Summertime is style icon Aerin Lauder’s favorite time to entertain, especially when it involves the outdoors. Whether it’s at her place in Palm Beach, her house in the Hamptons, or her home in Spain, she always makes sure her guests feel welcome and as comfortable as possible by incorporating little unexpected twists.Here, she shares her favorite summer entertain...

Plus: How the internet honored #BourdainDay, a carrot made out of meat, and the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This hack for cutting a birthday cake is actually pretty smart. This past week on June 25th the internet collectively honored Anthony Bourdain on what would have been his 63rd birthday. Here's what people had to say. Arby's created a carrot made out of…mea...

We have reached Peak Avocado, folks. There’s avocado dye, avocado tattoos, and even an avocado hotel. Avocados are also getting pretty expensive, thanks to increased demand and a smaller-than-usual California crop this year. That’s why you want to make every bit count, and not leave anything behind. If you love guacamole, you probably have your attack-the-avocado...

Most of us have attended at least one celebration this year. Whether it was a birthday, wedding or baby shower, chances are that a gift was a huge part of making the guest of honor feel special.But getting the perfect gift is not always easy. You may not know the person well, or may feel like the recipient already has everything theyd ever want. If youre struggling to figure...

Plus: Freezing your coffee beans, the trailer for season six of Chef's Table, and Whole Foods' price hike.The humans at Starbucks looked into the stars and figured out exactly what you should order at the popular coffee chain, according to your zodiac sign. [Delish]The latest trend in coffee is cool beans! Coffee aficionados are rallying behind freezing coffee beans (we're t...

It can be hard to think of the right words to say to someone who has recently lost a loved one. When you dont know how to react, you might be tempted to leave them alone, but the grieving process can be isolating enough without friends keeping their distance just because they dont know what to say or do. Though?it may be difficult or uncomfortable, there are many ways you ca...

The correct cooking oil can make all of the difference when preparing a meal. The oil that you use will have a huge effect on the outcome of your dish. Every oil has its own flavor profile that meshes well with different types of food.The visual below contains everything that you need to pick the best cooking oil for your situation! But first, learn about the important attri...

In medieval times, neighbors would help get a family settled in their new abode by warming the new home. This meant bringing firewood as a gift and building fires in all the available fireplaces. They also believed this practice would ward off evil spirits. While there is no longer a need to bring firewood, it can be charming to recall the original spirit of housewarming wit...

You got engaged! Now what? There are so many steps when it comes to wedding festivities that it can be difficult to know when to begin. We explain engagement party etiquette and tips to make sure yours goes off without a hitch.What is an engagement party?An engagement party, like it sounds, is a celebration to celebrate a couples recent engagement.The key people in the bride...

Let’s talk croissants. The best ones are are crisp on the outside, pull-apart tender on the inside. They are never gummy. When you bite one, shards of buttery dough break off (and your job is to make sure none go uneaten). It can be hard to locate your dream croissant outside of major metropolitan areas such as, mon ami, Paris. Perhaps you’ve lucked out and your ...