Some foods do just fine in their original containers, including items that are used quickly, that don’t need an airtight container to stay fresh, or that come in sturdy packaging (beware flimsy, shapeless, un-resealable bags!). And if you know you’re not the type to decant pantry goods into canisters as needed, there’s no rule that…
The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and… The post Madonna di Campiglio reaches the heights of Italian luxury appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. Source link
Not going to lie — teens, including my own, can be tough to shop for. Sometimes they simply want cold, hard cash or a gift card so they can pick exactly what they want. But watching them light up when they receive something special, something that shows that we really see them? That’s a gift…
As a small ship, with a maximum of 312 guests, the all-suite Windstar‘s Star Legend, has slipped right into… The post Review: Windstar’s Star Legend cruises Southern Spain – Days 1 to 4 appeared first on A Luxury Travel Blog. Source link
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter If you’re deeply committed to a teeth-whitening routine, you may have already seen a professional. Maybe you have the trays and have your dentition sorted. But if teeth whitening is comfortably positioned in the middle of your self-improvement list — in the top 10, but not at the top — then Crest…
A solid amount of stretch in tights doesn’t mean they’ll lose their shape. It’s actually the opposite. Islam likened elastane to a spring — it will stretch and bounce back. Elastane helps tights hold their shape and move with your body more comfortably. But as with a rubber band, there’s a limit to the stretch….
I am not an avid hiker, but I like to pretend that one day I will be. And that’s why, during a bout of post-holiday malaise last year, I snatched up a pair of deeply discounted Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots. (They have been Wirecutter’s budget-pick hiking boots for eight years and counting.)…
Preparing key ingredients for a meal — or making entire dishes in advance, usually in bulk — can often save you time throughout the week. Lunches can be packed ahead, and dinner can be ready for you to heat up when you come home from work. The web is awash with recipes, plans, and hacks,…
The Eunzel Towel with Grip Dots is on the left, and the Manduka Yogitoes Hot Yoga Towel is on the right. Both are made mostly of microfiber, and they performed about the same in our testing. Sri Rain Stewart NYT/Wirecutter At 70.5 inches by 24.5 inches, the standard-size Yogitoes towel (left) is a bit shorter…
Michael Hession/NYT Wirecutter If you own a dishwasher but are washing your dishes by hand to save water, it may be time to rethink that. Today’s machines use much less water (and energy to heat the water) than hand-washing dishes does. Depending on the load, it might even be more efficient to run a half-full…