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Alice Knisley Matthias

Alice Knisley Matthias writes about food and recipes, home and garden, lifestyle and entertaining, and family and education. Her work appears in The New York Times, Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, EatingWell, Taste of Home, TIME for Kids, The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Food Network, Washington Post, Delish, Family Handyman, Birds and Blooms, Woman's Day, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, an America's Test Kitchen cookbook, Kids Discover, Boys' Life and Parade. Her book, "Tasty Snacks in a Snap!" is published by Scholastic for young readers. She is a regular contributor for publications covering recipes, food trends, home, garden, lifestyle news and trends, commerce/research/testing for products, content, product roundups, education and family topics, interviews and profiles. Her work includes subjects like a Master Chef Junior finalist, music and theatre kids at work, how to make food from kitchen scraps, the arts in education, the science of yeast and the birds of NYC. She serves on the committee for the IACP Cookbook Awards.

Healthy Appetite | Your đŸ”„ Job

“Want fries with that?”You might be asked this question when ordering food in a restaurant. A nutritionist can help you with the answer. Ellie Krieger is a nationally known nutritionist. Her job is to teach people how to make healthy food choices. She believes healthy eating can manage disease and promote overall good health. With her cookbooks, television programs, and podcast, Krieger also teaches people how to follow recipes and prepare delicious food.Krieger became interested in the science...

Real Talk with Juliet Markowitz | Your đŸ”„ Job

“Welcome to the Plaza!”Juliet Markowitz, concierge, is at the front desk in the lobby and ready to greet you at the world-famous hotel in New York City. (You might know it as the fancy hotel where Kevin McCallister stays during his holiday adventure in the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.) A concierge is a trained professional who can answer guests’ questions and help them with plans as they explore their travel destination. Do you need tickets for a Broadway show? A reservation for afterno...
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The Retro DIY Trick I Use to Keep My Home Smelling Like a Magical Woodland All Winter Long

As you’re cozying up your home for winter holidays, you probably think a lot about the sights (lights! garlands!) and the sounds (feel-good holiday tunes!) of your home. But sometimes smells can be a little trickier. There’s always the classic candle for winter vibes, or even a simmer pot. But for my part, I like to use an old-school DIY trick to keep my home smelling like the perfect blend of cinnamon, rosemary, clove, citrus, and pine around the holidays: making my own scented logs.

As you’re...
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I Tried the Viral Holiday Pool Noodle Hack — Here's What You Need to Know Before You Try It

In the summer, my family loves to spend as much time outdoors as we can — especially in the pool. All of our pool toys go into storage once the season is over, and I haven’t generally given them a second thought until spring. But a few years ago, when pool time was long over, I was getting my boxes of holiday decorations out of the garage and some pool noodles rolled off the top shelf from where the summer supplies are stored. I had a “eureka” moment: These could get a second life through my hol...

"AI Interior Design Apps That Actually Work" - By: Alice Knisley Matthias, Family Handyman | The Corcoran Group

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Kids Discover Talks with Good Housekeeping About the 2024 Best Kids’ Book Awards - Kids Discover

When you want to know what books will interest kids of all reading levels there is one source that will guide you to the best of the bunch: kids!
Kids Discover got some great suggestions last year from the Good Housekeeping Kds’ Book Awards and we were able to once again get a peek at what made the list of titles we should add to our reading lists.  
More than 150 children, from babies to tweens rated and reviewed books sent to their homes for the third annual Kids’ Book Awards. Lucky kids!
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The Biggest Paint Color Trends of 2025, According to Experts

Color, lovers, rejoice! After years of gray and white paint shades dominating the trend cycle, things are changing. In fact, if we could sum up the paint color trends of 2025 in just a few words, it would be “saturated.” 

‘“As we look into 2025 and beyond, we’re going to see a shift into heritage colors that inspire nostalgic feelings in homeowners,” says Emily Kantz, color marketing manager for Sherwin Williams. “These kinds of shades are usually moodier, and they're going to help create this...
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Can I Spray Snow On a Pre-Lit Christmas Tree?

If putting up a Christmas tree with all the decorations and twinkling lights feels like an overwhelming task, a pre-lit tree can be the answer. A pre-lit Christmas tree comes right out of the package with lights on each branch and is ready to be placed in its holiday location in any room. All you need to do is plug it in.
For a festive touch, spraying snow on a pre-lit tree can give it the look of freshly fallen snow. I like to spray snow on the edges of our tree’s branches, the greens on the ma...
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AI Interior Design Apps That Actually Work

If you are considering decorating or remodeling a space in your home, AI interior design apps can help you make some of the toughest decisions, from choosing a piece of furniture to deciding whether you really want those navy blue kitchen cabinets. The technology available at your fingertips, along with smartphones and tablets, can guide you and provide ideas by visualizing items in an area of your home through virtual reality, 3D modeling, and space planning.
According to real estate profession...
Better Homes & Gardens •

Eliminate Unwanted Kitchen Smells With These 12 Range Hoods

There’s nothing quite like a home-cooked meal or a freshly baked pan of brownies. But cooking and baking often come with unpleasant surprises like grease splatters or strong odors you don’t necessarily want lingering around your home. Adding a hood above your range can make a world of difference in your kitchen when it comes to removing odors, grease, smoke, and steam. We consulted Andrew Forlines, chef and home kitchen appliance expert at Chef AF, LLC., on our quest to find the best range hoods
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Keep Your Bathroom Floor Dry with These 9 Best Shower Curtain Liners

Shower curtains might be your focus when it comes to bathroom decor, but shower curtain liners play an important role in functionality. They keep water from splashing on the floor and creating an unsafe slippery surface or a soggy bath mat waiting for you when you step out of the shower. The best shower curtain liner for your household will depend on multiple factors, including budget, material weight, and maintenance needs. “Heavy plastic liners will last longer and not tend to rip as quickly a
Allrecipes •

Walmart's Big Change Makes Grocery Shopping Even Easier

When making your weekly grocery list, the first thing most of us do is check the cabinets and refrigerator to see what we have on hand and what needs to be replenished. These grocery item checklists can be time-consuming and a bit overwhelming when trying to keep family-favorite brands on hand for snacking and menu planning.

Walmart understands this weekly struggle and is ready to roll out a new way of shopping. The company is upgrading its Inhome Delivery program with automated replenishment.
Allrecipes •

Reynolds Settles the Debate: This Is How Many Times You Can Reuse Parchment Paper

It’s the time of year when everyone is in the kitchen baking cookies. Flour, butter, and sugar are ready to be mixed, shaped, and shared. Savvy bakers know that a key ingredient for batches of perfect cookies is a roll of parchment paper.

A layer of parchment paper underneath cookie dough will allow it to bake more evenly. The nonstick quality will help prevent baked goods from cracking or breaking when sliding a spatula under them and lifting them off the baking sheet when they are finished. A
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Why You Should Never Line the Bottom of Your Oven With Foil

Maybe you just cleaned the oven or you just had a brand new one delivered. We love baking but no one likes to make a mess to leave behind in the oven that needs to be cleaned yet again.

It might seem like a good idea to try and protect the sparkling inside of a clean oven with a layer of foil. It does the trick when we want to avoid scrubbing the pan after making a cheesy baked casserole or one of your reliable go-to weeknight sheet pan dinners. But that layer of foil that is such a help to avo
Allrecipes •

Baskin-Robbins’ New Flavor of the Month Is Its Coziest Yet

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and there are festive treats from Baskin-Robbins coming your way to get all the elves and carolers in your home in the mood for the holiday season. This December, Baksin-Robbins is releasing two new frozen desserts perfect for enjoying while getting cozy after a day of putting up the decorations or shopping for everyone on your list.


Lean into the chill outside with the ready-to-serve Happy Holly-days Cake and ice cream flavor of the month, Cup of C
Allrecipes •

Cup Noodles Finally Settles the Debate: This Is the Right Way to Eat Instant Noodles

You’re hungry and that reliable quick fix of Cup Noodles always hits the spot. It’s fast, easy to prepare, inexpensive, warm, and satisfying with an abundance of wiggly noodles to twirl and eat. What's not to love?

Well according to a recent debate that has broken out on social media, not everyone is in agreement on exactly how you should enjoy the noodles.


The Debate: How To Eat Instant Noodles?

Cup Noodles are designed to be prepared directly in the cup by simply adding water, closing the
Allrecipes •

A Taco Bell Exec Orders This “Life-Changing” Combo Every Other Day

Fast food companies create catchy jingles and splashy ad campaigns to get the word out about their latest products and new deals on menu items, but sometimes the best advertisement of all is finding out what the people behind the brand themselves like to order. 

Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer is (not surprisingly) a big fan of the company’s tacos and quesadillas, even describing the food at the popular fast food chain “life-changing.”

Taylor Montgomery, who has worked at the franchise f...
Allrecipes •

In-N-Out Just Made a Big Announcement About East Coast Expansion

Bad news for Double-Double fans. It looks like In-N-Out Burger won't be coming to the East Coast any time soon.

The California-based burger company recently outlined their expansion plans and the latest news is sure to disappoint burger lovers on the East Coast. In a recent interview with NBC’s “Today," owner Lynsi Snyder reiterated that there are no plans for In-N-Out Burger to expand further east.

Snyder, who is the granddaughter of the burger chain's founders, took over as the president i...
Allrecipes •

The Sneaky Way Fast Food Restaurants Are Getting You To Spend More Money

Most of us have our go-to fast food orders (even celebrities like Dolly Parton, Adele, and Nick Jonas do!) so we know exactly what we are getting when we pull up to the drive-thru or stroll into the restaurant. But recently, your favorite fast food place might be getting you to place a larger order than you planned. And you might not even be aware of it.

If it seems like you are always ordering above and beyond that go-to order somehow—digital ordering kiosks may be to blame. Major chain resta...
Allrecipes •

Buffalo Wild Wings Is Giving Away Free Wings All Month Long

Fans of Buffalo Wild Wings know how to satisfy a craving for their favorite wings and sauces and will be happy to hear that the chain is launching a new format to enjoy B-Dubs’ iconic menu items. Starting April 10, all takeout and delivery from any of Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants will now come from Buffalo Wild Wings GO. To celebrate this change, BW3 is offering a deal you don't want to miss through the end of the month.

As mentioned, Buffalo Wild Wings has recently grown its Buffalo Wild Wi...
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Arby’s Is Giving Away Free Sandwiches All Month Long

Spring is here and there is big news from Arby’s. That’s right—April is now hereby known as Free Sandwich Month which means you can indulge in a favorite Arby’s menu item with delicious ingredients like crispy chicken, classic roast beef and Cheddar, or roast turkey with ranch and bacon. Don’t forget the fan-favorite Reuben on marbled rye bread with corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and creamy Thousand Island dressing. And be sure to get Arby’s signature sauce with its tangy twist of k...
Allrecipes •

A Big Change Is Coming to Trader Joe’s for the First Time in More Than 20 Years

Trader Joe's is a boon for unique product finds. Even one of its most common grocery items‚ bananas, is sold in a unique way from other stores. Unlike other grocers who sell by the pound, Trader Joe's is well known for selling their bananas individually. 

Regular listeners of the “Inside Trader Joe’s” podcast know the story told by former CEO Dan Bane that when the stores used to sell bananas by the pound about 20 years ago, he asked a long-time customer why she didn’t take a bag of bananas af...
Allrecipes •

This 1-Ingredient Upgrade to Pop-Tarts Is 'So Frickin' Good,' According to Reddit

Pop-Tarts were introduced to supermarkets as a way to make a delicious toast and jam breakfast into a toaster-ready rectangle that could go anywhere. The Pop-Tart became a favorite of busy mornings and after-school snacks with the signature frosting that somehow doesn't melt off in the toaster. It's so beloved that people have petitioned for the return of their favorite flavors and even made their own homemade versions.

But we've never thought of adding anything to a package of Pop-Tarts—they'...
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It’s Not Just You—Jalapeños Are Actually Not as Spicy as They Used To Be

Have you noticed that jalapeño peppers aren't so hot and spicy lately? You’re not alone. Jalapeños are growing less spicy and there are some heated debates on the topic.

Conversations on social media have included comments about this “diabolical” revelation—and the frustration is directed at the corporatization of agriculture. “Big Ag actually made jalapeños less spicy—you’re not going nuts,” healthcare writer Timothy Faust tweeted along with a link to a "D Magazine" story from last year title...
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