by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
The best bunt pans cook evenly, release cakes cleanly and keep the fine details intact. Bundt cake pans come — quite literally — in all shapes and sizes. You’ll find heavy cast aluminum and thin-walled bundt pans, nonstick and uncoated surfaces, and plain and...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
Virtually unbreakable glassware is made one of three ways; by tempering, annealing, or using molecular infusion of glass and metal — usually titanium. Each produces extremely break-resistant drinking glasses. While none are truly “unbreakable” under high...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
Amazon carries a huge selection of plastic wine glasses at prices that fit any budget. With so many choices, picking the best line can be tough, and believe me, I know! I’ve been a professional kitchenware buyer for over a decade. This review compares...
by Krista Fabregas | Finds! The Week's Best Online Deals, Shop Faves & Finds |
So many things to choose from on Amazon, where do you start? It’s tough to narrow down the best things to buy on Amazon under $25. But it’s our job to scout Amazon for great deals, so we’ve done the work for you. Each item in our roundup is an Amazon...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen, Faves! Dining & Tabletop |
The best blender for margaritas starts with great ice-crushing features. Surprisingly, you don’t have to spend much to get the power and high-quality blades needed to pulverize ice. In fact, many of the best margarita blenders cost less than $100. You can spend...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
It’s a tall order to name the five best drinking glasses out of the thousands of options out there. Luckily, I spent nearly two decades as a drinkware buyer for a top tableware retailer, so I come armed with a list of tried-and-true faves. For this review, I...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
Plastic tableware is an everyday staple in most homes and today’s vast selection delivers far more than thin plates in kitschy designs. Thanks to innovations in plastics, many plastic dinnerware products are practically unbreakable and dishwasher-safe, too. Some...
by Krista Fabregas | DIY Decor Videos, Entertaining & Party, Entertaining Tips & Tricks, Faves! Party Time |
Ever been to a party with great food on a beautifully arranged buffet table all served up by an unruffled host? If you’re like me, you’ve probably left a few of these parties wondering just how they pulled it off. While the host who throws perfect parties...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
In the market for elegant, unbreakable, dishwasher-safe plastic glasses, tumblers and stemware that can survive the bumps, bonks and splats of a busy home, patio, bar or restaurant? Michley plastic drinkware is sure to meet your every expectation.At first glance, I...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Dining & Tabletop, Faves! Plastic Tableware Picks |
Truly unbreakable plastic glasses are made from one of three different types of plastic — polycarbonate, Tritan, or polypropylene. Plastic glasses made from other types of plastic, like acrylic or SAN, aren’t unbreakable. They might be labeled...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
Yes, it’s a shameful nod to an 80s song, bundt I hope you will forgive me… Sorry! I can’t help myself; I simply love bundt cakes and it’s no wonder – have you seen the amazing cakes you can make with Nordicware’s huge collection of decorative bundt pans? Here’s a...
by Krista Fabregas | Quick & Easy Dinners |
Another Superbowl is in the bag, party cleanup is done, and thanks to the generosity of our guests, we have about 10 bags of leftover tortilla chips. Now I am a true Texan and chips and salsa practically runs through my veins, but even I am hard pressed to eat 10 bags...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Cooking & Kitchen |
Just when I thought it was safe to pull out my skinny jeans, I find a Microwave S’mores Maker offered by one of my favorite kitchen manufacturers. I think to myself, hmm. S’mores, at home, without flaming marshmallows streaking through the air and landing...
by Krista Fabregas | Entertaining & Party, Gift Ideas & Gift Guides, Snacks & Party Fare |
Homemade recipe in a jar gifts with beautifully layered ingredients topped with a flourish are a thoughtful and economical way to treat friends, coworkers, neighbors or teachers to the flavors of the season. And making them is easy and fun – especially if you get the...
by Krista Fabregas | Faves! Family-Friendly Home, Faves! Organization |
Whether you’re chasing a busy toddler or are an empty-nester, homes can sometimes feel ready to burst at the seams. But a little creativity and a few repurposed pieces can easily add space and help organize the things you just can’t live without. Here are...
