How To Make Salmon Skin Chips

Deepfried Salmon Skin, kawa sage Credit: GETTY IMAGES Deepfried Salmon Skin, kawa sage Credit: GETTY IMAGES Deepfried Salmon Skin, kawa sage Credit: GETTY IMAGES Deepfried Salmon Skin, kawa sage Credit: GETTY IMAGES If you’re making salmon for dinner and the recipe calls for skinless filets, do not—we repeat, do not—toss the salmon skin in the garbage. Not only is that wasting a nutritious part of the fish, it’s also depriving you of an addictive seafood snack: crispy salmon skins chips....

February 22, 2022 · 4 min · 686 words · Marcella Yelton

How To Prevent Long Icicles From Forming On Your Home

long icicles hanging from roof Credit: Getty / Greca Redwood-Jones long icicles hanging from roof Credit: Getty / Greca Redwood-Jones long icicles hanging from roof Credit: Getty / Greca Redwood-Jones long icicles hanging from roof Credit: Getty / Greca Redwood-Jones Icicles—you know them well, especially during the winter months when they hang off the gutters or roof of your home. And while they might give your humble abode a festive, wintry feel, they are also a safety hazard that can put you and your family in harm’s way....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 533 words · Christopher Hemberger

How To Prune A Tomato Plant

On This Page Why You Should Prune Tomato Plants How to Know If Your Tomatoes Need Pruning How to Prune When to Prune If you have a vegetable garden, chances are you have a tomato plant—or a few—growing in it. When home grown, the fruit bursts with flavor and produces a vibrant color that store-bought tomatoes just can’t measure up to. While growing tomatoes in your backyard or on your balcony is a gratifying process, it’s important to note that their care requirements go beyond just providing them with proper light, water, soil, and fertilizer....

February 22, 2022 · 5 min · 950 words · Steven Mcclimon

How To Send Condolences

When a loved one experiences loss, we instinctively want to reach out and comfort them. But expressing sympathy through a letter or a gift can leave you feeling uncertain. Is your sincerity coming across? Did you wait too long, or perhaps not long enough, before reaching out? Even though your compassion is genuine, it can be hard to know what to say and how to say it. And while this is a bleak statistic, the reality is one in three Americans has lost someone due to COVID-19....

February 22, 2022 · 4 min · 666 words · William Castillo

How To Use Vinegar To Remove Stains From Pots And Pans

If you’re curious about how natural cleaning products work or why baking soda is such a powerful ingredient, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the science behind some of the most popular cleaning methods and tools, so you can you clean smarter—not harder. Follow along with Clean Science to see which technique we break down next. There’s nothing quite like vinegar: This staple is known for pulling double (and sometimes even triple) duty in the kitchen....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 524 words · Matthew Waddell

Painted Sole Bridesmaids Heels

bridal-shoe-007-d111798.jpg Credit: Bryan Gardner THE TOOLS Shoes with a smooth sole Patterning tape Artist gouache Nylon utility brush Sealant HOW-TO Tape off edges of sole with patterning tape. Apply a thin, even layer of gouache to the sole, using the brush. Follow with more coats as needed, letting the paint dry between each application.Once dried completely, apply sealant with a clean brush to keep the color from running or streaking....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 464 words · James Harritt

The Best After 50 Exercise Routine

` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping Age may be just a number, but when it comes to beginning an exercise routine, it’s a number to heed—especially if you’re over 50....

February 22, 2022 · 4 min · 842 words · Samuel Springer

This Beach Proposal Had Everything Except One Shiny Forgotten Detail

proposals-almost-gone-wrong-annie-tad-engagement-photo-0815.jpg Tad Ro, now a chief digital officer, asked Annie Lee to marry him during a weekend getaway to the central California coast. “He gravitates to the unexpected,” says Annie, a product manager for the same startup, describing Tad’s surprise proposal on a white-sand beach. But on that day, Tad shocked even himself when he reached into his jacket pocket and came up empty-handed. “That’s when he realized that he had left the ring in the car,” Annie says....

February 22, 2022 · 4 min · 727 words · Phil Jackson

Tips For People Who Are More Productive At Night

Businesswoman Working Late In Home Office Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Businesswoman Working Late In Home Office Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Businesswoman Working Late In Home Office Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Businesswoman Working Late In Home Office Credit: Morsa Images / Getty Images Most productivity tips seem aimed squarely at people who function at their peak in the morning—not for night owls, who do their best work after the rest of the world has gone dark....

February 22, 2022 · 4 min · 689 words · Patricia Turner

What Is Beef Bacon

If you love to add bacon to just about everything you’re eating, then it’s time to give beef bacon a try. “If bacon is on the menu in the restaurant, it’s coming from a cow,” said Marc Zimmerman, who owns GOZU in San Francisco and is a co-founder of A-Five Meats. Made from beef belly, the navel, for you industry folks, beef bacon is salty, beefy goodness. It’s the trend we’ve all been waiting for, and it’ll upgrade everything from your morning bacon, egg, and toast cups and your lunch salad or sandwich to those Brussels sprouts everyone knows they should be eating....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 509 words · Michael Rooney

What Is Permaculture

Permaculture, also known as sustainable or regenerative growing, is a method of growing food and other plants in a way that mimics Mother Nature’s natural cycles; it also supports the entire ecosystem at large. Followers of this gardening practice can experience a more fruitful bloom and harvest season, while better caring for the earth they own. Ahead, everything you need to know about permaculture, including how to implement the method in your own yard....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 496 words · Mary Burke

When Should You Replace The Dishwasher

It’s a big deal when a kitchen appliance that you use regularly, like the dishwasher, starts acting up. It could be a problem with the latch that keeps the door tightly shut or user error like neglecting to use a rinse aid. Before you start shopping around for a replacement, see if the appliance can be fixed at a reasonable price instead. The list below details some of the most common dishwasher problems and what to do about them....

February 22, 2022 · 3 min · 541 words · Joseph Williams

Why Do Birds Bob Their Heads

Perhaps you’ve purposely set up your own window perch to watch the wild birds that flock to it throughout the day or you keep your own caged birds at home. Either way, backyard birders and pet bird owners alike notice all sorts of traits that these winged creatures possess—from the differences between male and female birds to how they flutter their wings and peck for their food. One behavior that’s common in almost all birds is head-bobbing....

February 22, 2022 · 2 min · 371 words · Brandy Hunter

Why Foods Are Going Extinct And Why It Matters

We all have foods that are important to us, that are as much about who we are as they are about sustenance. Maybe it’s the one we have every day, like a cup of arabica coffee; perhaps it’s one we wait all year long for, savoring as many as possible while it is in season, like a Sicilian blood orange; or maybe it’s a food like wild salmon that stars in familiar dishes that no family celebration would be the same without....

February 22, 2022 · 5 min · 968 words · Kristina Matthews

A Post Moving Checklist For Your New Home

As tempting as it may be to start unpacking the second you move into a new home, it pays to take certain steps before you do. “When moving into a new house, it’s important to get a lay of the land before settling in,” says real estate agent Karen Kostiw of Warburg Realty. “This way, you can familiarize yourself with the flow of the home to see how to make it work best for you and your family....

February 21, 2022 · 4 min · 701 words · Dona Wilson

Best Foods To Eat For Breakfast According To Doctors

olive oil fried eggs with yogurt Credit: Marcus Nilsson ` Live Well Program Logo View Series The Best Oils to Use for Glowing Skin at Every Age, According to Dermatologists The Best Hobbies for Your Personality Type, According to Mental Health Experts How to Make Sure You Learn Something New Every Day (Plus, Why You Should) How to Recommit to a Hobby You Keep Dropping olive oil fried eggs with yogurt Credit: Marcus Nilsson olive oil fried eggs with yogurt Credit: Marcus Nilsson...

February 21, 2022 · 3 min · 627 words · Paul Bridges

Bridal Shower Planning Timeline

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February 21, 2022 · 5 min · 897 words · Frank Gable

Chef Kwame Onwuachi On How Food Builds Connections

During his star-studded career as a Top Chef contestant and judge, 2019 James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year, restaurateur, and author of the memoir Notes From a Young Black Chef ($22.49, amazon.com), chef Kwame Onwuachi has learned just how important food is to him. He explains, “It is such a huge factor of my life. It shows my cultural identity, but you’re [also] able to do so much with food....

February 21, 2022 · 6 min · 1098 words · Lynda Maris

Five Quick Strawberry Desserts

edf_may06_des_choc.jpg ` What’s for Dinner Franchise Logo View Series 18 Cozy, Comforting Winter Dinner Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat Our Favorite 20-Minute Dinner Recipes for When You Need a Home-Cooked Meal Fast What’s for Dinner This Week: Quick Chicken Puttanesca, Sheet-Pan Sausages With Squash, and a 15-Minute Vegetarian Meal What’s for Dinner This Week: Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, Beans-and-Greens Stuffed Peppers, and More Easy, Broiled Dishes edf_may06_des_choc.jpg edf_may06_des_choc.jpg edf_may06_des_choc.jpg Strawberries never fail to dazzle in summer desserts like classic shortcake and elegant fruit tarts....

February 21, 2022 · 4 min · 650 words · William Orourke

How To Pack And Choose Items For Holiday Gift Baskets

The best holiday gifts are thoughtful, and no present requires quite so much care as a handcrafted gift basket. Every element, from the vessel down to the products inside, is selected with a specific person and their interests in mind. Although it seems like a straightforward project, there’s a lot that goes into creating a beautiful, meaningful package. “To start, come up with a gift concept that you know your recipients will actually use and enjoy,” says Jamie Kutchman Wynne, the founder and CEO of Marigold & Grey....

February 21, 2022 · 4 min · 805 words · Daryl Dardis