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“Chilling dough prior to baking lends itself to more tender, well-shaped, and slightly stronger flavored cookies,” explains Meredith Tomason, Test Kitchen Manager for Nestle Toll House. “The flavor-enhancing ingredients such as vanilla, salt, spices, and sweeteners all become a bit more concentrated and heightened.” The resting time also gives the butter time to saturate the dry ingredients (which is why some recipes require melted butter), for softer cookies, says pastry chef and author David Lebovitz....

Seriously, we can’t stress it enough: Whatever retinols, vitamin Cs, and hyaluronic acids may make up your routine, none is as effective at preventing premature aging as daily sunscreen use. “This is the only facial sunscreen that doesn’t make me break out. I’m on my second bottle.” says one reviewer. “It leaves a nice glow to my combination skin, but doesn’t turn me into an oil slick. It also has a slight ’luminescence’ to it that I like; I feel like it subtly enhances my complexion....

Though during that time, my version of financial self-care also meant putting myself on autopilot when paying bills. Avoidance was my coping method of choice. It meant not questioning why my cell phone bill went up a few dollars without notice for several months. Years later, I received a refund check in the mail from the cell company for a few hundred dollars due to the company’s mistake. Burying my head in the proverbial sand each month when my student loan bill came in the mail was also how I “self-cared....

Today only, when you sign up for Firstleaf’s wine club you’ll receive your first box of six wines for only $24.95—that’s more than 70 percent off the usual cost of $90 for a standard box—plus free shipping for an entire year. To take advantage of this huge discount, use the promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout. Here’s how a Firstleaf subscription works. Members are treated to a highly personalized wine service with bottles matched to every palate and preference....

Aged Aged goat cheeses are usually French, and they come in various shapes and sizes. Often an aged goat cheese will be covered in an edible ash to prevent it from drying out and to keep its surface clean. It may have a fluffy middle and gooey exterior. Readily available aged goat cheeses include Chevrot, Valencay, and Selles sur Cher. Tomme style Tomme style refers to a wheel of cheese with a rind....

Follow the guide—complete with tips from laundry experts—below and bookmark this page for all your laundry days. Washing Symbols Machine wash, normal Wash the item in a standard wash cycle, with no water temperature restrictions. Machine wash, permanent press Wash the item in a permanent press cycle, intended to protect garments prone to wrinkling, color-fading, shrinking, and stretching. Machine wash, delicate Wash the item in a delicate cycle, which uses cold water and low agitation to be gentle on fabrics like silk, wool, and synthetic materials....

We get why you probably never wash this shower accessory—shower curtains and liners can be a real pain to keep tidy. But it’s imperative you start cleaning them, because they’re indeed disgusting. As a study by Safe Home found, your shower curtain actually harbors 60 times more bacteria than your toilet seat. In fact, the study reveals that shower curtains and liners are the dirtiest spots in the bathroom by leaps and bounds....

How long does a turkey take to thaw? That depends on its size and thawing method. If it’s early in the week and there’s no rush, thaw your turkey in the refrigerator. One the other hand, if you need to defrost a fully frozen turkey fast, use the cold water method or a microwave. For a quick answer, use our simple chart chart to determine how long to thaw your turkey, even if you’re in a time crunch....

Listen to Your Body Every body has different needs. “Some people need to shower once or twice a day after working up a sweat, while others who aren’t as active, may only need to shower several times a week,” says Michele Green, MD, New York City–based cosmetic dermatologist. “While the importance of personal hygiene can’t be understated, everyone’s skin is different. Depending on the season, your skin, and your preferences, the frequency of your showers may vary throughout the year....