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This rich orange, olive oil, and poppyseed cake is topped with balsamic macerated strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream. It’s an easy dessert that would be welcome any time of the year. Bonus, no mixer required. Adapted from Vedika Luthra | 52 Weeks, 52 Sweets | Mango Publishing, 2021 Olive oil has a miraculous effect on food, adding a richness, and bringing out hidden flavors. In this recipe, olive oil is combined with orange and poppyseeds, bringing you an aromatic cake with a slightly squidgy interior that melts in your mouth. Olive oil is richer than butter and has...

We’ve all walked past an open home in our neighborhood and thought, “what does that look like inside?” Maybe the bolder among us (or those on the actual housing hunt) have walked inside to take a peek. Open houses can be fun. They are a great way to snoop on a neighborhood, show your home to multiple interested people at once, or if you’re an agent, to meet the neighbors, buyers, and curious strangers interested in your listing. But if you’re not sure what to expect at an open house, then you might feel daunted by this step in the...

The Smith machine may be one of the most reviled pieces of equipment in the gym — but if you’re a Smith machine troll, you may want to reconsider your position. There is a place for it in your strength-building regimen. The Smith machine is not just a thousand dollar coat rack (as it’s sometimes referred to). This piece of equipment allows for you to attempt heavy lifts without a spotter and keeps the barbell on a guided path — which is a disadvantage for some lifts but a plus for others. Additionally, since most people discredit the Smith machine...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Closets can be the well-organized homeowner’s biggest headache. We’re not trying to imply that your closets are messy or unorganized (though we’re not judging you if they are), but only stating a simple fact of life: our closets are never quite as big as we want them to be. And that means you have to be strategic to make the most of every single square inch. Closets are supposed to collect clutter, from shoes and coats to sports equipment,...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.There are loads of hacks when it comes to a guy’s closet, but some articles can get lost in the mound of organization tips. If you have the basics down, and your shirts and pants are tidily hung, folded, and stored, you may just need help with the smaller pieces: ties, belts, shoes, and caps. A shoe box full of ties and a hanger with belts toppling over aren’t the best organization ideas for men. In practice, these items should be considered...