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- How to Zhush Up Lobster Rolls, Summer's Favorite Sandwich
- The Best Types of Paint for Your Furniture (& Your Style)
- The Best Charcoal Grills for Your Next Cookout
- The Delicious, Diverse World of Spirits From the African Continent
- Eggs & Mayo Is a Way Underrated French Bistro Dish
- The Rise of the Swiffer Empire
| How to Zhush Up Lobster Rolls, Summer's Favorite Sandwich Posted: 28 Jun 2022 01:00 PM PDT I may not have grown up in the Northeast, aka the land of the lobster rolls, but thanks to an annual trip to the Florida Keys I got my fill of them at least once every summer. Sweet, tender lobster over crisp lettuce on a butter-toasted hot dog bun—it's the perfect hot-weather bite, especially after a sun-soaked day of fishing or riding bikes along the coast line. A lot has changed since those family trips to the Southernmost Point, including that I now do in fact live in the Northeast (specifically, New York City). As such, my access to top-notch lobster rolls has widened significantly. I've since learned that there are not only two categories of lobster roll—one hailing from Maine, the other from Connecticut (more on that in a second)—but also a few very righteous, very delicious variations. |
| The Best Types of Paint for Your Furniture (& Your Style) Posted: 28 Jun 2022 10:00 AM PDT Everyone from DIYers to A-list interior designers agrees that painting furniture is one of the most transformative DIY makeovers out there. And while plain wooden furniture will always be a classic choice, there's something intrinsically palette-pleasing about a classic silhouette in a soft neutral or a hand-me-down that's seen better days and has been revitalized with a burst of bright color. The only issue? Picking the right paint isn't as straightforward as it seems (on the other hand, getting stuck with the wrong one is easier than you think). And then there's all the sanding, multiple paint coats and finishing coats... But let's start with selecting the right paints for the job. We reached out to a few experts to get their top picks for different styles whether that's farmhouse, classic, or bohemian. Which would you go for? |
| The Best Charcoal Grills for Your Next Cookout Posted: 28 Jun 2022 10:00 AM PDT I remember it like it was yesterday: My fiancé (then boyfriend) and I went to the Poconos with some friends a few years ago. Since our rental house had a charcoal grill, someone started to barbecue some steaks—and they were delicious. Charred on the outside, but juicy inside? Yes, please. "Charcoal grills make everything better," my fiancé said as the group scrounged for seconds. Turns out, he's not the only one who recognizes the power of the charcoal grill; this option is a must-have among grilling enthusiasts and pitmasters alike. If you aren't a grill master, the mere thought of a charcoal setup might seem a little intimidating. After all, you can't regulate the heat as quickly as with a gas grill. "People cite convenience as the reason to use a gas grill," says Andrea Chesman, author of The Vegetarian Grill. "But once I learned how to dependably light charcoal using cardboard egg cartons for kindling and a chimney, I knew I could have a hot fire in 30 minutes, which is generally the time needed to prep all the ingredients." |
| The Delicious, Diverse World of Spirits From the African Continent Posted: 27 Jun 2022 02:01 PM PDT Herbaceous, smoky, vegetal, spicy, citrusy. Have a sip of Pedro's, a Nigerian ogogoro, and you'll smell and taste each of these flavors on your palate. If you try Aphro, a Ghanaian akpeteshie, you'll taste pineapple and passion fruit. Vusa, a South African vodka, is smooth, creamy, and just a touch sweet. From Our Shop These are the flavors that Daniel Idowu, director of Value Africa, is bringing to the UK, along with something even more important—the stories behind these flavors. |
| Eggs & Mayo Is a Way Underrated French Bistro Dish Posted: 27 Jun 2022 10:15 AM PDT If you speak French, oeufs-mayo holds no secrets for you: This portmanteau of an appetizer is no more complicated than uniting hard-boiled eggs and mayonnaise— the former halved, the latter dolloped generously on top. "I always think of the traditional dish with the egg cut in half, from top to bottom, with the yolk on the plate and the mayo coating the white of the egg," says author Dorie Greenspan. "But when I was at Le Paul Bert, it was upside down. I asked somebody why, and they said, 'Because the yolk sticks to the plate!'" |
| The Rise of the Swiffer Empire Posted: 27 Jun 2022 06:29 AM PDT It was 1999. On televisions everywhere in America, an exasperated woman appeared to be shaking years' worth of dust from a fusty, worse-for-wear mop. In the background came a bubbly '70s voice, intoning catchy lyrics: "This old mop makes me shake; that old vacuum makes me ache; this old rag draa-aaa-aaags me down." And then, a green cardboard box filled the screen, as a smiling woman and her daughter uncased a newfangled cleaning tool. "This box rocks: The radical new Swiffer sweeper. So simple to assemble," said the narrator. The commercial cut to a dance-y cleaning montage with an equally catchy song about the new tool. And the rest really was history. |
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