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Will This Trader Joe’s Spice Be the New Everything But the Bagel Seasoning?

People swap stories about their favorite ways to use it and sing its praises as a true game-changer. No, it’s not the latest streetwear staple or a new record from a popular artist. It’s the Everything But the Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe’s, which has a cult following that rivals anything else in pop culture. We’ve been wondering what its successor will be for awhile and now, thanks to a new TJ’s podcast episode, we have an inkling.  In it, Marketing Director Tara Miller and VP of Marketing Product Matt Sloan chat with various TJ’s employees about the spices coming to stores in the next few months. If you’ve been experiencing culinary fatigue lately, these soon-to-launch seasonings might just get...

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A master list of all of the best amenities and essentials to set up your guest bedroom like a hotel suite to help guests feel pampered and relaxed

“Come and knock on our dooooooooor. We’ll be waiting for youuuuuuuu.” Sorry this post just made me burst out in song a little bit. Because ever since we finished our modern vintage guest bedroom makeover a few weeks ago, I’m like, “Bring on the crowd!” Since we’re getting into the holiday territory next month though, I realized this might be a helpful post to share. I brainstormed ALL of the amenities and essentials a guest could ever want or need to help you make friends and family feel as comfy cozy as possible. 38 Essentials for the Perfect Guest Bedroom (Some affiliate links are provided below. Full disclosure here.) 1. A super comfortable mattress – We LOVE this one and...

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Is Cabbage the Turkey of the Vegetable World?

I am married to an aspiring vegetarian, which can be trying on Thanksgiving. On this holiday in particular, vegetarians around the country find themselves on the fringes of a family debate over rituals of preparation: spatchcocked, smoked, or the big cheat—draped in bacon. Every year, my husband wrangles me into his own fraught personal debate over whether or not the turkey actually warrants a lapse in his otherwise highly principled eating. Predictably, he caves, slides a few noncommittal slices onto his plate, and spends the rest of the night lamenting the turkey’s unwarranted spot as the centerpiece of the table.  The turkey is an exercise in technique—everyone has their method for how to gussy up the very driest member of...

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Summer is in full swing and that calls for any excuse to celebrate

Fire up the grill, ice down your drinks and invite over your friends. We’ve gathered some of our favorite tricks for a well-planned backyard bash that will have you ready to host the party of the summer. No theme? No problem You don’t need a milestone like a graduation or birthday to throw a party. In summer everyone is looking for an excuse to get outside and enjoy a drink with family and friends. Instead of worrying about a theme for your party, think back to the simplicity of your childhood summer days. From swimming all day at the pool, cooling off with an ice cold popsicle, to running around barefoot in your yard catching lightning bugs. You didn’t need...

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