I’ve often wondered what, exactly, Little Miss Muffet was eating when she sat on her tuffet. Curds and whey are what milk becomes when you heat it to a boil and add acid. This causes the milk to separate into coagulated chunks of curd surrounded by watery liquid known as whey. The splitting of milk…
5 Easy Organizing Projects You Should Tackle Every Spring, According to the Home Edit
The start of spring is the perfect opportunity to hit refresh on your home. It’s the time to clear a winter’s worth of dust and polish some of those often-overlooked surfaces, such as windows, light fixtures, and walls. But beyond typical spring-cleaning tasks, the new season can also serve as your cue to clear out…
Two Accepted Offers on the Same House… What?
Dear Monty: Our offer was accepted after the first buyer backed out because they didn’t like the inspection report. We have already signed the contract with the seller and transferred the earnest money. The original buyer has resurfaced and wants to continue where they left off. The seller sent a mutual release to the first…
The Best Money Advice You’ll Ever Get
What we all really need is the money-saving know-how that will stand strong throughout life and help us build a nest egg. So I asked some prominent experts how they save. What could we all be doing better? Their answers may surprise you. They’re not complicated at all—just simple, commonsense wisdom that will have you…
This Skillet Brownie Is a Gooey-Center-Meets-Crispy-Edge Work of Art
In the world of chocolate desserts, brownies reign supreme. There’s just something about the chewy, fudgy squares that make them practically impossible to dislike. Bring brownies to any gathering and there’s a good chance they’ll be the first dessert to go. While traditional brownies are delicious, adding brown butter to the mix is an easy…
Chicken Meatballs With Zesty Tomato Sauce Is a Weekday Favorite
No matter what country you are from, you will find a version of meatballs. Maybe it’s because meatballs are a classic comfort food no matter where you live. All these versions have two things in common: They’re made from ground meat rolled into balls. From there, the meatballs vary according to different tastes and available…
Gdańsk, Poland’s Underrated Gem
Standing at the end of Gdańsk’s long wooden pier, I realize I can see two of the most important sites in 20th-century history: the spit of land where World War II began, and the shipyard where the Cold War started its long and gradual final act. Many people imagine this northern-Poland city to be a…
Avoid Hotel Search Clutter: Use Those Filters
When you search for a hotel, most of you these days have a few deal-breaker requirements. For me, it’s an elevator—I’m an old geezer and don’t do stairs very well—but it can range from a kitchen to being pet friendly. And you can save time and hassle if you can limit your search to hotels…
A Different Kind of Mimosa
Are you seeking inspiration for a festive springtime platter to serve for brunch? Look no further than this very green salad, layered with fresh, clean, and simple ingredients that sing spring. Asparagus, eggs, and quinoa are layered over a bed of baby greens, drizzled with a briny citrus and caper vinaigrette. Elegant, light, and healthy,…
Harmful Until Proven Otherwise
How different would things be—how much healthier and happier would we be, as individuals and as a society—if we took the approach that innovations to our way of life were likely to be harmful until proven otherwise? I really mean this. What past harms might we have prevented by waiting for tests or studies, by…
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