A simple salt and sugar mixture is all it takes! The dry brine for turkey below, is a good all-purpose recipe. Its a mix of kosher salt, black peppercorns, brown sugar, and sage. Credit:Jake Sternquist What Is Dry Brining? The bird is then stored in the fridge for 1-2 days to allow the seasonings to penetrate the meat. There are alsowet brinerecipes, where a turkey is submerged in an ultra-flavorful liquid....

Here’s how to dry herbs from the store or your garden so you might enjoy them year-round. Fresh summer herbs vanish quickly once winter arrives. Here are five easy ways to dry herbs. Credit: Carson Downing And never harvest more than one-third of the plant at a time. It’s all about getting the right combination of air movement and warmth while excluding light. Air Drying The simplest method for drying herbs is hanging them in bundles....

Hydrangeas add fullness to any floral arrangement. Use this technique to dry their blossoms for year-round enjoyment. This is preparation for how to dry hydrangeas for long-lasting beauty. Credit:Marty Baldwin By staggering the stem heights, each head benefits from air circulation, which is crucial in drying. Once the flowers are dry, Gloriaarranges them in vases, wreaths, andtopiaries. When displayed away from humidity and direct sunlight, dried hydrangeas last indefinitely. Credit:BHG / Xiaojie Liu...

Rather than waiting for shoes to air-dry, try this hack for drying shoes in the dryer. Luckily, I recently learned how to dry shoes in the dryer safely. Brandon Pleshekis a janitor who shares his cleaning tips, tricks, and hacks on TikTok. Credit:Jacob Fox Its probably not the wisest move for the longevity of the shoesor the dryer. (Hey, my curious streak runs deep! Plus, I had research to do.)...

Leave dust in the dust with these smart cleaning and prevention tips. Plus, there’s the fact that household dust is unsightly and downright gross. Jason Donnelly 1. Credit:Jason Donnelly Dust first, then vacuum, sweep, or mop the floor around the area. Or reach for a common household item you probably already havea coffee filterand use that to dust electronics. But all those small items can be a burden to clean....

Make patterned Easter eggs with the help of a few old ties. Learn how to dye eggs with silk ties in just three steps. These silk tie Easter eggs give new meaning to the term “tie-dye.” Credit: Jacob Fox You won’t believe how easy it is to transfer patterns from the fabric onto plain white eggs. When choosing your fabric, look for bold patterns with many colors. Add the finished eggs to yourEaster basketor use them as part of yourannual egg hunt....

The traditional method is the fastest (and easiest) way: food coloring, water, and vinegar. Skip the store-bought kit for Easter this year: No more messy dye tablets or flimsy cardboard trays! Learn how to dye eggs with food coloring made with three ingredients you likely already have in the pantry. Credit: Brie Passano It’s that easy. Dyeing eggs is the first step in several of our favoriteEaster egg decorating ideas....

Shaving cream Easter eggs might be the best egg decorating hack we’ve seen! Create marbled Easter eggs with shaving cream in just minutes. Skip the store-bought kits this year and dye eggs with shaving cream to create marbled Easter eggs. Credit: Brie Passano So gather your little bunnies and spend the afternoon dyeing Easter eggsyou’ll love how they turn out! If you plan to eat thedecorated eggs, swap the shaving cream for a store-bought package of whipped cream....

Combine soda ash and 3 gallons of warm water in a bucket, stirring until dissolved. Soak Fabric in Soda Ash Submerge fabric in soda ash mixture. Do not overstuff; instead, soak only fabric that easily fits in bucket. Allow fabric to soak in soda ash mixture for at least 30 minutes. Mix Urea Powder Combine urea powder and 1 cup warm water in a mixing cup. Pour a few tablespoons of urea mixture into a plastic mixing container with fiber-reactive dye in bottom....

Plus discover the ideal temperature to serve this lusciously creamy cheese. Food trendscome and go, and the cool cheese seems to shift quicker thanmoviesdebut and are done at theaters. But theres one steady contender for the besttype of cheesefor snacking, baking, and even cake-ing: Brie. Credit:Getty Images / Pinkybird What Is Brie Cheese? Brie is now made (and savored) all over the world. The flavor strengthens as it ages on the store shelf or in your refrigerator, too....

Learn how to choose, cut, and enjoy this tropical fruit at its juicy best. If you’ve been too intimidated to try this otherworldly-looking fruit, no need to hesitate. We’ll dive into the details of the fruit’s flavorandnutritional value. Credit:Jake Sternquist What Is Dragon Fruit, Exactly? However, the inside of ripe dragon fruit is beautifully sweet and similar in texture tokiwi flesh. So what does dragon fruit taste like? Credit:Jake Sternquist...

Here’s a complete guide to buying, eating, storing, and cooking with guava. Its profile and popularity has continued to grow alongside that of its complementary Latin cuisine. But whatisthis fruit whose flavor has become more and more common on menus? Credit:BHG / Michelle Parkin What does it look like? What Is Guava? Archaeological sites in Peru have unlocked signs of guava cultivation as far back as 2500 BCE. Credit:BHG / Michelle Parkin...

This tropical fruit is full of nutrition and tastes delicious in all kinds of jackfruit recipes. Here are the basics you should know. Omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans will all enjoy this unique and versatile fruit. Credit: Getty Images Until the past few years, jackfruit was not on our American radar. What Is Jackfruit? Native to Southeast Asia, jackfruit is said to be the largesttree fruitin the world. Credit: Getty Images...