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The Gainwell set comes with a chainmail scrubber and a durable bamboo brush that work together to remove food debris and unwanted grease from skillets with ease. It’s no wonder over 3,200 shoppers have given the Gainwell cast iron cleaner set a perfect five-star rating. To buy: $10; amazon.com. In the first step to getting your clean pan back, use the stainless steel chain scrubber to gently scrape away food remnants in cast iron....

Choosing the wrong type of grill method There are so many different ways to sear foods on a grill that it can understandably be very difficult to know exactly what to do with the grill you’ve got. Charcoal and gas are the main types, but electric and pellet grills are also fairly common, and the rules are different for each one of these options. As a rule of thumb, remember that charcoal is much more hands-on than gas because the heat is inconsistent; you need to know how to use direct and indirect heat to get good results....

Plants are, in the most literal sense, dirty. No matter how pretty your planters are, they likely get caked in dirt, leaves or petals, dust, and mud from watering. It’s fine when they’re outdoors for most of the year, but when it gets cold and you bring your planters inside, they bring that dirt in with them. And after a season of sitting on hardwood or carpet (or any other material) floors, your pretty planters are bound to leave behind some not-so-pretty rings when you move them back outside....

A red lipstick is one of the most integral items in a woman’s makeup bag. Today, a scarlet pout is one of the world’s most powerful beauty symbols, but where did this iconic beauty product come from? Red lipstick has a colorful, tumultuous history. Many historians acknowledge ancient Sumerians (in 3500 BC in southern Mesopotamia) for inventing it by crushing red rocks into a powder to tint lips red. Others credit the ancient Egyptian elites, who mixed crushed insects into a vibrant paste of red waxes for Cleopatra, among others....

Almost everyone will tell you that working from bed is not a good idea, but it’s pretty hard to resist the appeal of working surrounded by plush pillows, or cozied up inside blankets during a team meeting. Or maybe you don’t have a choice—with homeschooled children or cramped living quarters, your bed may just be the only place you can get some peace and solitude. You may even find you’re more relaxed, productive, or your creative juices flow more freely when you work from your bed....

Whether you’re heading to the Caribbean or traveling to the Greek islands, you’ll want to pack flowy, breezy clothing that’ll let air filter through and won’t cling to your body (which can make you sweat). And because you’ll probably sightsee in the day and enjoy nice evening dinners at the resort, including some elevated staples that are comfortable and look great are a must. Zesica Summer Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress, $44 Fixmatti Off-Shoulder Summer Romper, $29 Hzeyn Wide Brim Bucket Hat, $13 PrettyGarden Plaid Spaghetti Strap Maxi Dress, $35 (was $41) Roylamp Summer Two-Piece Set, $33 (was $35) Sam Edelman Garson Slides, From $39 (was $80) Gloria Vanderbilt Amanda Monogram Button Down Shirt, $30 FancyInn Cotton Two-Piece Set, $34 (was $40) Cubavera Wide Leg Linen Pant, $57 Roxy Costas Flip Flop Sandals, From $19 (was $20)...

One of the best things about the show is the fashion, but admittedly, tight corsets and elbow-length gloves aren’t really practical for our current state of mind (read: anything comfortable). Enter Bridgerton’s newly launched collab with Phenomenal, a collection of cute and colorful loungewear that takes the show’s most popular quotes and immortalizes them onto a sweatshirt. In line with Phenomenal’s brand mission—which is to bring awareness to social causes while uplifting women’s voices—the line is meant to amplify the voices of the show’s female characters who don’t conform to society’s limited views of who and what women should be....

Stone was hired to oversee the redesign of the entire property, but in the kitchen, she paid particular attention to the breakfast nook. “The couple wanted a comfy place where the girls could sit and do homework, play with arts and crafts, and cuddle their dog, Pony,” she says. When renovations started in June 2021, the nook had built-in oak cabinets stained in a honey shade, and they clashed with the worn travertine tiles on the floor....

The first thing that may come to mind when you think of a floor chair is a bean bag style. However, this one is upholstered, has a supportive backrest, and sits upright in a standard chair position. It has comfortable padding throughout and an adjustable backrest that allows you to recline it as much or as little as you’d like. The chair’s protective cover makes it easy to clean, too; you can use a damp sponge to wipe up any spills on the material....

The Oapier Steam Mop takes only 20 seconds to heat water up to 212 degrees Fahrenheit in its 450-milliliter water reservoir and provides up to 30 minutes of cleaning time. It has a manual pump to control the amount of steam coming from the mop, and the water dries almost instantly for slip-free cleaning. The reusable, eco-friendly pad is made from three layers of microfiber to efficiently grab dirt, dust, and pet hair—it’s even machine-washable for hassle-free maintenance....

As you may know after whipping up many drinks of your own, a spritz is an aperitivo cocktail that generally consists of a bitter liqueur, prosecco, and a splash of sparkling water. In the case of the Aperol Spritz, the aperitif in question is, well, Aperol, but all you need to do is make a simple one-ingredient swap and use a different aperitif to create an entirely distinct spritz. So, whether you’re all out of Aperol or simply want to give the Italian liqueur a rest, keep reading for seven new and easy spritz recipes!...

Need proof? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, roughly one-third of food goes to waste across the globe—which amounts to about $1.3 trillion worth of food getting tossed each year. And in the U.S. alone, 40 percent of edible food doesn’t even get consumed. If you’ve ever tossed a wilted head of lettuce from your crisper just to replace it with a fresh one doomed to repeat that fate, you know exactly what we’re talking about....

But vinegar for drinking—who knew? Trader Joe’s did. As per usual, the grocery giant went and served us a weirdly genius product we never knew we needed. Enter: their new Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegars. I didn’t even know what drinking vinegar was until several months ago. And alas, here I am today, sneaking around with sweaty, shaky hands hankering for the stuff at all hours of the night....

Typically, truffles and truffle-infused foods can be quite expensive, in part because truffles are not easy to find, difficult to grow, and almost impossible to store for any prolonged period of time. However, given Trader Joe’s penchant for reasonable and affordable prices, most of the chain’s truffle products (both new and old) cost less than $10. For example, TJ’s new Truffle Cream Filled Gnocchi, which was first spotted on store shelves in late 2021, costs just $3....

How do probiotics work? Probiotics are living microorganisms that, when consumed regularly, confer a health benefit. Bacteria in our gut can be problematic for our heath, but that doesn’t tell the full story: bacteria can be beneficial, too. “The microbiome is our greatest ally,” says Dr. Kellman. “I cannot stress enough the importance of eating a diet that will nourish and sustain a positive bacterial balance.” After all, the human body is loaded with bacteria; in each of us, there are 10 times more bacteria than human cells, and 150 times more bacteria than DNA....

What exactly are refined carbs? “Refined carbs are carbohydrate foods that have been processed to remove natural fibers, bran, germ, and the nutrients in these parts from the grain,” says Lauren Minchen, MPH, RDN, CDN, nutrition consultant for Aspire, an AI-driven visual diet diary app. “What’s left is the starch and caloric portion of the grain, with a minimal amount of protein.” Refined carbohydrates generally fall into two categories: refined grains and added sugars....

Of course, one of the reasons young people are so profoundly confused about investing is because it is a relatively new concept for this age bracket. Aggressive investing has grown in popularity as company-led pensions with predictable payouts have slowly disappeared—and, in turn, the notion of retirement has truly been redefined by the dissolution of end-of-career financial benefits once offered by employers. By their very nature, these plans served as a retention tool to incentivize employees to stay in the same job for a lifetime....