at and t cellular: 5 Secrets to Amazing Homemade Soup

Thursday, February 6, 2025

No need to go to culinary school to learn chef soup hacks. Country Living's Food and Crafts Director Charlyne Mattox serves up the goods in today's newsletter—and dishes on the power of bay leaf too. Also in this edition: rugs that'll look great in a country house, what to get your guy for Valentine's Day, Lainey Wilson engagement buzz, and the Costco news we're nicknaming "Chocolate Cake-gate."

5 Secrets to Amazing Homemade Soup from the Country Living Test Kitchen

Grab a loaf of good crusty bread because you'll want to sop up every drop of soup-making wisdom.

Joanna Gaines's Vintage-Style Rugs Are on Sale at Amazon Right Now

They look like antique rarities.

30 Super-Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Man You Love

We found everything from budget-friendly buys, to splurge-worthy gifts.

Everyone's Talking About…

Lainey Wilson's Boyfriend Duck Hodges Sparks Engagement Rumors with Cheeky Comment

Okay, Duck!

Costco Customers Suspect the Bakery Made a BIG Change—and They're Not Happy About It

The item in question has been described as now tasting "generic."

Does Bay Leaf REALLY Make a Difference When You're Cooking?

We're settling the age-old debate once and for all.

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