Roast the Fruit First for More Flavorful Salsa and Chutney.
Roasting or frying fruit will caramelize natural sugar and add a smoky flavor that will take your fruit salsas and chutneys to the next level. […]
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Rest of the Day: Amazon Sells Snacks and Household Items Under Its Own Brand
I love the smell of Amazon breakfast cereals in the morning. The web giant is looking to expand its line of essentials to include food, […]
Continue reading »Nick Offerman’s Tips for Newbies in Woodworking
If you’ve ever thought about taking up carpentry or any other type of woodworking, here’s a chance to learn a thing or two from Ron […]
Continue reading »Boost Your Emotional Intelligence by Ditching the Word “Interesting”
Each of your everyday conversations is an opportunity to express your thoughts and views. This not only allows others to know who you are, but […]
Continue reading »Use the Bright Line Rules to Better Manage Your Willpower
In the spring of 1966, a man named Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix. The police had little to say, but they suspected Miranda of […]
Continue reading »Opening the Grill Lid Will Not Increase the Cooking Time
Some people will tell you that lifting the lid to look at the ribs, brisket, or other slow-cooked kebab will increase the cooking time by […]
Continue reading »Battery Share Sends Alerts to Your Friends When Your Battery Is Low
iPhone: If you have a friend (or several of them) who always seems to be running low on battery, Battery Share is an app where […]
Continue reading »Remove Rodent Habitats to Prevent Ticks From Entering Your Yard
When you’re planting your garden and giving it a great look in the summer, look around for piles of bushes and other places for rodents […]
Continue reading »Ask the Expert: Everything About the Perfect Family Trip
One of the quintessentially American parts of childhood is old-fashioned travel. The whole family packs up in a car and heads to a vacation destination, […]
Continue reading »Raspberry Pi Zero Gets Camera Connector, More Devices Sent to Production to Meet Demand
The Raspberry Pi Zero, the cheap version of the popular $ 5 computer , has been notoriously hard to find since its first release. Today […]
Continue reading »Low Commission Investment Funds Are Not Only Good for Savings but Also Perform Better
We are fans of easy ‘set and forget’ investing . And that means investing in funds with low commissions that don’t eat up your profits. […]
Continue reading »How Your Credit Score Can Drop Even If You Pay in Full and on Time
Credit Card Encourages Enthusiasts, Take Note. Having a large balance on your credit card will obviously affect your account, but even if you pay it […]
Continue reading »The Best System Monitor for IPhone
At first glance, system monitors may not seem as useful on your iPhone as they do on a desktop, but they can contain a lot […]
Continue reading »Ask Your Insurance Company Co-Payment Schedule to Prepare for Rate Hikes
Your auto insurance rate can change for a variety of reasons , from your marital status to the crime rate in your area. To avoid […]
Continue reading »Google Releases Spaces – a Shared Notebook for Your Projects
Android / iOS / Web: Google today announced a new tool called Spaces that allows multiple users to create a common workspace for projects. This […]
Continue reading »The Power of Loneliness
I enjoy doing things alone – eating lunch, playing games , watching movies – but some people find the idea depressing, sad, or just for […]
Continue reading »Which Store Loyalty Programs Are Really Worth It?
Many in-store loyalty programs are more hassle than they are worth. You carry the card around on your keychain, pull it out every time you […]
Continue reading »Unpack Posters Faster by Rolling Them on the Transport Tube
New posters may take a while to flatten when pressed against by books or something heavy. Use the shipping tube they came in to unroll […]
Continue reading »This Adult Cinnamon Sugar Toast Recipe Is Super Easy to Make
Sugar and cinnamon croutons may be strongly associated with your younger years, but in the above video from the Tasting Table, a childhood classic gets […]
Continue reading »Jarvis Is a Facebook Chatbot That Can Handle Your Reminders
Last month Facebook announced a new chatbot platform . Jarvis is one of the first contributors to set chat reminders right in Facebook Messenger. At […]
Continue reading »When Negotiating, Look for a Constructive “no” on the Way to a “yes”.
When you are negotiating with someone, you are probably trying to find the answer “Yes.” However, answering “No” can be just as helpful if you […]
Continue reading »Build Your Own Kindle Audio Adapter for Less Than $ 10
Amazon currently sells audio adapters that allow visually impaired Kindle owners to read audiobooks aloud. Usually this adapter costs about $ 20, but you can […]
Continue reading »Trees and Plants for a Year-Round Fruit Garden
If you have a little garden space, you are probably growing seasonal vegetables, but there is no bad time to grow fruit either. This graphic […]
Continue reading »The Job You Probably Never Inspired, the Health Benefits of Yoga and the Mosquito Killing Billboard Zika
Inspirational ideas Monday morning, career options your counselor probably never came up with, real health benefits of yoga (no fancy pants required), and more – […]
Continue reading »The Best Way to Boil Salmon Is With a Cold Start.
If you want to cook perfectly cooked salmon, not overcooked, dip it in cold water and gradually increase the heat. Vigorous heat, such as boiling […]
Continue reading »Create a Raspberry Pi-Based Media Player That Randomly Plays the Simpsons Episode
There are tons of The Simpsons episodes out there, but if you’re dreaming of the days just watching which episode plays on TV at any […]
Continue reading »Tell Your IPhone to Notify You When It Connects to Your Car’s Bluetooth
If you are like me, you go on business, but when you return home, you realize that there is at least one thing you forgot […]
Continue reading »Focus on the Quality of Your Online Relationships, Not Quantity
For some, “networking” means giving out as many business cards as possible. This might sound rather sloppy and miss the point. Instead, focus on building […]
Continue reading »Why Does a Smoker Add so Much Flavor to Meat (and What to Look for in One)
There is nothing better than smoked meats – whether it’s hot smoking and cooking while you add flavor, or cold smoke to add flavor for […]
Continue reading »Cinema Showdown: AMC Vs. Regal
The summer movie season has officially kicked off. After you’re done watching trailers at home, you’ll want to find the best movie theater to watch […]
Continue reading »Three Different Recipes for Tiny Muffin Molds and How Well They Work
Placing things in muffin tins to make a bite-sized dish is a popular kitchen trick , but some recipes work better than others. Lucky Peach […]
Continue reading »Top Downloads This Week
Every week we share the number of downloads for all platforms to help you get started. Here are the top downloads this week. Best File […]
Continue reading »Four Tips for Mastering Mandolin Slicing
Mandolins are effective tools for saving time in the kitchen , but they can be dangerous if you don’t use them correctly. These four tips […]
Continue reading »Roll Automatically Categorizes and Selects the Best Photos From Your IPhone’s Camera Roll
iPhone: If you have a large library of photos on your iPhone, you know it hurts a little to track down specific photos or pick […]
Continue reading »Non-Nexus Phones Can Now Download the Sweet Phone App From Google
Android: Last year, Google released a smart dialer app in the Play Store . At the time, they only worked on Nexus devices. However, now, […]
Continue reading »Make Puff Pastry in a Waffle Iron for a Croissant-Like Treat
Yes, you should try all the dishes in the waffle iron . But this one is the simplest: just pour the finished puff pastry into […]
Continue reading »Treat Your Uninformed Critics Like a Toddler
There will always be people who will try to knock you down without knowing any better. Treat them like toddlers, says writer and entrepreneur Seth […]
Continue reading »Make Your Bed Like a Pro With This Video From the Four Seasons Hotel in Paris
It’s nice to jump into a well-made bed, and it will also make your bedroom beautiful. Who better to learn from than the housekeeper at […]
Continue reading »Clean and Freshen Your Mattress in Three Easy Steps
Even if you do a good job at washing your sheets, it’s easy to forget that your mattress can also be cleaned well from time […]
Continue reading »Rest of the Day: Amazon Sells Programmable Dash Buttons
Congratulations on Friday the 13th. Despite your triskaidekaphobic paranoia, you’ve made it to the weekend. Or you? There are more hours in a day. Joke […]
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