Author Archives: Nicole Clausing

Spring Is Coming, So Take Care of These Gardening Checklist Items

All Regions  Prep Test the viability of vegetable seeds left over from last year by putting a few on a damp paper towel. Read More

A Professional Breaks Down the Secrets to Perfect Pour-Over Coffee

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. The pour-over coffee brewing method… Read More

The Indoor Gardening Gear That Can Make Fresh Produce Happen All Year Long

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Most gardeners cede the colder… Read More

Beyond Kalua Pig: Chef Sheldon Simeon Shows Us How to Cook Real Hawai’i

Reprinted with permission from Cook Real Hawai’i by Sheldon Simeon and Garrett Snyder, copyright© 2021. Published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, an imprint… Read More

How to Make Baked Feta Pasta

Magdalena O'Neal Assistant Editor Magdalena O’Neal shows us how to make the simple, delicious dish that’s all over everyone’s Instagram feed right now. Read More

The Hotels We’ve Got Our Eye on for When Life Goes Back to Normal

In an ever-shifting world, travel has become a great unknown. But with hope for a safer future, we can always dream. Here are new… Read More

A Down-to-the-Studs, Beginner’s Guide to Renovating Your Dream House

In this first installment of a new series, The Idea House Workbook, we take you step-by-step through the process of a home renovation. Read More

They Dreamed of Life on a Ranch. Then They Actually Made It Happen.

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. When Brian and Mary Heffernan… Read More

Can’t Go to Mexico? These Gorgeous Housewares Bring Mexico Home

If you can’t go to Mexico, Mexico can come to you. Read More

Are You Ayurvedic? You Could Be, Easily and Deliciously. Here’s How.

A gentle breeze sends bougainvillea petals scattering across the patio. We’re at the serene home compound of Radhi Devlukia-Shetty, the Ayurvedic cooking and wellness… Read More

The Soup That’s Saving Our Weeknight Dinners

Home cooks know that few things are more delicious and soul-satisfying than a bowl of soup built on a mirepoix of diced onions and… Read More

Announcing the 2021 Pantry Awards Winners

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. We taste a lot of… Read More

A Garden in Every Room: How Cliff May Invented California Living

On the long list of things one should not take for granted, access to nature hovers near the top. Opening a door from your… Read More

Alcohol-Free Cocktails from the Best Bartenders in the West

Tasty non-tipples for dry January and beyond. Read More

How to DIY Your Own Backyard Spa

A backyard spa may sound like a luxury, but it doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive. Herbalist and ayurvedic practitioner Kari Jansen of the… Read More

How to Brew Awesome Hot Coffee Using a Drip Machine

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. Aharon Coffee is a Los… Read More

The Big—and Dark—Skies of Montana Get Official Recognition

We know Montana is big sky country. And if you’ve ever been under that vaulted sky at night, you know how good it is… Read More

Chefs’ Favorite Winter Dishes

The kinds of dishes we tend to make at the holidays—elaborate, indulgent things that serve a crowd, like roasts and fancy bûches de Noël—can sometimes… Read More

A Local’s Guide to Palm Springs

There’s a reason Hollywood stars chose Palm Springs as their go-to getaway: The air was clear, the mountains stunning, and the striking desert compounds… Read More

Three Moroccan-Inspired Cocktails for Any Occasion

Kenya Knight and Taib Lotfi are the owners of Soukie Modern, which is one of the hottest things in the desert community of Palm… Read More

Conjunction Junction: Jupiter and Saturn Put on a Celestial Show

Christmas is coming early for stargazers this year. On December 21 viewers in the West (and actually all over North America) will receive a… Read More

Evan Funke’s Roman Holiday-Inspired Recipes

Over the years, chef Evan Funke has risen to fame as a master of Italian cuisine, most notably with his restaurant Felix in Venice,… Read More

What the Pros Are Cooking for the Holidays

1 of 10Courtesy of Paul C. ReillyPotatoes au Gratin with… Read More

Christmas in the Desert

Kenya Knight and her husband Taib Lofti own one of the most stylish homes in the California desert. So naturally Kenya does not… Read More