How to Make a Sauce for a Skillet
When I first started cooking for myself and others, I saw the steak dinner as the epitome of sophisticated adulthood, especially when served with an […]
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YouTube TV Just Added 7 New Networks – Here’s How They Stack Up
YouTube is a newcomer to streaming TV, but the company is already adding seven new networks – AMC, BBC America, Sundance TV, Telemundo, Universo, We […]
Continue reading »What to Do Right After Graduating From College
When you understand how to navigate a post-crisis economy, time flies by. A whole new generation is graduating from college this year: Gen Z. And […]
Continue reading »How to Stop Being Lazy Garbage
You have problems, I have advice. This tip does not contain powdered sugar – in fact, it does not contain sugar and can even be […]
Continue reading »You Should Definitely Put Mustard Greens in Your Sandwich.
Yesterday I asked you all what you think and feel about what makes a sandwich really great . It turns out that you are very […]
Continue reading »Why Do You Need This Hook at the Tray Table on an Airplane
Sometimes the best things in life are right in front of you but go unnoticed. Take, for example, a small hook on an airplane seat. […]
Continue reading »Determine When to Plant Your Garden With This Calculator
How do you know when to plant tomatoes and other crops for warm weather? For those of us who live in temperate climates, we plant […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Weird Interview Questions
A job interview is nerve-wracking enough to get asked a weird question like, “If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?” […]
Continue reading »New Google Maps Update Makes Getting Lost Even Harder
When you’re traveling through unfamiliar territory, sometimes turn-by-turn navigation just isn’t enough. The new design update on Google Maps is here to help you. Google […]
Continue reading »The Myth of the Pilot’s Rights
Flyer be careful. Airlines have been treated with great disdain lately, and for good reason. United Airlines literally pulled the man out of the plane […]
Continue reading »How to Become a Podcast God With Leo Laporte
This week at The Upgrade, we’ll talk to Leo Laporte: author, entrepreneur, speaker and, yes, the god of tech podcasts. Leo hosts The Tech Guy […]
Continue reading »What Everyone, Including Donald Trump, Needs to Know About How Your Body Gets “energy”
Food contains energy. Exercise drains energy. We feel great when we are full of energy. But are we talking about the same thing in all […]
Continue reading »Make Pineapple Infused Gin With Leftover Rind Like a Goddamn Genius
Pineapple is a flawless fruit. Not only is it a delicious summer snack in and of itself, it is delicious in chocolate and goes great […]
Continue reading »How to Secure a Home When You Spend All Your Money on Avocado Toast
If you’re a millennial and have trouble saving at home, Australian millionaire Tim Gurner gives you a simple tip: Stop eating so many avocado toast […]
Continue reading »The Ransomware Attack Isn’t Over yet – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
If your computer is running Microsoft Windows, you need to follow these steps immediately. Here’s why: If you have not heard, hackers used a vulnerability […]
Continue reading »What Makes the Perfect Sandwich?
Happy Monday and welcome toWhat’s Cooking? , a weekly open thread where you can share all your brilliant thoughts, tips, recipes and opinions on anything […]
Continue reading »Would You Put on the Baby on Board Button to Take a Seat on the Subway?
A pregnant passenger standing on the subway creates a politeness dilemma: are you offering your seat so she can sit down, or go about your […]
Continue reading »With This App You Can Finally Trust Photos Again
In a world where sophisticated Instagram filters enhance photos, and Snapchat filters can add makeup entirely, how does anyone know when an image is faked […]
Continue reading »How to Enjoy Sushi Without Being Infected With Parasites
People are intimidated by the recent story that a man who ate sushi contracted a stomach parasite . If you eat something raw, it is […]
Continue reading »Why Giant Ice Cubes Are the Only Cubes Your Home Bar Needs
Cocktail ice is something that ethanol fans can really, really enjoy. However, if you’re not a fan of nugget ice , you really only need […]
Continue reading »Create Your Own Garden Gingerbread in Three Easy Steps
I love good, trendy lawn decorations – especially if they can serve a dual function like a scarecrow of sorts – so I’m naturally very […]
Continue reading »Google Allo Selfie Stickers Are Cool, but Don’t Worry Too Much
Bitmoji Fans: There is a new cartoon app you will want to see. It’s more aesthetically pleasing and easier to use, but not easy to […]
Continue reading »Don’t Believe Anything This Bot Says About Maternity Nutrition
I saw the promoted tweet last night. “Are you waiting? Questions about food? @CanIEatThisBot has advice from the FDA and the Mayo Clinic. ” But […]
Continue reading »Happy Hour With 3 Ingredients: Mom-Osa Elderberry Grapefruit
Happy weekend and welcome back to Happy 3 Ingredient Hour , a weekly drinks column featuring very simple yet delicious libations. This week we are […]
Continue reading »Focusing on the Value of Your Time Can Tire You Out.
Calculating the value of your time can be helpful in making money decisions, such as how long it will take you to pay for the […]
Continue reading »How Not to Get Bored on Your Partner’s Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Sunday. Anyone need to put this on their calendar? If you have a mom in your life and you haven’t placed an […]
Continue reading »Will It Be Sous Vide? Plump and Juicy Duck Breast
Hello everyone and welcome to this week’sWill It Sous Vide? , a weekly column where I do whatever you want with my immersion circulator. Last […]
Continue reading »Official: No One Has Sex on Mondays
Mondays are long, tense, stressful, and judging by the Instacart sales figures, not very sexy. Sorry Monday. Using a 2017 Instacart online shopping datasheet , […]
Continue reading »Facebook Says It Will Stop Spamming You
Your Facebook newsfeed will change again, and that’s because the social media giant wants you to be better informed. Facebook announced on Wednesday that it […]
Continue reading »How to Take Selfies That Don’t Look Like Selfies
It is difficult for a solo traveler to capture their adventures: I want to capture myself in the frame and not going to use a […]
Continue reading »Your Credit Score Is Linked to Your Chances of Divorce
Most people’s eyes glaze over at the word “credit rating.” Of course it’s boring. This is confusing. But ignoring this can make your financial life […]
Continue reading »Is This Bluetooth Salt Shaker a Seasoning Juicer?
It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you about the “smart salt shaker” called “ Smalta ”. Ironically, the shaking aspect of […]
Continue reading »Brace Yourself: Electronics Travel Ban Coming Soon for US Flights
It looks like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is about to impose a ban on laptop flights from Europe to the United States. The […]
Continue reading »How to Deal With Mother’s Day When Mother’s Day Sucks for You
Earlier this week, those of you struggling to get through Mother’s Day shared your strategies for making your day less painful. That’s what you told […]
Continue reading »Decorate Your French Toast With Thai Iced Tea
As a teenager, I was convinced that I was very busy and therefore needed constant caffeine. I never liked coffee this much , but I […]
Continue reading »How to Survive a Flash Flood
Flooding may not look so threatening on TV, especially if you are an experienced swimmer. But flash floods like the one that recently hit the […]
Continue reading »How to Finally Organize Your Pantry Once and for All
I’m a pretty organized person, except for my pantry. I can never remember what I have and what I have run out of, and finding […]
Continue reading »How to Run Faster Without Trying Too Hard
Nike hosted an event this weekend where it was announced that three athletes will run the fastest marathon in the world. They were certainly great […]
Continue reading »We’re Gianna Toboni and Isobel Young, VICE Correspondents on HBO, and That’s How We Do It.
Some journalists spend their careers at their desk. It’s a good way to work, depending on the rhythm, but not for everyone. This is not […]
Continue reading »Kitchen for Adults: How to Make a Fucking Ru
Roux by any other name is still py, but perhaps that other name should be “thickener of fat and flour paste” because the fancy French […]
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