When we think of food in the past, it is often images of Henry VIII with a table groaning with meat dishes that springs to mind. But in fact our ancestors knew more about the health benefits of eating salads—normally thought of as a cold dish of herbs or vegetables—than we might think. By looking…
This No-Cook Breakfast Is the Perfect Grab-and-Go Meal in the Morning
It takes just minutes to assemble these healthy, no-cook overnight oats, and you’ll have meal-prepped grab-and-go breakfasts on hand for the rest of the week. Top these delicious vegan oats—inspired by classic cinnamon bun flavors—with fresh or frozen fruit and your favorite nuts and seeds. Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time:…
Top a Simple Salad With This Healthy Chicken for an Easy Dinner
Using everything bagel spice is a quick way to season and add extra crunch to breadcrumbs for chicken tenders. If you can’t find any premixed, make your own by combining equal parts dried minced onion and garlic, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt, and ground pepper. This healthy chicken recipe tops a simple salad for an…
New Mexico’s Three Rivers Petroglyph Site Opens a Door to the Past
Driving our RV from home in South Carolina to see our family in Los Angeles, California, is an ambitious trip. But spending as much time outdoors as possible and avoiding crowds is easy in most campgrounds, and RV travel and tent camping has increased 1,000% in the last year. We chose to avoid major Interstate…
Paella Is Perfect for a Family Dinner on a Cold Day
This is such a fabulous family dish. It can stay warm for up to 45 minutes after cooking. The paella becomes the center of the table and offers lots of conversation. This is also seriously simple to make, since it bakes in the oven and doesn’t require the traditional rotating of the pan on top…
How Often Should You Clean Your Washing Machine?
Maybe it seems crazy to clean a washing machine, but the dirt that disappears from your clothes, towels, and sheets has to go somewhere, which means grime can build up inside your washing machine over time. Without regular cleaning, the appliance might also harbor leftover detergent, hard-water deposits, and mold or mildew around the door…
Suit Yourself: How to Look Like a Million Bucks (for Quite a Bit Less)
Most people need at least two suits to cover interviews, weddings, semi-formal events, parties, and funerals. Office workers may need at least double that number, to put into rotation. Budget plays a large factor, of course, but the reality is that for some professions and workplaces, a suit is the expected uniform. Because an ill-fitting…
Elegant Villa Le Magnolie Is for Sale on the Italian Riviera
Overlooking the historic seaside town of Rapallo, Villa Le Magnolie is a private, secluded world with views of Portofino on the Italian Riviera. This elegant villa sits at the end of a sweeping drive that terminates at the grand entrance façade of the main house, which is enveloped in fabulous Mediterranean gardens. The 18th-century villa…
An Efficient Way to Slash Home Heating Bills
Just as I was knee-deep in researching, testing, and learning all I could about electric space heaters, this letter popped up in my inbox. Dear Mary: I need your help to figure out how we can reduce our home heating bills. It’s killing us to pay so much to keep our house warm in the…
Air Power Tools Need the Correct Hose Type
Dear James: I bought an air compressor because I think pneumatic tools are better than electric tools. Now I need a long hose. What type of pneumatic hose is good for tools?—Juan K. Dear Juan: For many home projects, pneumatic tools are better than electric or battery-powered ones. Electric tools, and particularly battery-powered tools, are…
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