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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Equator's Washer and Dryer Set Recognized by Better Homes & Gardens as the Best Quiet Washing Machine
Award highlights Equator's innovative design, compact efficiency, and whisper-quiet laundry technology HOUSTON, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Equator Advanced Appliances is proud to announce that one of its stackable laundry units has been recognized by Better Homes & Gardens as the Best Quiet Washing Machine in a recent product roundup. In an industry where washing machines are often known for their noise, Equator's engineering stood out. According to the Better Homes & Gardens review team, "We actually thought the cycle had stopped mid-way—it was that quiet." The unit remained nearly silent even when tested in an open laundry area, with only a soft chime at the end to indicate the cycle's completion. In addition to its impressively quiet performance, the machine earned praise for its effectiveness in stain removal, energy efficiency, and user-friendly controls. With intuitive settings, a compact vertical build, and customizable wash cycles, this laundry solution delivers powerful performance without sacrificing simplicity or space. The reviewers highlighted the following features: Powerful wash cycles that effectively removed stains and odors Intuitive controls and labeling with minimal need for reference Space-saving, stacked design ideal for small homes and apartments Adjustable water temperature and drum agitation An exceptionally quiet motor that redefined expectations A Compact Powerhouse for Modern Living With a washer capacity of 1.57 cu. ft., this model is best suited for individuals, couples, or small families seeking efficiency in compact spaces. While larger households may prefer more capacity, the unit is ideal for apartments, condos, and secondary laundry setups where noise reduction and space optimization are priorities. Equator continues to offer stackable laundry solutions built with the same commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. About Better Homes & GardensWith over a century of expertise, Better Homes & Gardens is a trusted name in home and lifestyle publishing. Known for its expert product testing, inspiring content, and practical tips, the brand reaches over 360 million readers annually and remains a household authority in home living and design. About Equator Advanced AppliancesEstablished in 1991, Equator Advanced Appliances is a Houston-based brand dedicated to providing energy-efficient, space-saving home solutions. From innovative laundry systems to modern kitchen appliances, Equator remains at the forefront of design, functionality, and sustainability. Media Contact: Name: Nick MathewsPhone: 713-589-2123Email: 395800@ Equator Advanced Appliances View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Equator Advanced Appliances
7NEWS
08-05-2025
- General
- 7NEWS
Better Homes & Gardens presenter Clarissa Feildel shares her delicious recipe for curry puffs
Clarissa Feildel is a TV presenter and cook. Clarissa is a regular presenter on 'Better Homes & Gardens. She's also the wife of Manu Feildel. Today, Clarissa is making curry puffs which are her mum Mona's recipe. These curry puffs are filled with chicken and potatoes. Recipe below: Mona's (my mum's) Curry puffs (Puff Pastry) Makes 12 This is one of the most popular snacks/ appetisers in Malaysia. It is made in many different casing. Some are much more time consuming than others. Puff pastry is readily available and is just as impressive. A little filling goes a long way. If you are entertaining, it can be made ahead of time. Ingredients 300 grms chicken breast (diced into ½ inch cubes) 300 grms red ruby potatoes (diced into ½ inch cubes) 3 hard boiled eggs sliced into quarters 3 sheets of good quality puff pastry 1 large brown onion(roughly chopped) 2 stalk curry leaves 5 tablespoon curry powder (I use Baba's meat curry powder) made into a thick paste 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise 4 cloves 4-5 tablespoon oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce(optional) 1 tbs chilli powder (optional) 1-2 tbs lime juice 1tbs sugar 1 egg ½ cup water Salt to taste Filling Bring to boil diced potatoes in 2 litres of salted water. Switch off heat and cover for 10-15min or till you can poke a fork through one of the dice potatoes. Drain and set aside to cool down. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise. Fry for 30 seconds then add curry leaves. Wail till its starts to pop a little then Add finely chopped onion and cook until softened. Add curry paste and and fry for a minute then add diced chicken and continue stirring and cooking for a couple minutes until all is mixed thoroughly. Add chilli powder here if you are adding any. Add soy sauce, salt and sugar. Add a little water and fry until the chicken and fry for another 5 minutes. Then add potatoes. Simmer till the chicken is cooked. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a tray with baking paper Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and unfold it on a flat surface. Let it rest for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the egg wash by whisking together one egg with a tablespoon of water. Add lime juice and more salt or sugar if needed. Set aside to let it cool down. Cut that in the middle horizontally and then vertically to yield 4 equal squares. Place two tablespoons of the filling mixture into the centre of each square and ¼ of the hard boiled egg. Brush the edges with the egg wash. Picking up one corner of the pastry, fold over the filling to make a triangle. Press the edges to seal them. Use a fork to crimp the edges. Brush egg wash on each triangular parcel. Bake in oven for around 15 mins or till golden brown.
CNN
23-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
The 10 best Walmart deals to shop this week: Coleman, Samsung, Crest and more
CNN Underscored editors found the best sales at Walmart right now, including deals on a Coleman grill, a Better Homes & Gardens loveseat and a Dreo smart fan. Dreo Smart Pedestal Fan This quiet, cooling fan has eight speeds, a convenient remote control and an oscillating head. We've previously tracked price drops to around $90, but today, Walmart has reduced the price to a new all-time low of $80. It'll be your new BFF with the days getting sunnier ahead. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 We tested a variation of this AirTag alternative for Android users in 2023. This device stays powered for over a year and has features like water and dust resistance for added peace of mind when tracking important items. Today, its price is notably lower, making it a great buy before spring travel. Better Homes & Gardens Lilah Outdoor Wicker Loveseat Fill the empty corner on your porch or patio with this comfortable bench cushion loveseat. It's on sale in two timeless colors and has an intricate wicker design that adds a bit of depth to an otherwise basic piece of furniture. Score it for nearly 30% off before it's gone. Free Assembly Women's Belted Midi Shirtdress Stay cool during your next in-office happy hour with Free Assembly's airy shirtdress. Its midi length and long sleeves are appropriate for a variety of occasions. Cinch it to your preference with its included belt. Luckily, it's even more affordable at $19 in the spring-ready blue and white striped version. Coleman Sportster Propane Grill From beach hangs to park gatherings, this slim grill can handle it all. Grilling on the go has never been easier with its added wheels and foldable legs, which transport as easily as rolling luggage. This model typically retails for $180 and is now down to $129 just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Crest 3D Whitestrips 1-Hour Express Dental Whitening Kit Whiten teeth in record time with these almost 50%-off whitestrips. Our editors constantly reach for Crest products to lift coffee stains and other imperfections from teeth, and now you can score 20 strips for over $20 off. They're perfect for an upcoming wedding or general oral health upkeep. Igloo 16-Quart Playmate Elite Igloo's iconic cooler is one of the coolest things to carry to the beach this summer. Its tent top design and bright red base evoke feelings of nostalgia and remind us that sometimes the classics are worth keeping around. It can fit up to 30 cans and is a whopping 50% off. Tineco Go Spot Carpet and Upholstery Deep Cleaner We last spotted a deal on this handy device in February. It was going for $120, but now it's over half off just in time for the transitional time of year when cleaning linens, carpets and the entire house is a must. We love the sky blue color and its portability. T3 AireBrush Round Cue bouncy blowouts for springtime with T3's easy-to-use dryer brush. It impressed us during testing and gave our editor a voluminous hairdo that dried two times faster than the budget option we tried. Get this for the person who has everything for Mother's our review Costway Kids 2-Shelf Bookcase Throw this tiny bookcase in your child's bedroom, playroom, or add it to your basement or den setup. It can fit toys, books and more. Its open concept design allows for trophies and artwork to be displayed for all to see. Currently, it's over 50% off in four finishes. Our deals team has over a decade of combined commerce journalism experience. Rikka Altland, Jacqueline Saguin and Elena Matarazzo source the deals for the day each morning to curate one-offs and retailer-specific roundups of the best sales to shop. Searching everything from coveted tech essentials to beauty finds of the week, the team works across a wide variety of categories to ensure we're finding the best buys for our readers.
Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
My Expensive-Looking Walmart Patio Set Is Currently On Sale For Even Less Than I Paid
When my partner and I moved into an apartment with a balcony, agreeing on how to decorate was a challenge. The one thing we could agree on: our perfect patio set needed to be under $300 — but it couldn't look cheap. Also, it needed to be comfortable for lounging, eating, and even working from home. Walmart To our surprise, we landed on a charming, neutral-hued rattan Better Homes & Gardens set-up from Walmart of all places. This three-piece set includes two wicker bistro chairs and a wicker-top bistro table, and I couldn't be more pleased. When we snagged it, the set retailed for $250, but it is currently less than $200. After nearly a year of use, this set has stood up to the elements and still looks timeless, elegant, and brand new. Given the competitive price, I was worried that it would look and feel dinky or cheap, but after four seasons, I am confident in this purchase. The set was specially designed to be weather-resilient and durable, and I can attest to the fact that it's both incredibly sturdy and super comfortable — no squeezing bums into too-small seats here. The frames are made with ultra-strong, rust-resistant steel and wrapped in cute all-weather wicker. The cushions are decked out in fade-resistant polyester fabric with 50% recycled material that can easily be machine-washed. I've washed them several times, and they come out looking like new each time. Before buying, my concerns were both aesthetic and practical. I worried a wicker set could look too cutesy or too small to comfortably seat us both at the same time. I was hoping to find a vintage wrought iron set on Etsy, but the options were slim and too expensive. My partner and I have different design tastes, and it's a feat to find furniture that meets in the middle. In the end, this wicker set was the perfect compromise. Because the table and chairs are so hefty and well-made, they don't feel like they've come straight from your grandmother's house in Florida. It's an updated version of old-school wicker furniture. Reviewers commented being pleasantly surprised by the size and sturdiness of the set, noting the table is bigger than it seems in pictures. It is slightly larger than I thought it would be, but it doesn't crowd the balcony in the slightest. The table is large enough for us to have dinner or use our laptops at the same time. It's our favorite place to have morning coffee, work from home, and enjoy dinner on a warm evening. The neutral hues keep things subtle and classic and don't clash with the vibrancy of our potted plants and urban garden. It was also easy to put together and didn't cause an Ikea-level couple fight. As balcony season returns, I'm happy to say the Better Homes & Gardens bistro set is a fantastic investment, especially considering it is so well-priced. I would buy it again in a heartbeat and am still amazed at the fact that we found it at Walmart. Who knew it had such stylish furniture? If you're on the hunt for a new patio set — let's be twins. Keep reading to check out some glowing reviews of this three-piece wicker patio set. Promising reviews: Walmart 'I am so happy with this patio set. It took me about an hour to put together by myself. The instructions were easy to read, the parts were marked or the picture clearly described them, and they even sent a nice little tool to put it all together with! They are comfortable and sturdy, and the best thing about them is that my 6'5', 215-pound husband can sit in them without them disappearing or him looking like he's sitting at a kid's table! Would absolutely buy again!' — Debbie 'I bought this for our covered front porch which is on the smaller side. The chairs are comfortable, this set was easy to put together, and I love the look of it.' — Heather 'I was happily surprised that these pieces are well-made, sturdy, and have great back support. The cushions are also very nice and thick. The table was larger than I was expecting, which is great, so that there is room to have a meal. The assembly was OK, could've been better, could've been worse. Overall, this is great and I am looking forward to using it! ' — Allie 'I bought this set for my outdoor balcony, and it is so pretty that I am using it as an indoor bistro set instead! It was easy to assemble. I would definitely recommend this set for outdoor or indoor use.' — Beth ' Absolutely love this furniture set! It's super cute, and the neutral colors are aesthetically pleasing. Comfortable to sit in and easy to put together. I would recommend having your own tools because the tool did break after the table and first chair were put together.' — Cassandra
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This New Netflix Movie Is a Love Letter to Mothers, Grandmothers, and Family Recipes
Of all the fond memories you carry from childhood, food probably plays a starring role in many of them. Whether you have family recipes you still make today or you make a point of gathering with friends and family over large meals, food can bring us all together in a wholly unique—and near-universal—way, no matter how long it's been since you were last together or whether some of your loved ones have passed on. Food and family and togetherness are all linked, a sentiment upcoming film Nonnas celebrates in every scene. Based on the true story of Joe Scaravella and Enoteca Maria, an eatery on New York City's Staten Island, Nonnas stars Vince Vaughn as Joe, a man who has lost his mother and grandmother but who finds comfort in preparing the Italian recipes they left behind (even if he doesn't know all the secret ingredients). Joe decides to celebrate those he has lost by opening a restaurant in their memory, and he recruits a team of local older women—the titular nonnas, which is Italian for grandmothers—as cooks. It's not a smooth path to success for Joe and his chefs, but the movie celebrates every step of the journey, with plenty of scrumptious shots of tomatoes, noodles, and sauces along the way. (Seriously—this movie will have you craving Italian food from the start.) Nonnas writer Liz Maccie lost her mother about a decade ago, and the movie is an 'incredible love letter to my family,' she tells Better Homes & Gardens. At the same time, it's a movie about found family, grief, legacy, and amazing food, with plenty of laughs layered in for good measure. '[Liz] really wrote it from the heart, and that transferred onto the page,' says actor Lorraine Bracco, who plays one of the nonnas in the film. 'And that was special. That was very, very moving. I laughed and I cried when I read it.' Related: 9 Healthy Italian Recipes That Don't Skimp on Flavor The emphasis on family spoke to the movie's stars. 'I called it my Jimmy Stewart movie, because it was so loving. It was so emotional, everything was about love and giving,' says actor Brenda Vaccaro, who plays another nonna and chef. And for actor Joe Manganiello, who plays Vaughn's friend in the movie, the focus specifically on Italian legacy offered another layer of meaning. 'I have very fond memories of my Sicilian grandma,' he says. 'I thought about her a lot while I was filming this.' Related: 24 of Our Favorite and Most Delicious Classic Italian Recipes Watching the movie is sure to make you think about your own family, and the recipes they've passed down to you. Hopefully, it'll encourage you to make sure you can pass those recipes down, too. 'A lot of families, they don't write [recipes] down,' says director Stephen Chbosky, who is also married to writer Liz Maccie. 'And I hope the film changes that. I hope everybody sees the film and obviously orders Italian food, or makes Italian food, and then says, 'All right, mom, whoever, sit down and write it all down, because I want to bring with me.'' As an ode to mothers and grandmothers, family recipes, shared meals, and incredible Italian food, Nonnas truly has something for everyone. And with its May 9 release date falling just before Mother's Day, it's the perfect movie to watch with your mom (or grandmother, or children). Just make sure you eat a good meal before you press play. In addition to Vaughn, Manganiello, Bracco, and Vaccaro, Nonnas stars Susan Sarandon, Linda Cardellini, Talia Shire, and Drea de Matteo. Nonnas is available to stream on Netflix starting May 9. Related: HGTV's New 'Castle Impossible' Documents a Wild Journey to Save a 500-Year-Old Chateau Read the original article on Better Homes & Gardens
