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The Equipment Mixology is all about balance, especially when you’re whipping up drinks as simple as these. Sure, you can pour some gin and vermouth in a glass and call it a martini, but it probably won’t taste very good if you don’t measure first. So keep the correct tool for measuring ingredients in the right ratios, known as a jigger, close by. I’m also a strong proponent of good glassware—just like with wine, a crumby glass can make even the best of cocktails taste flat and imbalanced....

In such a busy, hectic holiday season, we don’t blame you. (Okay, we blame you a little—have you seen our extensive holiday shopping coverage?) In all seriousness, a last-minute gift doesn’t mean you don’t care. It just means you lost track of time. We’ll let you in on a little secret: The best last-minute gift is a subscription. Not only is it the gift that keeps on giving, but a subscription also provides a plausible reason for not having a physical item to open on Christmas morning, without the vague impersonality of a gift card....

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And who better to tap for projected dining trends than some our nation’s top tastemakers: The chefs, restaurant owners, registered dietitians, culinary school instructors, grocery product managers, and bartenders that set the stage for foods we line up for (masks on and at a distance, please), follow on social media, and what we cook for our families at home. What’s in store for 2021, you ask? A lot—and like everything in life of late, it’s going to look very different from any pre-pandemic predictions....

Instead of a lame mixed greens salad or an overdone turkey sandwich you’ll find recipes for dishes like a Nicoise-Inspired Summer Salad, Sheet Pan Cheesesteak Sandwiches, and more. Trust us when we tell you that these dishes will undoubtedly put your previous lunches to shame.

If you want to spoil the new mother, try one of our gifts for new moms—but if you want the best baby gifts that the parents will appreciate too, perhaps you’ll find the perfect one among our recommendations.

The best part? These fast dinner recipes require 35 minutes or less of hands-on work, which is perfect if you tend to wait until the last minute to prepare your final meal of the day. These easy dinners run the gamut from totally kid-friendly fare to more sophisticated dinner party dishes—think cheesy chicken nachos and glazed salmon with broccoli rice. Use one of these recipes to prepare a delicious dinner for tonight, and no one will be able to tell you scrambled after work to get it done!...

Many meal prep apps focus on calorie-counting and weight loss—which are admirable efforts, when appropriate—but sometimes meal planning comes down to simply getting a delicious, satisfying meal on the table. Finding an app that will do that (and not send ill-timed reminders about exactly how many calories are in that pizza) is key. Fortunately, plenty of apps out there focus on the organizational aspect of meal planning. The best ones store recipes, offer suggestions, and maintain grocery store lists—all while making sure you always have an answer to, “What’s for dinner tonight?...

The best part about cinnamon tea isn’t even how good it tastes. From hydration to anti-inflammation, there are myriad health benefits. “Many health-promoting compounds in cinnamon are water soluble, and it’s safe to say, tea is an optimal way to ingest cinnamon,” Weintraub says. Water soluble is just a fancy way of describing something that dissolves in water, making cinnamon tea an ideal way to deliver cinnamon’s nutrients to your body....

So how can you tell if you need to disinfect your retainer? Your senses are your most reliable judge. If your retainer smells or tastes bad, you see a cloudy film and/or white spots on the surface, or it’s been more than a week since it was last sanitized, it’s probably time to give your appliance a good cleaning. Here are some tips for keeping your retainer or aligner in good shape:

The big names and the micro, village-specific amari tend to share some qualities. They are generally bitter, often sweet, and veer into worlds of nuances. Italy knows hundreds, if not thousands, of amari. Here are five, each great for mixing or sipping neat. Aperol. If you have interest in cocktails, you’ve probably heard of Aperol. It’s the business ingredient in an Aperol spritz, a cocktail featuring the amaro, Prosecco, and a splash of soda....

If you rent a home and don’t own the fridge (and therefore aren’t in charge of maintaining it), it’s still helpful to keep the fridge in good condition. Why? The better your fridge works, the more money you’ll save on your energy bill. Those small savings will add up over time and help reduce your carbon footprint. Basic Maintenance Steps

Do the Dishes It’s all too easy to let dirty dishes pile up in the sink, but skipping this daily chore can make your home smell, or worse, attract pests. If you have a dishwasher, committing to this daily task becomes much easier. Instead of waiting for dishes to reach critical mass before loading them into the dishwasher, skip the sink entirely and get in the habit of loading each cup, plate, and utensil as you use it....

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We’ve rounded up our tried and true ways to proudly display your child’s works of art. No matter the method (or budget), you’ll be just as proud as they are when they catch a glimpse of their work. Happy hanging!

Storage Mistakes: How to (Not) Store Wine and Spirits His key factors are as follows: No direct sunlightAs cool and stable temperature as possibleLow vibration “In my own apartment, I have a wine cooler for better bottles, but a majority of my wines are kept on racks in a dark foyer and they live just fine,” he says. Finally, it’s important to keep wines with natural corks stored on their side to maintain the cork’s integrity....