I’m a sucker for wine cask-finished whiskeys (well, just whiskeys, really, but sometimes I pretend to have a palate). The Glenmorangie Madeira Wood was one of my first Scotch love affairs, and I recently discovered the new Basil Hayden Red Wine Cask…
Lees meerWho among us has not binge-watched The Great British Bake Off and thought, “I could do that, easy!” only to find yourself sitting on the floor of your kitchen five hours later, weeping and holding a black disc that’s supposed to be a bundt cake whil…
Lees meerEveryone wants to make a good first impression at a new job. At its best, a solid first impression can create something called a “halo effect,” in which a person who is seen positively in one area is also seen positively in other areas—even if there…
Lees meerJust as fan placement is key to keeping your home cool in the summer, heater placement is a major strategy to consider for winter. Space heaters can be dangerous, of course, so the first thing you need to do is familiarize yourself with some safety …
Lees meerYou might think that there’s nothing simpler than enjoying a cold beer after a long day. I’m sorry to report that you are wrong.No, Beer doesn’t have the same mystique as wine or cocktails. While the average beer drinker knows there are many differe…
Lees meerThe millennial dog parent may be a meme, but it’s certainly based in reality. And it turns out that, just like raising children, how we parent our pups has a significant impact on their wellbeing and our relationship.Read more...
Lees meerBeing passed over for a work project or opportunity that you know you are capable of is frustrating—and it could indicate that your boss is underestimating what you’re capable of. You might assume your boss knows about your credentials and prior exp…
Lees meerIt is autumn, which means you can find fancy little packets of fancy little mulling spices at fancy little grocery stores. They’re convenient, especially if you’re the type of person who goes through gallons of mulled wine and cider, but they’re kin…
Lees meerWe’re used to checking the expiration dates on food (even though many of them are bullshit), but other household items expire, too. Read on for a list of things that you shouldn’t expect to be able to use forever—and how often you’ll need to replace…
Lees meerOver the past few years, air purifiers have become common household appliances, thanks not only to COVID-19 and smoke from wildfires, but also a better understanding of exactly how dirty the air we breathe can get. In addition to the air quality ins…
Lees meerEven before the pandemic made everything worse, air travel was already harder than it needed to be. One of the most frustrating parts is that as a passenger, you could do everything right—following all the rules, getting there with ample of time bef…
Lees meerIt can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing housing market. With so many factors at play—like the pandemic, rising interest rates, and housing in short supply—the process of buying and selling homes has gotten more complicated. And, in many sit…
Lees meerImagine your car alerting you about an issue and telling you to pull over as soon as possible in the next 20 to 30 seconds before the transmission disengages and renders your car unable to move. That is the reality 122,000 Hyundai and Kia owners cou…
Lees meerI’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “The internet is forever,” but it’s not true. Once-vibrant internet communities with hundreds of thousands of users can disappear forever at the moment some corporation deigns to unplug a server, and people delete …
Lees meerIf you’re moving or cleaning out your closet, it probably feels better to donate your old things rather than toss them in the trash. But your local thrift store doesn’t actually want all of your things.Read more...
Lees meerOver the past several years, Taylor Sheridan has become one of the most important movers and shakers in television. I mean, presumably. Like the work Dick Wolf and Steven Bochco—two other writer/producers whose shows trade in violence and crime—I do…
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Lees meerStuffed mushrooms are a classic holiday appetizer, but the bigger your shroom, the more moisture you have to contend with while cooking it. Stuffing a raw mushroom with filling blocks the water’s escape route, and you risk turning your mushroom into…
Lees meerYou’ve just washed some glasses, and you’re putting them away in the cabinet. How do you set them down—upside down or right side up? While this is the subject of much debate, there’s a simple series of questions that will help you find the right ans…
Lees meerLike smartphones and other battery-powered devices, laptops go to sleep to conserve energy. But you might notice your machine hitting the sack in the middle of work, for no apparent reason other than bringing another device too close. No, the batter…
Lees meerFrequently added before cooking as binder (for meatballs) or a coating (for chicken cutlets), breadcrumbs can be mistaken for something that needs to be cooked. But breadcrumbs are already cooked. They’re bread. They’re delicious, crunchy, and they …
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