We had never heard about this pairing until stumbling across multiple posts about it in the Instant Pot Community on Facebook. The unexpected combination became a school cafeteria lunch staple in parts of Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and other Midwestern states more than 70 years ago. The Origin of Eating Chili and Cinnamon Rolls Together As reported in the Des Moines Register, Marietta Abarr began working as a school cook in 1944....

The Shepherd’s Pie Treatment: Transfer chili to a baking dish. Steam, boil, or bake 4 to 5 large sweet potatoes (depending on the size of your dish) until tender. Mash the potatoes and add about a cup of shredded cheddar. Spread potato mixture on top of chili and bake in a 425°F oven until heated through and starting to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes. The Enchilada Angle: Spoon a thin layer of chili in the bottom of a baking dish....

For example, residents of Alabama and Kentucky, both southern states, picked the deep fryer as their favorite kitchen gadget, which isn’t exactly a surprise when you consider that area’s love of fried food. Similarly, it’s no shock that coffee-crazed Washingtonians favor their espresso machines, while Texans—a bunch known for their love of barbecue—can’t live without a meat tenderizer. However, not all of the most popular kitchen gadgets in each state have an obvious tie to that state’s culinary history....

Once the Pantone team decided on the feeling they wanted the chosen color to evoke, the selection of Viva Magenta was easy. “I don’t think we’ve ever had a time when we had a big controversy,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. “We’re all very much on the same page.” The psychology behind the color comes first, and after extensive research—including inspiration pulled from art exhibits, travels, fashion shows, even TikTok videos—the color is chosen....

Older adults who have become uncharacteristically sad, irritable, anxious, rude, or disinterested in friends or family—and who have been that way for at least six months—could be exhibiting warning signs, they say. The group of experts is proposing a new diagnosis, called Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI), which could hopefully help doctors recognize brain changes that may lead to neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Identifying this progression sooner, they say, might help to pave the way for earlier treatments and better care for at-risk patients....

For our cleaning countdown, we’ve compiled a list of common cleaning tasks that may be on your list, but feel free to customize your checklist according to your home and priorities. To save you time and energy, we’ve focused on the rooms most commonly used when entertaining (living room, kitchen, dining room, and bathrooms), but expand the list as needed. For example, if you’re planning to entertain outdoors, add the patio or covered porch to your to-do list....

The DoSensePro pad comes with a mat that’s 29 inches in length and a semicircular neck pillow, which together have hundreds of rubber-like plastic “spikes” that target acupressure points. As you lay on them, the points gently press into the muscles to draw blood flow to tense areas and release knots and tension, and I must admit—when you first try it, it can feel slightly intense. But once the blood starts flowing to your muscles, they begin to relax, and then that feeling of relief comes rushing in....

There’s a dual dispenser and single dispenser option, depending on your needs and preferred method of food storage. The Zevro Food Dispenser is perfect for cereal, rice, nuts, granola, and more. The plastic containers hold up to 17.5 ounces of food each, which is more than a standard cereal box (those typically hold 12 to 14 ounces). And there’s no need to worry about the quality of the canisters, as they’re scratch-resistant and shatterproof against any accidents that may occur....

It comes in six different sizes ranging from twin to California king. Each one guarantees protection against fluids and allergens for up to 10 years, making it great for people with kids, those who sweat at night, anyone prone to spilling, and pet owners. Plus, it’s made of material that SafeRest describes as a hypoallergenic cotton terry surface with a “membrane back coating,” which makes each mattress protector waterproof, noiseless, and breathable....

Plants for Creating the Deer-Resistant Garden Plan 4 ‘Silver Mound’ artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana), Zones 4-8 3 Creeping thyme (Thymus praecox ‘Albiflorus’), Zones 4-9 3 Lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), Zones 4-9 4 Cushion spurge (Euphorbia polychroma), Zones 3-10 2 Variegated sweet iris (Iris pallida ‘Variegata’), Zones 4-9 1 Fernleaf yarrow (Achillea filipendulina’ Gold Plate’), Zones 3-9 2 Potentilla (Potentilla fruticosa ‘Sunset’), Zones 2-7 3 Globe thistle (Echinops bannaticus ‘Blue Glow’), Zones 5-9 2 Peony (Paeonia ‘Crinkled White’), Zones 4-8 3 Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Zones 4-9...

The Secret Is in the Juice That means freshly squeezed lime juice (not the bottled stuff) and—here’s the real secret—a splash of fresh OJ. That’s right. Fresh-squeezed juice from an actual orange, NOT orange-flavored liqueur, is the secret to a cleaner tasting, more refreshing margarita. Here’s Why Triple Sec, an orange-flavored liqueur commonly used in margaritas, is made by macerating orange peels with sugar and alcohol. Using a sweetened liqueur like this to make your drink means you can’t adjust the cocktail to your liking (sweeter, say, or boozier) without adding more orange flavor and/or alcohol on top of it....

It’s not that I think he’s going to be a chef (he’s still far more interested in playing computer games or jumping on the trampoline than getting in the kitchen), or even that I could use an extra set of hands (tbh, I prefer to work alone). It’s that every time he offers to stir, slice, or mix something I’m making, he is that much more likely to eat it once it’s ready....

Cabin kitsch, you’ll always have a place, but not at this North Woods getaway. Here, with internationally known kitchen designer Mick De Giulio at the helm, lake house style has entered uncharted realms of sophistication. And, not surprisingly, considering De Giulio’s pedigree, it all started in the kitchen. “My interior designer suggested I call Mick De Giulio,” Ace says. “I thought, who in Chicago is going to want to work on a house in Detroit Lakes?...

Judy and Mickey McLellan get the questions almost every time someone enters their Memphis home. “We don’t know who he is,” Mickey says, bursting into a fit of conspiratorial giggles seemingly synchronized with wife Judy’s. “We just like the looks of him.” The white-wigged chap holding court in the hall, the bearded fellow reigning over the living room mantel—their names are unknown, their deeds lost to the ages. But make no mistake, these gents are part of the family, adopted as McLellan kin after years sharing life at home....

Think about it: When you lie down, do you find that your head is falling flat or is too elevated? The position of your head is extremely important to promote healthy spinal alignment, which simply means your neck and spine are ultimately in a straight, neutral line. Otherwise, you’re at risk for strains and aches come morning. Shoppers swear the Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow helps with pain. One person even called the pillow a “life saver” and said that they now “sleep through [the] night most nights, and wake up with no back/neck pain,” adding that it’s “worth every penny....

It’s none other than the Youth to the People Superfood Hydrate + Firm Peptide Eye Cream, a skin-smoothing treatment that “delivers an army of restorative vitamins” to aging, dull skin. The 100 percent vegan formula contains a blend of superfoods—such as kale, spinach, green tea, and alfalfa, alongside vitamin C, aloe vera, and sunflower seed oil—that soothe inflammation and irritation while tightening, firming, and filling out fine lines and wrinkles....

Before You Buy, Try Out Tiny Living If you’re considering downsizing, try these strategies to figure out how small is right for you. Go slow. Overnight change isn’t possible when downsizing a lifetime of stuff. As you start to feel the lightness that comes with fewer possessions, you may feel more confident about moving forward.Give yourself a false sense of small. Close the door to infrequently used rooms and note how long you can go before entering those spaces....

If you’re struggling with problem behavior, take heart. It can be challenging to enforce boundaries with younger children. Still, you have the benefit of imagination (I doubt a teen would want a “make-your-bed fairy” checking in on them). To help you get a handle on things, we asked some talented elementary school teachers for their best classroom management advice that you can use at home. Try it at home: Need to corral a bunch of six-year-olds at a birthday party?...

This week, TJ’s rolled out their brand new line of Benne Wafer Cookies. Brace yourself: these bite-sized, ready-to-eat, sweet-and-salty snacks are dangerously addictive. Benne wafers are a unique variety of crispy cookie made from sesame seeds native to the “low country” of South Carolina. They’re ethereally light in texture and baked until golden brown. Benne wafers bare a sweet, nutty, maple-y flavor and candied-like crispness. Trader Joe’s uses a supplier in Savannah, Georgia, so you can count on an old-fashioned authentic recipe that incorporates wheat flour with toasted sesame....

Read the Terms However, there’s some fine print associated with TJ’s gift cards that you should know about before buying or giving one to someone in your life. While many brands issue and accept e-gift cards, online gift cards, and digital gift certificates, the California-based retailer only sells and accepts physical gift cards. While physical gift cards are frustratingly easier to lose or misplace, Trader Joe’s notes that it chose “this approach to better protect the original purchaser or recipient of our gift cards....