These days, natural sugar substitutes and alternative sweeteners fill the sugar aisle. Two popular sweet swaps are erythritol and monk fruit. Erythritol is a sugar alcohol, while monk fruit (luo han guo) comes from an Asian fruit. Both are non-nutritive, zero-calorie sweeteners. Here’s a quick rundown of how erythritol and monk fruit compare,...
As more and more states open up for post-pandemic life, it’s natural to feel uncertain about going back to “normal.” “It is absolutely normal to feel anxious or have fears about venturing to public spaces and seeing people post-pandemic,” says Mayra Bedolla-Lopez, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist with New...
Whether it’s grocery shopping for an older friend, mobilizing moms to make lasagnas, or donating to a food bank or food drive, food is a powerful way to support our communities. With the holidays approaching, more people are starting to think about how to donate to a Thanksgiving food drive or even...
Dutch ovens have been around for centuries. The best Dutch ovens are typically made from enameled cast iron and feature thick walls. They should also have a tight-fitting lid to ensure even heat distribution and to lock in moisture for meats, stews, soups, sourdough bread, and more. If you’re thinking...
Some estimates date the tradition of making New Year’s Resolutions back 4,000 years. Unfortunately, falling short of those resolutions is a tradition nearly as old — and that can be an awful way to start the year. Self-improvement is great. Self-improvement that comes at the expense of our self-esteem can...
Sweet dreams are made of these malted fudge brownie ice cream sandwiches, with layers of chewy fudge brownie, luscious ganache, and a malted cocoa ice cream. These brownie ice cream sandwiches are quite possibly one of my favorite recipes, ever. With layers of silky smooth milk chocolate ganache and a...
Smartphone, smart keys, smart cards — you wouldn’t leave home without them (assuming you’re leaving home at all these days). We live in a world of next-level products designed to help us live more efficiently and realize our goals more effectively. Why shouldn’t that extend to what we put in...
We’ve all been spending more time camped out at home and possibly spending more time streaming than cleaning. One way germs spread is when we touch a surface and then touch our eyes, nose, or mouth (and vice versa). That’s why handwashing is a gold standard for staying healthy. Picking up COVID-19...
You might notice your usual skin-care routine isn’t doing the trick when summer rolls around. As the weather changes, your skin-care routine will likely need to change, too. Your usual moisturizer might feel too heavy for the humid weather. You might get breakouts from being sweaty. And if you’re spending...
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