For A Refreshing And Satisfying Summer Supper, Look No Further Than Larb
Larb, commonly referred to as larb gai (chicken larb) or larb moo (pork larb), is a salad that originates in the nation of Laos.
See Ya, Sourdough! Kombucha Is Our New Favorite (and Easy) DIY Kitchen Project
If, like me, you’re attracted to the idea of a home fermentation project, but not ready to commit to the labor and attention required for sourdough baking, you’re the perfect candidate for brewing kombucha.
Expert Tips on How to Choose and Prepare the Freshest Shellfish
Choosing fresh shellfish — oysters, clams, mussels, shrimp, crab, lobster — can be a daunting task. According to chef Joe Lopez, it’s actually quite simple, as long as you use your senses and ask the right questions.
How to Properly Clean and Stow Your Travel Gear
Now is the perfect time to sanitize and organize our luggage and travel gear.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a healthy, delicious staple in the best of times, but now that people are focusing more on shelf-stable items that are also good for you, the classic sandwich spread has taken on a whole new level of importance.
How to Make Your Own Beef Jerky at Home
Learning how to make beef jerky at home is easier than it sounds. We enlisted Minneapolis-based chef Thomas Boemer to explain the process and share a beef jerky recipe.
How to Limit Waste While Social Distancing
With the pandemic in full swing, it's easy to forget about waste, but there are some things you can do to be more efficient.
How to Make Boxed Mac and Cheese Better
We all love boxed mac and cheese, but even it can be improved with some creative ingredients. Go from Kraft to craft in quarantine.
Say Goodbye to Cup Noodles: Here’s How to Make Ramen At Home
Learning how to make ramen at home is easy, fast, and delicious. All you need is a few ingredients and a little bit of time to make the perfect bowl. Chef Nick Sorrentino of New York City’s Katana Kitten shares his favorite recipe.
The Peached Tortilla’s Fried Rice Recipe Is Just Plain Delicious
We turn to The Peached Tortilla's Eric Silverstein to find out how to make delicious fried rice every time. It starts with day-old rice.
How to Make Your Own Cinnamon Whiskey at Home
We've put together an easy-to-follow recipe for homemade cinnamon whiskey that kicks the crap out of Fireball and all the other semi-spicy liquors.
How to Use Netflix Party to Watch Movies With Friends Online
Netflix Party is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to stream movies with friends and family online. Here's everything you need to know to use it.
How to Grill Burgers The Right Way Every Time
Think you know how to grill a burger? OK. But do you know how to grill the ultimate burger? Chef Kevin Schantz has some tasty suggestions.
How to Make a Perfect Boeuf Bourguignon At Home
If you feel up to the challenge, read on for some useful, chef-provided tips for making a version of this French comfort dish that Julia Child would approve of.
How to Discover New Music in the Digital Age
Roughly 24,000 songs are uploaded to streaming services every day. How do you navigate a wasteland of audio? We've shared the most accessible ways of finding new music.
How to Make Your Own Short Mead
Short meads, aka low-alcohol honey wine, require less time to ferment and can be enjoyed in larger quantities without worry imminent intoxication.
How to Get Over a Fight
These psychiatrist-recommended techniques for getting over a fight will let you turn the lemons of human conflict into the lemonade of a happy relationship.
5 Easy Celebrity-Driven Vegan Recipes
Plant-based cooking is quickly shaping up to be the next big culinary phenomenon. With so many options in grocery stores for vegans or anyone wanting to dabble in plant-based eating, it was only a matter of time before celebrity chefs emerged with their takes on vegan dishes.
Skip the Jar: Here’s the Perfect At-Home Chorizo Queso Recipe
A party spread is not complete without copious amounts of queso. Here's how to make your own, and do it better than the store-bought brands.
8 Creative Ways to Use Tater Tots
They’re crispy on the outside, they’re soft on the inside, they fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, they taste amazing with ketchup or mayo or whatever “secret sauce” you want to use ... yeah, we’re talking about tater tots.
Adam Richman Dishes on His Favorite Indoor Grilling Recipes
TV host and chef Adam Richman teaches us how to turn even the tiniest apartment into an indoor grilling paradise and share some of his favorite (and simple) recipes.
You Can Sous Vide Your Cocktails. Here’s How.
The sous vide machine proves an especially apt example of this shift, since very few non-professional cooks made use of this tool up until a few short years ago. Sous vide machines allow users to put ingredients into sealed plastic vessels and then submerge them in warm water to cook.
How to Decant Wine in 7 Simple Steps
Simply pouring this wine out of the bottle can mean getting a mouthful of grit, which can sometimes even be bitter ... it can definitely kill the experience of enjoying a fine glass of red. Decanting allows you to filter the sediment out of the wine, leaving the appearance and taste clear and vibrant.
How to Prepare for Fatherhood, According to a Father
Fatherhood changes every aspect of your life. You will feel differently about your partner, your parents, your work, your hobbies, your sleep, your diet — all of it. As President Eisenhower said, "Plans are worthless, but planning is essential."
How to Support Your Friend After He’s Had a Baby
So, your best friend just had a baby. It’s an understatement to say his life has changed. But whether you’ve acknowledged it or not, yours has, too. As close you and your bro have always been, your relationship has suddenly been driven apart by a bald, 8-pound bundle of joy. And tears. And diapers.
Tips for Cooking Healthy Meals on the Road
On a real Overland trip, you’ll find yourself miles away from the next town, with no hope to reach a restaurant for dinner. It’s not a reason for starving or counting exclusively on snacks. With a little planning, enjoying great and healthy food on the trails is fun and easy.
How to Polish Shoes: 3 Easy Steps for Fancy Footwear
Because everyone should know how to polish their own shoes, we put together this quick walkthrough on the best way to give your shoes a proper shine.
How to Have a Hard Conversation With Your Boss
It's never easy to have a serious conversation with a superior, but these tips will help, from sorting through your thoughts to scheduling the meeting and practicing your pitch until it’s perfect.
How to Make Steak Au Poivre
Looking for a hearty and delicious steak meal straight from a French bistro? Here's how to make steak au poivre, as well as tips and tricks from expert chefs.
We Asked a Pro for His Tips on How to Make Sourdough Bread at Home
We asked an expert from La Brea Bakery for this tips on baking homemade sourdough bread. Heed his advice the next time you're in the mood for this tangy, satisfying carb.
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends as a grown-up is hard, but definitely not impossible. Here are some tried and true tips and tricks for putting yourself out there and building your social circle as an adult.
How to Make Loco Moco, a Hawaiian Staple Dish
A staple dish in Hawaii, loco moco is a delicious breakfast composed of rice, egg, hamburger, and more. Learn how to make it using Eric Silverstein's recipe from his book, The Peached Tortilla.
How to Remove a Tick: A Simple Guide to Safely Getting Rid of Ticks
For even avid outdoorsmen, dangerous wildlife encounters are exceedingly rare. It’s the smaller critters -- ants, spiders, and ticks -- that are of greatest concern. Tick bites are among the most common and the most dangerous. Here’s a guide for avoiding and safely removing ticks.
How to Pick the Right Suit for Your Body Type
If you want to get the best suit for your body, you need to go to an expert tailor. If that's not in the cards right now, then take some expert advice before you go out looking for your next pair of coat and trousers.
How to Support the Teachers in Your Life
Want to show some love to the teachers in your life (you know, those people who ensured you can read these very words, among other things)? Then check out our guide to all the different ways you can support educators as they embark on the new school year.
How to Play Pool Like You Know What You’re Doing
If you want to have some fun with the boys or avoid a hustle, then you should learn the basics of how to play pool, the sport of gentlemen and drinkers.
How to Make a Cuban Sandwich, According to Chefs
We asked chefs from around the country what it takes to make the perfect Cuban sandwich (or Cubano). Here are their seven tips and tricks for ensuring you get the best every time. If you don't know where to start, we've even included a recipe.
How to Be a an Airbnb Host That Earns 5-Star Reviews
If you own an apartment, house, or riverfront RV, you could be funding all of your travels by renting out your own space. Here’s the low-down on becoming a professional and highly profitable Airbnb host.
How to Make a Blood and Sand Cocktail
While the Blood and Sand cocktail is traditionally a Scotch whisky drink, we decided to use American single malt whiskey instead, as we felt that the characteristics would fit perfectly in the recipe.
How to Make a Rye Whiskey Smash
A whiskey smash utilizes fresh fruit (seasonal, if possible) to create a layer that accentuates the flavors you might find in the whiskey. For this recipe, we use lemon, a common addition to smashes, because it works well with rye whiskey.
How to (Almost) Painlessly Improve Your Running
If you want to increase your speed and endurance and reduce the chance of injury then let us show you how to improve your running.
How to Identify, Treat, and Survive a Spider Bite
The likelihood of a fatal wildlife encounter in the United States is exceedingly low. Spider bites are common, but rarely deadly. Still, it’s worth knowing how to identify and treat a spider bite before it happens.
How to Use a Vibrating Foam Roller Like Tom Brady
A vibrating foam roller can decrease the likelihood of injury during a workout and retrain the body and brain to loosen muscles and aid recovery. Tom Brady is saying you should try it.
How to Pair Oysters with Martinis
We sat down with Maison Premiere bar director Will Elliott to learn how to pair seven classic martinis with briny, buttery oysters.
When It’s Time to Move, Here’s How to Sell Your House
There are a few steps that you can take before putting your home on the market that will help increase the odds of receiving an offer from a buyer. From repainting to depersonalizing to cleaning like you’ve never cleaned before, here are nine steps to consider before you sell your home.
5 Tips for How to Survive a Shark Attack
You may not ever encounter Jaws, but there is still plenty of fish in the sea. Here's what to do in the event of a shark attack.
How to Buy a House: Must-Read Steps and Tips to Guide You Through the Process
Before you even consider starting to look for your first home, it's important to get your ducks in order both mentally and financially. Here is our guide to buying your first home.
Ready and Rare-ing to Go: How to Make Steak Tartare
We asked top chefs for their tips on how to prepare an excellent steak tartare. We have one classic and one creative recipe for this so-rare-it's-raw dish.
How to Write a Best Man Speech: 8 Tips to Help You Prepare
Being asked to serve as best man for a wedding is one of the greatest honors, but it comes with a ton of responsibility and one daunting task that most flub: the best man speech. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind as you take the time to prepare.
The Complete Guide for Learning How to Mow a Lawn
So you're wondering how to mow a lawn properly? Here are some tips and tricks to help your yard go from yawn to yowza!