12 Cozy Podcasts to Warm Your Mind, Body, and Soul
In today’s fast-paced world, as glaring screens and blaring social media notification demand our attention, the allure of a cozy podcast offers a soothing respite. Picture yourself nestled under a…
Everything You Wanted to Know About Salt but Were Too Afraid to Ask
I’m not being hyperbolic when I say salt is the most important seasoning of all time. It makes things taste salty, sure, but it also makes things taste like better…
Make Your Own Aperitif With Oranges and Shitty Wine
Many West Coasters know that citrus season is one of abundant fruit, and while people from other regions may or may not have this wonderful problem, they can get good…
Six Places to Find Inspiration When You Don’t Know WTF to Eat for Dinner
Food ennui is real. Some nights I’ll find myself starving, but not inspired by anything in my pantry. I’ll spend an hour surfing Grubhub until every place is closed, and…
Three Unexpected Ways to Eat Leftover Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are safe to eat, provided you follow a few safety rules (and don’t try to eat the plastic kind). If they weren’t, my mother would be dead: When…
17 Thanksgiving Hacks That Will Make Your Holiday Better
Photo: Claire Lower Thanksgiving is a big deal to me. Every year, towards the end of October—for almost six years now—my thoughts turn to turkey and all its accompanying sides.…
10 Ways to Make a ‘Special Salad Dressing,’ According to Lifehacker Readers
I appreciate everything about this detailed comment, especially the inclusion of the Hidden Valley packet. From TheNerdyMel: My “secret” dressing recipe is inherited from my mom. It’s basically doctored Hidden…
How to Roast a Whole Chicken Without Messing It Up
Photo: Claire Lower There is something quite homey and family-oriented about the site of a whole roasted chicken. It makes a warm and welcoming centerpiece, can feed multiple people, and…
Smoke Your Turkey the ‘Wrong Way’ on a Charcoal Grill
Smoked turkey is not uncommon. Mention it in conversation, and most people will respond positively. “Oh, I love smoked turkey,” they’ll say. “My dad/grandfather/brother-in-law/uncle smokes one every year.” I have…