How to Store Flour You know how it’s become super trendy to store your dry ingredients in airtight food storage containers? Well, not only will your pantry look clean and organized, but if you use those containers, you’ll also help prolong the shelf life of many of your ingredients, including flour. Storing flour in airtight plasticware or a glass mason jar will keep it fresh for up to 10 months and keep pests like flour bugs at bay....
So even if your own job is relatively secure right now, you likely know someone who’s been let go (or about to be let go) as a direct result of the pandemic’s economic impact. If this is the case, you’ll want to know the best ways to support them during such a hard time. You may not be able to turn back time or lend them a year’s salary, but there are tons of ways to be a source of comfort and advice while they get back on the right path toward a new role....
Unfortunately, the texture of a pineapple is not a good way to tell if it’s ripe, according to Emanuela Vinciguerra, a pineapple farmer and educator at Kumu Farms, which grows tropical fruit on the Hawaiian Islands of Molokai and Maui. “For pineapple, it’s not really the feel,” she says. “Even when it’s really ripe, it’s kind of hard.” So how do you know when a pineapple is ripe and ready to eat?...
Reader question: “Can you recommend the best heated eyelash curlers, and how to use them? Are they safe to use?” —Cristy Briones Using a regular eyelash curler looks tortuous enough, so using a heated eyelash curler can feel extra intimidating. But much like regular hair, eyelash hair simply refuses to listen sometimes—and when that happens, it’s time to bust out the heat. Think of it like a curling iron—a bit of heat can help better shape your lash hair for a longer-lasting hold....
A sharp chef’s knife will make it much easier to cut onions without shedding a tear. But is there anything else you can do? We put several internet hacks to the test to find the best method to cut onions without tears. The Verdict: Let gum be gum. Save it to freshen your breath post-dinner. The Verdict: Eat all the bread you want, just not while chopping onions. The Verdict?...
As a general statement, I am an anxious, not-at-all-chill, never-relaxed person. This personality type works for me. It’s how, within minutes of being commissioned this article by my editor, I agreed to try CBD in my coffee, got my hands on some unflavored CBD oil, and experimented with my own mental state. CBD, short for cannabidiol, has become nearly synonymous with wellness in the past year. Derived from hemp, CBD is the compound thought to make users feel relaxed....
On This Episode The topic of love and money can be sensitive, but financial conversations are an important part of any serious relationship—especially when marriage is on the table. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez sits down with Beatrice Leong, a divorce and family law attorney, to discuss what Julia, and all couples considering marriage, need to know about getting a prenup. Meet Our Caller “Julia,” a 32-year-old HR professional, lost half her savings when her first marriage ended....
The smart device is compact, standing just over 28 inches tall, but it can still make a big difference. Designed for rooms up to 150 square feet, the portable air conditioner has a typical cooling function in addition to a fan and a dehumidifier, making it easy to cut humidity and air out your space. A 24-hour timer allows you to program how and when it cools without requiring frequent manual adjustments....
Mistake #1: Placing the Curtain Rod in the Wrong Spot Many homeowners install curtain rod brackets into the top of the window molding. But according to designers, if you want to make the room look as tall as possible, install them above and outside the window molding. Rather than let the limits of the window be your guide, installing curtains slightly closer to the ceiling lets you exaggerate the height of the room....
Like many people, Gabrielle went into debt trying get set up her first apartment and her life, and has struggled since then to pay down the debt. The hardest part is continuing to prioritize getting out of debt when she sees people around her buying brownstones, going to brunch, and taking vacations. “I haven’t done a lot of traveling in the past few years, because I’ve been focusing on the debt so much, so I think that’s the one thing that gives me the real FOMO,” Gabrielle says....
For the main dish, strip steaks are seared over high heat on the stove and finished off in the oven. If you’re new to cooking steak, avoid the temptation to move it around as it sears. Restaurant-quality pan-seared steak starts with a single flip and minimal movement. A light hand produces the best and most consistent results.
The luxe home brand is known for its stylish (and splurge-worthy) sheets and duvets. So it should come as no surprise that Parachute created a collection of linen pieces that are just as lightweight and breathable as its bedding for its foray into clothing. To buy: $74; parachute.com Starting at $49, the line includes a tank top, a long-sleeve button-up shirt, a pair of drawstring shorts, a robe, an oversized sleep shirt, and a pair of pants, all made of sturdy linen....
