The more you prep, the more you can sit back and relax when it’s time to actually cook. Chop up your ingredients, measure out your spices, and set yourself up for success and save time later. For example, most restaurants strain scrambled eggs the day before, then pour out individual portions to cook. You can
After a tiring seven-hour flight from Boston to Frankfurt, a three-hour drive from the airport, and six flights of stairs to our apartment, we arrived in Düsseldorf and quickly learned air conditioning isn’t really a thing in Germany. The large tilt-and-turn windows in our place didn’t have screens, only metal rolling shutters. This meant we
Florida’s fall calendar is filled with festivals, and there’s typically something for everyone. For example, I love indulging my inner foodie at Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival, which runs through November 21. Here, I can try food and drinks from around the world without ever leaving Orlando. Also, if you’re a seafood lover, I
A high-quality rug isn’t cheap — and the bigger you go, the more expensive they become. Because of this, you may be tempted to choose a smaller, more affordable option, even if it means sacrificing aesthetics. If that’s the case, and your rug won’t be properly scaled to your space, you’re probably better off skipping
With a seemingly never-ending pool of options, it can be hard to know if you’re picking the best bar for a happy hour or night out. Take it from Stephanie Ridgway, who worked at several bars and distilleries before becoming the director of brand advocacy for the liquor brand Charles Jacquin et Cie. “I’ve been
Coworkers often engage in small talk, which is usually a well-meaning attempt at forming connections. However, some subjects or remarks can be misunderstood or come across as inappropriate in a professional setting, potentially straining relationships between coworkers. That’s why Business Insider asked four etiquette experts about the topics people should avoid discussing at work. Here’s
