Cauliflower “rice” isn’t perfect. It’s doesn’t have the same texture as white rice, and it doesn’t taste like it. (It’s a little farty if you eat it on its own, but such is the nature of cruciferous vegetables.) It’s easy to hate on, but there’s a s…
Lees meerAs we limp through what will surely be the hottest summer in human history (until next year), let’s take a moment to consider what the kids are up to: Learning about beertanning; #Barbiefoot; and the sausage, mustard, and cottage cheese diet could o…
Lees meerCars aren’t the only way to commute, and they’re definitely not the cheapest way. Whether you need a commuter vehicle to get to work, run errands, or an alternative to unreliable public transportation, an eBike might be way to go. BirdBikes are norm…
Lees meerVitamix blenders are an “investment” in that you give all your money to Vitamix, then see a return on your investment by way of crushed ice, super smooth soups, and perfectly blended beverages. (Some might say this is not a “real investment,” and th…
Lees meerPork butts and briskets tend to dominate the smoked meat conversation space, but smoked chicken is a real delight. The low, aromatic heat renders the bird supple and juicy, with tons of flavor and very little work. All you need is chicken, salt, fir…
Lees meerThe secret service this week found a small bag of cocaine at the White House. This is a big deal—any mysterious powder found near the president would be, and if the Biden administration is secretly a coked-up bacchanal instead of a bunch of center-…
Lees meerThis week, Meta launched its new social media app, called Threads. This Twitter-like network lets users post short text blurbs along with images and videos. It’s an obvious move to win over Twitter’s fractured user base, which overwhelmingly opposes…
Lees meerWhether you’re trying to get someone to reply for the third time or you’re sending out a consequential piece of potential job correspondence, when you send that important email may be just as vital as what you say in it. Here’s what to know.Read mor…
Lees meerThere is too much streaming content these days. There, I said it. For all the handwringing about Max canceling this movie and Paramount+ erasing that show from human memory, the onrush of new entertainment still outpaces our ability to take it all i…
Lees meerThere are two reasons to make umeboshi, the sour pickled plums that mellow out the longer you keep them. There’s the plums themselves, but you’ll also be rewarded with umeshu, a salty, plum-flavored violet liquor that you get as a byproduct of the p…
Lees meerSince taking over as the head of Warner Bros. Discovery in mid-2022, David Zaslav has done well at tanking his brand’s goodwill with movie-loving audiences as quickly as possible. He started by announcing plans to blow up HBO Max (which I once named…
Lees meerWhile cannabis may be some form of legal in 40 states, legal is a relative term, as federal legalization is not yet the law of our increasingly pot-loving land.Read more...
Lees meerDesigned to grip your floors and stop your rug from sliding around, the latex rubber that backs a lot of area rugs works really well—until it starts to fall apart and degrade. This can be caused by a lot of things: the cleaning agents you use, moist…
Lees meerBinoculars are great for birdwatching and sightseeing—but what if you could also record or snap a photo of everything you see through them? That’s what you get with these 12x zoom HD Camera Binoculars, and now through July 14, you can pick up a pair…
Lees meerFor veteran readers, you know at this point here at Skillet, we’re big fans of savory oatmeal. Bring on the eggs, meatballs, and MSG, please. And why stop there? Oats are your canvas, and today, we’re painting with pizza.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re someone wondering how to afford housing, healthcare, and all the essentials of life, you’re probably happy to hear about new financial tips that can help you spend less and save more. So here’s one of the best money hacks you’ll ever hear…
Lees meerIf you’re a fan of explosive diarrhea, summer is a great time to catch it. Between Cryptosporidium, which can survive in chlorinated swimming pools, and cyclosporiasis, which recently sickened at least 20 people in an outbreak linked to contaminate…
Lees meerMany smartphones can connect to other monitors, but carrying around a full-sized monitor may not always be practical. If you want something that blends the portability of a tablet with the accessibility of a plug-and-play monitor, check out the UStr…
Lees meerTwitter is going to the dogs. Since Elon Musk took over the platform last October, he has made too many questionable decisions to list here, but the lowlights include reinstating the accounts of banned Nazis, charging $8 a month for blue checkmarks…
Lees meerThis past weekend was replete with backyard barbecues and grilling in the park. While others focused on flambé-ing flag cakes and connecting with family, I remained vigilant for food hacks. Before I knew it, I was eating some great trash. Whether yo…
Lees meerIf you were an “adventurous” eater during the early-to-mid 2000s, you probably got your fill of bacon, or at least grew weary of creative bacon applications. The strips of cured pork were in and on everything, from cocktails to dessert, like a kind …
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