I tried Ina Garten's mashed potatoes, and I'll never make them without her secret ingredient again

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Ina Garten's creamy mashed potatoes use lemon zest.

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3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery

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I love working at a winery, but there are a few common mistakes I've seen guests make.

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I tried making Ina Garten's pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies. I'll never use anyone else's crust recipe again.

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I made pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies with recipes from celebrity chef Ina Garten.

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I shopped at West Elm and Crate & Barrel for holiday decorations. One really won me over.

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I looked at the holiday decorations available at a West Elm and Crate & Barrel store.

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I typically spend $60 at Trader Joe's on weekly staples. I was shocked when I tried to take that budget to Whole Foods.

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I usually shop at Trader Joe's for my family and Whole Foods for my private-chef clients.

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I'm a wedding planner. Here are 8 trends I think will be huge in 2025 — and 3 that are going out of style.

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I'm seeing more couples incorporate whimsy into their weddings.

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5 shoe trends that are in right now and 4 that are out, according to stylists

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Sleek shoes with funky patterns are in, and bulky boots are out.

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Veterinarians reveal the 10 things you shouldn't splurge on for your pets

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There are many pet products that vets say aren't worth a high price tag.

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I was born and raised in Salt Lake City. These are 5 things first-time visitors shouldn't miss if they visit Utah this winter.

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I was born and raised in Salt Lake City.

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42 celebrities you probably didn't know were Sagittariuses

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These celebrities were born during Sagittarius season.

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