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The L.A.-based brand’s foray into dining goods may not be surprising. After all, its mission is to connect others over the power of home cooking. Our Place previously launched hand-blown drinking glasses in 2021, but its Tableware collection, which arrived on September 27, is a bona-fide ecosystem meant to serve everyone from solo diners to sprawling dinner parties. Delightfully complementary colorways mean you can add in pieces à la carte at your convenience or overhaul your entire tablescape with just a click of the checkout button....

It’s a dessert dream, no matter the age. Bonus: Substitute strawberry ice cream if you want to triple up on the fruit.

But first, take a moment to learn how to do a proper plank. This will ensure that you’re engaging the right muscles in the right way and help prevent injury. Once you’ve mastered the basic move, you can fully enjoy the benefits of the plank, below. The plank also targets your shoulders, arms, and core, aka the main stabilizer of your body, says Ashley Dean, personal trainer and founder of Apartment 3R....

This post is sponsored as part of my ongoing partnership with Round Grove Products. All ideas are 100% honest and my own. Honey Cornbread Two Ways The weather is finally cooling down here so naturally it feels like time to make all the comfort food. Comfort food and chili. Normally around this time we’re prepping for our church’s annual trunk or treat and chili cook-off. We almost always bring this white bean chicken chili, or sometimes this homemade Cincinnati chili....

Start by making a flavorful roasted-red-pepper-and-walnut mixture inspired by muhammara, a bright and nutty Middle Eastern dip. Spread that mixture onto store-bought puff pastry, and then slice, twist, and tie into knots before baking them to golden perfection. Once the knots are baked, that zingy spread flavors every bite. And don’t be shy with toppings: sesame seeds, oregano, and flaky sea salt make this easy appetizer sing.

This brisket recipe uses red wine to create a saucy gravy and infuse the tender meat with bold flavor, plus a squirt of sweet honey (traditional for celebrating the Jewish New Year). Serve brisket with grains or roast vegetables, which will easily soak up the extra sauce, like couscous, polenta, wild rice, egg noodles, beets, squash, sweet potatoes, or really whatever piques your appetite while the brisket slow cooks. And yes, one brisket renders a lot of meat—but that’s good news for a dish that’s typically even better leftover....

To buy: $15 (was $25); amazon.com. To use it, all you have to do is attach its brushes directly to the head of a cordless drill. There are four types of brushes you can choose from, including a flat round brush for all-purpose scrubbing and cleaning; a round head brush for cleaning corners, grout lines, tiles, showers, and toilets; a non-scratch scrubber for bathtubs, sinks, and granite countertops; and a non-scratch sponge that’s ideal for fragile glass materials like mirrors and shower doors....

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....

There are many places to buy outdoor furniture, but one of the best is Target. Not only does it have an array of products from top brands at relatively affordable prices, but it also has pieces from its own in-house labels, like bohemian Opalhouse and mid-century modern Project 62. Plus, the store has an entire section dedicated to small patio furniture, making it easy to find exactly what your unique space needs....

The Hash Bubbie slip-on sneakers have a canvas upper and a synthetic rubber sole, and the combination helps to create a breathable sneaker style that keeps your feet dry throughout the day. Plus, the comfy slip-ons have elastic on either side to offer added support while you walk. To buy: From $20 (was $30); amazon.com. “These really are the perfect dupes for Vans,” wrote one five-star reviewer who called the slip-on shoes “so comfortable and well made....

He rented a home on a tree-lined street full of Spanish bungalows that’s not too far from his favorite places, which was ideal considering he planned on hosting loved ones from out of town often. “I live here with my dog Satie, my boyfriend Joey, who also has his own place down the street, and normally a guest or two,” he says. His small bedroom was a blank slate, and it also happened to be exactly what he was hoping for: It was compact enough to not be overwhelming, considering the cabin had been a large undertaking, and it didn’t require construction....

And nothing crazy, either—all it takes is waking about one hour earlier to decrease one’s depression risk, suggests the comprehensive genetic study, conducted by researchers at University of Colorado Boulder, the Broad Institute of MIT, and Harvard and published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Scientists were able to gain new insights into concrete ways that individuals can actively change their sleep habits—or rather, their wakeup habits—in order to positively impact their own mental health....