I have written about mayonnaise, chicken, and mayonnaise on chicken a few times now. I like to brush it on a whole roaster to encourage browning on the skin, and use it as a breading substrate for nuggets, yet I had never tried using it as a marinad…
Lees meerIf you want to buy a house or pursue a higher education, you’ll probably need a loan. There are a lot of different loan types though, and they can be confusing. Here are the big ones that you should know about (and you should read this economic glos…
Lees meerMany people coped with quarantine with a little retail therapy. I recently asked Lifehacker readers to share the pandemic purchases that made sense at the time, but now fill them with buyer’s remorse. From roller skates, to biking equipment, to an a…
Lees meerA few months ago, I endeavored to imprint myself onto a bunch of ducks so they’d think I was their mother. It wasn’t great. All the ducks did was crap all over my house, and, my god, the constant quacking. So I’m moving onto crows. Instead of a gagg…
Lees meerI’ve long insisted that if you really want to show off, you should learn to make a perfect green salad. For a dish that’s so often an afterthought, a simple pile of vinaigrette-dressed greens is deceptively labor-intensive, and not for the reasons y…
Lees meerMost teen dating relationships are filled with their share of drama and turmoil, but a recent study suggests your teenager might be more at risk of getting stuck in an unhealthy relationship than you thought. The Centers for Disease Control conduct…
Lees meerIf you read the headline and thought to yourself, “Netflix has games?” You’re not alone. Reportedly, less than 1% of Netflix subscribers are playing these games, which likely means many subscribers aren’t aware they even exist. In fact, if you exclu…
Lees meerIf you’ve been prescribed Adderall or its generic equivalent (amphetamine salts) and you’re having trouble getting your prescription filled lately, you’re not alone. Although the Food and Drug Administration isn’t reporting an overall shortage of t…
Lees meerI’ve recently gotten really into powerlifting, and “getting enough protein” does not mean what it used to. I cannot, and will not, abide a protein shake. I don’t like smoothies—or any beverage that isn’t Diet Coke—all that much to begin with, and po…
Lees meerOn a recent vacation, I stayed in two different hotels. One had a gym that was a workout paradise, or as close as you can get without barbells. There was a dual cable machine, dumbbells up to 75 pounds, competition sized kettlebells(!), not one but …
Lees meerStraining can play an important role in cooking. A velvety, lump-free, custard is a dreamy experience, a perfectly clear consommé is gorgeous and flavorful, and smooth gravies and creamy sauces can make or break a meal. But there’s a difference betw…
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Lees meerThroughout this brutally hot summer, I’ve been running a number of small road races (like one-milers and 5Ks), with the ultimate goal of competing in a half-marathon in October, and in my next full marathon in November 2023. These summer races have …
Lees meerEveryone knows what a police raid is, but up until recently, most of us probably assumed raids were something the rich and powerful didn’t have to worry about. But, as we’ve learned, even former presidents can see their private homes raided by law e…
Lees meerBuying points without a specific use in mind is typically a bad idea. Unless you’re a very experienced travel hacker who is okay taking on a little bit of risk, buying flyer miles or points is usually more expensive—or more hassle—than what they’re …
Lees meerAmong Us needs no introduction: 2020 took care of that, introducing gamers and casual players alike to the multiplayer social deduction game. By now, most of us have played it, accusing our friends of murdering us and fervently denying every convict…
Lees meerIf your pet gets lost, a microchip can help bring it home. But what some pet owners don’t realize—or once knew, but forgot—is that the chip doesn’t do anything on its own. It just allows a vet or shelter to look up a number in a database. So you wan…
Lees meerChoosing the right bottle of wine for a friend (or even yourself) can feel tricky, even when the choice was limited to just red and white. Rosé made the decision even more complicated, and now there’s another color joining the rainbow at your favori…
Lees meerI am enthusiastic about blue cheese dressing. Whether on wings, a wedge, or a slice of pizza, the pourable cheese brings a delightfully salty funk to meat, veg, and carb alike. I usually keep my blue cheese very simple, but a recent trip to Clyde’s …
Lees meerThere are a few mornings a year when I cook myself a luxurious breakfast shortly after waking up. These exclusively occur when I’m camping—you know, the vacation that turns keeping yourself alive into a hobby. For my everyday breakfasts, though, the…
Lees meerApple’s devices and App Store are generally considered more secure compared to competitors like Android or Windows. Apple has greater control and curation over the software it allows on the App Store, making malware much less common than on, say, Go…
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