if you need to defrost a fully frozen turkey fast, use the cold water method or a microwave. For a quick answer, use our simple chart chart to determine how long to thaw your turkey, even if you’re in a time crunch....

Listen to Your Body Every body has different needs. “Some people need to shower once or twice a day after working up a sweat, while others who aren’t as active, may only need to shower several times a week,” says Michele Green, MD, New York City–based cosmetic dermatologist. “While the importance of personal hygiene can’t be understated, everyone’s skin is different. Depending on the season, your skin, and your preferences, the frequency of your showers may vary throughout the year....

Reader question: I have really dry lips so lipstick always looks terrible on me. Is there any way for me to wear it? —Judy Price As someone with eternally chapped lips, lipstick has always felt intimidating to me too. There are few things more unpleasant (and anti-ASMR) than slathering lipstick over dry lips, and unless you were blessed with supernatural membranes, flaking tends to be a perpetual problem. And don’t even get me started on matte finishes, which might as well be dry lip purgatory....

To understand how your habits can boost your immune functioning, know that there are two basic types of immunity in the body: innate and acquired. The innate immune system is your body’s first line of defense. “When an infectious agent, such as a bacteria or virus, attempts to invade your body, it immediately confronts the innate immune system, which has several components, each of which acts to restrict access to the body,” Dr....

“Identifying your curl type could feel like cracking a sci-fi case, but luckily there’s a curl classification system that was created by Andre Walker to help you identify your curls,” explains Irinel de León, a celebrity hairstylist and Ouidad ambassador. “To put it simply, type one is straight hair, type two is wavy, type three is curly, and type four is coily. Within those types, there are sub-classifications such as A, B, or C, which are based on the diameter of your wave or curl....

The best way to chop chocolate for baking—without rediscovering cement-like bits of it on every surface for months to come—is quite easy. All you’ll need are a couple of damp paper towels, a microwave, and a serrated knife. Here’s how. Why soften the chocolate? The less hard, dense texture makes the bar easier to cut, plus it’ll project fewer dusty shavings and there will be less risk of the knife sliding off and nicking a finger....

We asked a couple cleaning pros for the full rundown on how to clean TV screens of all types, including flat plasma and LCD screens, along with some common mistakes people make when cleaning their TV screens so you know exactly what to avoid. How Often You Should Clean a TV Screen To prevent buildup from accumulating on your TV screen, aim for a once-weekly TV cleaning. “It’s important to clean your TV screen not only to prolong its lifespan, but also to provide the clearest picture possible—smudges, dust, and fingerprints be gone,” says Kathy Cohoon, a cleaning professional with Two Maids & a Mop....

What You’ll Need: An empty spray bottlewaterwhite vinegarsoft clothtea tree oil (optional) Instructions: Experts recommend cleaning your yoga mat once a week if you’re practicing regularly, either with this homemade cleaning solution, a pre-mixed mat cleaner, or wipes. A clean mat will take you from ugh to om!

How to Clean Potatoes Start by choosing good potatoes that feel firm to the touch and don’t have a musty order or abundant discoloration and blemishes. It doesn’t take long to clean potatoes; you just need cold water and a vegetable brush. If you want the potato skins to crisp up, make sure to pat them dry with a towel before cooking them. Do You Need to Wash Potatoes? In short, yes, it’s very important to wash potatoes before cooking with them....