Chocolate and Cheese Pairing Guide Give each of these 10 cheese and chocolate pairing ideas a try and choose your favorite. For the best tasting experience, serve cheeses at room temperature and sample each pairing in the same bite (i.e., chew your cheese and chocolate at the same time). Gruyere + Hot Chocolate Although mozzarella and farmer’s cheese typically accompany orders of hot chocolate in cafés throughout South America—where locals debate whether to eat the melted cheese first or last once it’s melted in the cocoa—gruyère’s nutty yet sweet flavor and low melting point make it a decadent addition to hot chocolate....

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One of the simplest questions we face when attending a holiday event—from Christmas smorgasbords to annual Friendsgivings—is what to bring the host. Idon’t cook or bake, so it’s typically a grab-and-go bottle of Merlot for me. This year, I’m going a more personal route with farm-fresh, festive bouquets from Bouqs that get delivered right to my hosts’ doorsteps—especially because they’re all $20 off now through November 28. This farm-to-doorstep service offers a diverse and unique curation of flowers for any occasion....

We waded through those seemingly endless sales to find some of the very best, based on star ratings and reviews. These 18 products are designed to create a tidy solution to a disorganized part of your home that’s been bugging you for longer than you’d like to admit. Together, they have over 130,800 five-star ratings from shoppers who say their bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, home offices, entryways, and more are now places they actually like to be....

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Curling iron options run the gamut from traditional clamp models to clampless wands to automated irons that create perfect curls at the touch of a button. To determine which type is right for you, take the advice of Katelyn Ellsworth, a natural color and extension specialist and the founder of San Diego-based salon The Roslyn: “Get a tool that you will actually use. Learn how to use it correctly, and your hair will always look great....

A humidifier is an excellent way to raise the humidity level of air in your home so plants can thrive. (Your skin will thank you too.) If you live in a climate where you heat your air in cold seasons, running a humidifier during winter is a good idea. (Grouping plants on top of a pebble tray with water can help, but a humidifier will saturate the air with moisture more quickly....

A robe can be a relaxing way to wind down your day. Robes can also be a thoughtful gift or party favor idea for a DIY spa day with friends, but choosing the right one can be difficult. To help you navigate your options, we researched a variety of robes and poured over hundreds of online reviews to find the best robes in various categories. We looked at each robe’s material, durability, design, absorbency, style, and more to come up with our list of the best robes....

To determine the best women’s robes on the market, we spent hours researching different types of robes by material, style, and use. We also spoke to Sapna Palep, CEO of Journelle, as well as ​​Angela Rosen, owner of Penelope and the Beauty Bar in both Seattle and San Francisco, about how to shop for a robe and what to look for in a quality robe. Our top pick, the Frontgate Resort Collection Plush Robe, is super plush and soft, as well as absorbent enough for post-shower use....

“There’s a level of creativity involved with decorating for Halloween, and I think that’s the appeal,” says Kelly Lambert, senior merchant at Grandin Road. While there is plenty of eerie decor out there, we searched for finds that help you celebrate the holiday while still remaining tasteful and design-focused—plus, many of them can work for the entire fall season. In particular, we love the Halloween Corn Husk Wreath from Williams Sonoma....

The only problem? “Curtain shopping can be so confusing unless you’re a designer,” says Mary Beth Christopher, founder and principal designer of MBC Interior Design. With thousands of different options to choose from, finding the right curtains can get overwhelming. But knowing where to turn makes the process easier. To streamline your search, we spent hours researching stores that sell curtains, assessing their selections based on size, variety, and price....

While there is a little bit of a learning curve with zero-turn lawn mowers since they have levers instead of steering wheels, once you get the hang of them, you’ll soon find that owning one of these mowers can save you a lot of time and hassle when tending to larger gardens. They’ll also leave you with a professional outcome every single time. When looking for the best zero-turn lawn mower for your needs, Jason Swanson, vice president of global product development and management at Greenworks Tools suggests first deciding whether a gas or electric model is best for you....

“Try to focus on his hobbies, likes, and interests and go from there,” suggests Lindsay Roberts Schey, gift expert and founder of TheGiftInsider.com, an online gifting resource. But if he’s particularly hard to shop for, you can try what Schey calls “elevating his essentials.” “Think of the things he uses every day and go with a more design-friendly or updated version than what he currently has,” she says. “Does he have scattered receipts and change in an old box on his bedside table?...

To determine the best steak knives, we tested 20 of the most popular options in our Lab, evaluating them on design, size, performance, cleaning, and value. In addition to Delecroix, we spoke to Aaron Foster, owner of Foster Sundry, Sheila Patinkin, owner of Vermont Wagyu, and Howard Kalachnikoff, chef at Rolo’s in New York City. We recommend the Material Table Knives for their effortless ability to cut through steak, balanced feel, sturdy construction, and more....

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