Amanda Blum
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Amanda writes about smart home technology and gardening.
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A Complete Timeline for Getting Thanksgiving Dinner Prepared, Served, and Cleaned Up
To start with, you can use this printable timeline to keep you on track among all the Thanksgiving Day distractions.
You Can Control These Smart Holiday Lights With Your Voice
You can turn your house into a voice responsive light display for under $100.
You Can Make Beef Wellington, I Swear
I promise you, you can hack your way to a legit Beef Wellington for the holidays.
Add These Three Worldly Relishes to Your Thanksgiving Dinner Table
Imagine how different a bite of turkey and potatoes could taste with a bright, acidy chutney.
Use a Ziploc Bag to Separate the Fat From Your Turkey Drippings
If you don't have a fat separator, this trick will do in a pitch.
You Should Make Turkey Pastrami for Thanksgiving
The #1 thing people seem to like about the turkey is leftover turkey sandwiches, so why not just do that?
Why Twice-Baked Potatoes Are Better Than Mashed
It's everything that is good about mashed potatoes, plus crispy skins and tons of options
Thanksgiving Turkey Porchetta Is Worth It in the End
It's a pain in the butt, but the luxurious result totally made it worth all the effort.
Make Mushroom Garum Today and Use It on Everything This Thanksgiving
This fermentation will result in an umami-rich sauce you can use to dress everything.
This Miso-Roasted Cabbage Will Be the Surprise Hit of Your Thanksgiving
The ideal vegan Thanksgiving dish that non-vegans will love just as much.
What If You Serve Fish on Thanksgiving Instead?
Let go of your preconceived notions about the year's biggest meal and try something new.
How Your Grill Can Help You Survive Thanksgiving
It's a good way to get out of the kitchen and lighten up your oven's load.
Fermented Cranberry Sauce Is a Revelation
Give each bite of turkey a slap of effervescent brightness.
Three Things I Do to Protect My Plants Before a Freeze
Watering them may seem counterintuitive, but it can help insulate the roots.
What to Do Now That Amazon Is Killing Alexa’s IFTTT Integration
If you talk to Alexa using IFTTT, you're going to need a workaround come Oct. 31.
These Indoor Digital TV Antennas (Might) Actually Work
If you're desperate to cut the cord but still want the local channels, OTA is worth a try—but results will vary
How to Create a Root Cellar in Your Modern Home
It's an old method that you can apply new technology to, creating a space to keep veggies longer
Get Your Desert Landscaping Ready for Winter
Weirdly enough, the southwest is headed into prime gardening season.
The Best Ways to Keep Seeds Organized and Stored All Year
Keeping your seeds as viable as possible means limiting exposure to light, air, and moisture.
The Dyson Hot+Cold Gen1 Air Purifier Is Both Cool and Hot
For $600, you'd expect it to be superb, and it is, but I still suggest you upgrade.