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Día de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year, and the day is all about hosting a vibrant remembrance for loved ones who have passed away. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate at home, here are a few classic ways to commemorate Day of the Dead with family and friends. Sugar Skull Pumpkins Pati Jinich, cookbook author and host of the PBS television series Pati’s Mexican Table, explains that traditionally, sugar skulls are a way to take a painful experience (like the passing of a loved one) and turn it into something sweet....

In the clip, Hilda, a TikTok user who developed a passion for gardening during the pandemic, sets an assortment of potted plants, including mint, anthurium, English ivy, and various cacti and succulents, in a container filled with a few inches of water. (The tub is slightly larger than the plant pots.) The mesmerizing time-lapse shows that each one soaks up the perfect amount of water, almost as if by magic....

1 egg white 2 teaspoon water 2 cup pecan halves 2 cup walnut halves or pieces ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

The reasons to eat more plant-based foods are compelling, whether you’re concerned about your health, the environment, or animal welfare. And add to that list the fact that you have more convenient plant-based food and drink options available than ever before. You can now buy plant-based cheeses that melt, bubble, and stretch like cheddar should. You can sip on creamy coffees, down spoonfuls of yogurt, and dig into cartons of delicious ice cream that don’t contain a drop of dairy....

¼ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ cup snipped fresh basil 2 tablespoon snipped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoon snipped parsley 3 green onions, sliced ¾ cup vegetable oil Paprika, finely chopped red sweet pepper or finely chopped tomato (optional)

3 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces ¾ cup cold water

Sweet Dill Pickles Prepare as above except increase sugar to 3 cups. Crunchy Dill and Onion Chips Use 12 cups sliced cucumbers and 2 cups thinly sliced onions. In a large bowl gently toss the cucumbers, onions, and pickling salt. Transfer to colander set in extra-large bowl, layering with ice, and finishing with a layer of ice. Weight with heavy plate. Chill overnight, up to 24 hours. After cucumbers have chilled, remove any unmelted ice and discard any liquid in bowl....

Our team of data collectors spent two months reviewing 19 nationwide movers and evaluating each one in key areas like services provided, customer support, and coverage for lost or damaged items. Ten reputable companies rose to the top of the pile, and this detailed breakdown will guide you toward the right fit for your specific needs. Once you’ve compared companies, we highly recommend getting quotes from multiple places before you schedule your move....

When choosing the best snowblower for you, it’s important to consider how much snow you usually get, the type of snow (heavy and wet or powdery and dry), and the surface area you need to clear. There are two basic types of snowblowers to choose from: single-stage and two-stage models. This refers to the mechanism used to gather up the snow on the ground. A single-stage snowblower uses an auger (a corkscrew-like part) to draw in the snow and channel it into the discharge chute....