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Even without the rhubarb, tomato dumplings are a mystery to those who didn’t grow up eating them. They are an old-fashioned favorite of some grandmas and meat-and-three diners. Juicy canned tomatoes, either home-canned or store-bought, simmer in a fragrant stew that is topped with dollops of biscuit dough that poach in the delicious liquid. Think of them as chicken and dumplings, made with tomatoes instead of chicken.

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From Apartment Therapy → Mix It Up: The Look of More than One Countertop Material in the Kitchen

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Ice cream may seem like a cruel joke to those who are lactose intolerant, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Jocelyn Delk Adams, the voice behind the popular blog Grandbaby Cakes, has just the pint you should seek out if you’re trying to avoid dairy. And bonus! Alongside being dairy-free, this pint is also nut-free and gluten-free. Have you tried it?

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How To Make Classic Ice Cream at Home

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The first time I encountered frozen custard was at Shake Shack in New York City. I am a sucker for any and all frozen, creamy treats, so when I saw custard on the menu, I was intrigued. Digging into a big cup after my burger, I was instantly in love. Extra-rich and dense, it was like the best gelato and soft serve I’d ever had joined forces. What is this magical stuff and how does it differ from ice cream?

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With summer in full swing, it’s open season for barbecues, picnics, and impromptu potlucks. And arguably what makes these get-togethers so great is the food that goes along with them. As you do your part to pitch in with the fun, remember these tips when bringing food to any summer soirée.

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Confession: I’m not a fan of eating outside. Unless conditions are absolutely perfect, I’m content to nibble on my nachos somewhere with four walls and a roof.

There are just so many ways for the meal to go sideways when you’re dining al fresco. Maybe the furniture is rickety, and one wayward bump of the knee sends my panini flying. Or the sun’s strong rays melt the ice cubes in my drink before I’ve even taken a sip. And, I’m sorry, but I don’t consider swatting flies away from my wine glass a relaxing activity.

But if you have to eat outside — say, you’re at a picnic in the park, a get-together on the beach, or a backyard barbecue — there are ways to make eating outside more bearable.

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How To Paint Ugly Laminate Countertops

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So, your rental kitchen countertops leave something to be desired. Who are you kidding? They’re fill in the blank: ugly, cracked, formica, moldy, all of the above. Replacing them isn’t practical, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with an eyesore in your kitchen day in and day out.

This is designer Megan Hopp’s favorite trick for giving those countertops an easy, economic, and — perhaps most importantly — temporary makeover.

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A long while ago, I got it into my head to try every single flavor of Pop Rocks as a service to a wanting public, and today that dream is being realized. If a detailed description of grape-flavored Pop Rocks is what you’re after, or you’re seriously in need of Pop Rock recommendations from a newly minted expert, my friends, you have come to the right place. This is the last guide you’ll ever need on the canon of Pop Rock flavors.

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