Color of the Year 2023 announcements have included a few fresh shades of red, with Dunn-Edwards, Sherwin-Williams, and more announcing reddish predictions. Still, Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2023 stands apart: Raspberry Blush 2008-30 is dramatic and punchy, with electric undertones that channel vibrant energy. Compared to the Sherwin-Williams pick, a grounded blush-beige called Redend Point, and the Better Homes & Garden Color of the Year, Canyon Ridge, Raspberry Blush is splashier and more daring, great for those craving louder decor in their space (though it’s worth noting that color this bold isn’t for everyone)....

What is the best portable air conditioner? There are a few factors to take into account when searching for the best portable air conditioner. First, you should know where you plan on using it. Whether you want to place it in a spacious living room, use it in your bedroom at night, or even bring it with you on trips, knowing the size of the intended space will help you narrow down your options....

Buy It: OXO Tongs ($14, Bed Bath & Beyond) Buy It: OXO Hand-Held Mandoline ($19, OXO) Buy It: OXO 3-Piece Peeler Set ($17, OXO) Buy It: Nordic Ware Muffin Pan ($23, Target)

½ cup finely chopped green sweet pepper ⅓ cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoon salad oil 1 fresh anaheim or jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Best for Accessories: Jungalow Founded by Justina Blakeney, Jungalow began as a design blog before evolving into a lifestyle brand that celebrates color, pattern, and globally inspired style. The brand’s offerings include goods designed in Jungalow’s Los Angeles studio, as well as products sourced from artisans around the world. Justina’s signature bold, eclectic style can be seen in throw pillows decorated with tigers and tropical motifs, decorative planters in unexpected shapes, art prints featuring women and nature-inspired designs, and more....

SuperSummary, an online resource that provides study guides for fiction and nonfiction books, wanted to know the answer to a burning question: Book or movie? The company asked 2,030 people, ages 23 to 62, to answer questions about books that had been turned into movies or TV shows. The results were fairly close. Overall, 34% of people enjoyed the book, compared to 27% who preferred the movie. Although 82% of those surveyed agreed that “screen adaptations help books come to life,” 46% of people argued that film adaptations “would never be as good as the book....

1 ½ cup pitted dates, cut up 1 cup water ⅓ cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup Burnt-Sugar Frosting (not syrup) ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts Burnt-Sugar Syrup ⅔ cup sugar ⅔ cup boiling water Burnt-Sugar Frosting 1 ¾ cup sugar 3 egg whites ⅓ cup cold water 3 tablespoon Burnt-Sugar Syrup ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

Pecan Buttermilk-Brined Fried Chicken: Prepare as above, except, reduce the flour to 1-1/4 cups and add 3/4 cup ground pecans to the flour mixture.Nutrition Facts per 3 ounces chicken: 585 cal., 40 g total fat (7 g sat. fat), 88 mg chol., 1,191 mg sodium, 25 g carbo., 2 g fiber, 33 g pro.Daily Values: 1% vit. A, 2 % vit. C, 10% calcium, 17% iron.Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 4 Fat

1 medium beet (or 12 baby beets) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Check out these tips for designing a beautiful spring bulb arrangement. Camassia Care Must-Knows Camassia plants grow best in full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil. They will tolerate part shade and a woodland planting area. Like other spring bulbs, camassia is planted in the fall. Plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart. Water well and cover the soil with a 2-inch layer of mulch. Camassia varieties bloom best when they get ample moisture during the spring growing season....