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You pick up a thing or two when you’re working in a commercial kitchen. You quickly learn how to majorly scale recipes, process large volumes of food, and make daily specials from produce you need to use and items you need to sell. It’s all about being quick, nimble, and smart—while delivering delicious dishes your customers will love. In addition to learning many kitchen skills and cooking techniques, you also memorize some darn good recipes that you can bring home and cook for your friends and family. This is one such recipe. My old restaurant would serve this simple topper…
Summer is hot. Even getting up from the couch can cause beads of sweat to form on the skin. Your clothes are sticking to your back, you’ve consumed enough water to fill a pool and the last thing you want to do is stand over a stove, heat your oven or work over a flaming-hot grill. When that moment comes—and it will—you’ll need a collection of kitchen gadgets to make healthy meal prep easy, sans stove or oven. Think of things that chop, slice, dice, peel, spin and prep ingredients for filling summer salads, balanced bowls and more with zero…
How Do We Burn Carbs?In order to lose weight, you must burn more calories than you consume. This leads to long-term weight reduction, as your body ultimately taps into fat stores when it needs to burn calories for energy.Typically, we burn 200 to 400 calories per hour of walking, depending on your body size and the intensity of your workout, notes Harvard Health Publishing.Here’s how it works: The carbohydrates you eat are broken down into sugars and transported in your blood, according to Mayo Clinic. This causes a rise in blood sugar levels, which triggers your pancreas to release insulin to…
Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding Lifehacker as a preferred source for tech news.Two of the biggest names in fitness tracking are beefing: Fitness app Strava has filed a lawsuit against Garmin, demanding that the device manufacturer cease selling effectively all of its fitness watches and cycling computers. The suit claims patent infringement on two core features—segments and heatmaps—and alleges that Garmin violated a decade-old cooperation agreement between the two companies. But according to Strava’s Chief Product Officer Matt Salazar, the lawsuit is a response to…
Lately, the dangers of microplastics in the kitchen have become a national talking point. Home cooks are swapping out plastic utensils and cutting boards for silicone or wooden alternatives in order to avoid the tiny toxic particles. However, there’s another kitchen culprit that may contain harmful chemicals: PTFE-coated nonstick cookware. (PTFE, or polytetrafluoroethylene, is a synthetic polymer with nonstick properties. It’s commonly known as Teflon.) While the PTFE coating prevents food from sticking to the pan, scientists are concerned about the health risks that come with it. Fortunately, there are nonstick cookware options that avoid PTFE entirely. Savvy Amazon shoppers…
Black beans are the number one gut-healthy canned food to buy at Costco. They support digestive health, may improve your microbiome and are versatile in cooking. When choosing healthy canned foods, look for fiber, no- or low-sodium and no added sugar. There’s no denying the convenience of canned foods—and did you know certain ones are also great for your gut? Canned foods can be easy sources of prebiotics and fiber that promote a healthy microbiome and digestive system. Plus, some canned foods also contain antioxidants with proven benefits for keeping your gut happy and healthy. That said, not all canned…
Be the first to rate & review! With its naturally sweet, creamy flesh and tender skin, delicata squash makes an effortless yet impressive side dish. Scoring the squash helps the garlicky olive oil seep in as it roasts, giving every bite flavor from the inside out. Easy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for holiday meals, this dish is sure to win over everyone at the table. Published on October 2, 2025
Cognitive training boosts memory and thinking skills through regular, targeted practice.Progressive, challenging exercises help your brain remember information and improve everyday recall.Memory games, brain teasers and learning new skills are great ways to train your brain. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. Names evaporate right after introductions. We’ve all been there before. It’s frustrating, yes, but it doesn’t mean inevitable decline—especially if you make an effort to train your brain. Two clinicians who specialize in cognitive health point to a single, evidence-based habit that boosts memory without pricey pills or complex routines: structured cognitive training, also…
Keeping your hands hydrated can feel like a chore. From frequent hand washing to cold weather, it can feel impossible to maintain soft, smooth hands. And as you age, dryness only exacerbates the rough and wrinkled texture. Needless to say, your best bet is a hand cream that can tackle more than just dryness. Enter the Dermelect Timeless Anti-Aging Daily Hand Treatment, which is designed to target wrinkles, dark spots, and dryness. Dermelect Timeless Anti-Aging Daily Hand Treatment Dermelect This soothing hand cream taps impressive hydrators like peptides, hyaluronic acid, and collagen to plump, smooth, and increase elasticity. “While collagen…
If you’ve been on social media, you may have heard the buzz about “honey packs.” These honey supplements are mixed with various ingredients and advertised to enhance male sexual performance and fix erectile dysfunction (ED, a condition in which you’re unable to achieve or maintain an erection). While you may be tempted to try honey packs for sexual health, experts recommend steering clear. Not only do honey packs lack scientific evidence to back up claims, but they’re also potentially dangerous. Definition What Is a Honey Pack? Honey packs are supplements specifically designed for men. Sealed in individual packets, they contain…