Lifestyle Seasonal Trends

Candy Corn is iconic in autumn candies. Read more about this history of the candy we grew up loving today.

Buttery blondie cookies with crispy corn flakes and sugary candy corn. These cookies are not just festive but are extremely addictive. They are the perfect balance of salty and sweet and the ultimate sweet treat for the autumn season.

Painted pumpkin ideas for every holiday of the season, from Halloween through Thanksgiving. Easy no-carve DIY designs, the best paints to use, and tips for styling your home all autumn long.

Shadowed Seas Pasta brings a dark, dramatic centerpiece to the Halloween table. Black bean noodles are lightly coated in garlic, olive oil, chili oil, and lemon, then tossed with Creole-seasoned shrimp, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and marinated Italian chilies. Generous parsley, chives, and thyme finish a spicy, colorful supper with plenty of freshness.

Fireside Brownies layer rich black-cocoa brownie batter over square graham crackers, with dark chocolate chips folded throughout. More chocolate is melted over the hot brownies before regular and miniature marshmallows are added and baked until soft and golden. A selective culinary-torch finish caramelizes the marshmallow peaks for the flavor and texture of a fireside s’more in an intensely fudgy brownie.

A creamy roasted butternut squash pasta with garlic, peppers, red onion, sage, rosemary, thyme, cream cheese, butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Make Cardamom Apple Cinnamon Bread with tender apples, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, almond extract, and a buttery cinnamon crumble. A cozy fall quick bread for brunch, dessert, coffee, and holiday baking.

Buttery garlic prawns folded into a creamy lemon herb salad with celery, red onion, chives, and lovage, served inside a toasted buttered roll.

Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in sour cream, coarse-ground mustard, honey, lemon, garlic, and herbs for a creamy, tangy, golden finish.

This Strawberry Crunch Icebox Cake layers graham crackers, strawberry-vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and a Golden Oreo strawberry crunch topping into a chilled dessert that tastes like summer nostalgia in sliceable form.

A refreshing summer watermelon cocktail with vodka, lime, simple syrup, and fresh watermelon puree, plus a sparkling mocktail version.

A fresh summer guide to side dishes for cookouts, garden parties, and backyard gatherings, including pasta salad, potato salad, grilled vegetables, herbs, and easy make-ahead ideas.

A summer guide to Aperol Spritz, Aperix, aperitivo culture, flavor profiles, and fresh spritz pairings with elderflower, citrus, herbs, and garden-party ingredients.

A refined guide to spring lettuce varieties, including looseleaf, butterhead, romaine, and specialty mixes—perfect for growing fresh, flavorful greens with ease.

A vibrant editorial on zinnias, exploring their bold color, ease of growth, and role in creating expressive, garden-forward spaces.

An editorial guide to tulip color symbolism and how to use it to design a thoughtful, visually balanced Easter table.

Soft, buttery cookie bars topped with robin’s egg–inspired frosting and pastel candies, finished with a speckled cocoa detail for a playful yet elevated Easter dessert.

A vibrant spring pasta made with trecce dell’orto tossed in lemon-thyme olive oil and finished with a whipped aronia goat cheese for a soft, tangy, pastel finish.

What to seed indoors in February by USDA growing zone. A complete seed starting guide for Zones 3–10 to extend your vegetable growing season.

Creamy strawberry cream cheese topping for waffles, pancakes, and pastries. Sweet, smooth, and perfect for Valentine’s or Galentine’s brunch spreads.