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2 weeks ago | 
foodandwine.com | Ariane Resnick
Photo: Food & Wine Material Kitchen has become a favorite for cooking equipment in recent years, and it’s no surprise why: The brand's ability to blend form and function with a price point that reflects strong workmanship is exactly what most of us are looking for. We love their breadth of products, including steak knives, cutting boards, cookware, kitchen utensils, and more.
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3 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Ariane Resnick
If you've raised your eyebrow at the concept of all-over body deodorant, you're not alone. The idea leads to more questions than answers: Does it really go everywhere? Should you apply it head to toe? How does it work? And most importantly, are you missing out by not using it? To find out everything we could about this product, including where it belongs and why, we spoke to two board-certified dermatologists.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodandwine.com | Ariane Resnick
Photo: Food & Wine Making a meal is a much easier task when you can count on your cookware to help give the food great textures, and when you know the cleanup will be quick. But with all the cookware material choices, including hard anodized, stainless steel, and cast iron, it can be tough to discern which is the right pot or pan to reach for.
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4 weeks ago | 
verywellmind.com | Ariane Resnick
There's nothing like a long yap session with a good friend to turn around a bad day. It's been shown that a single positive interaction with a friend a day can boost our mental well-being. On the other hand, an awkward or uncomfortable talk can have us stressing for days to come. So how do we ensure our conversations all go well? There's no magic bullet, but there are some mistakes we can avoid to better connect with others.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Ariane Resnick
Chicken is the perfect dinner choice when you’re short on time. It’s high in protein and fairly low in fat, and it’s a good source of B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc. It’s also amazingly versatile, fitting beautifully into a variety of cooking methods and cuisines. Plus, depending on the recipe, you can get it on the table fast, key for busy weeknights. We selected some healthy, delicious, and quick chicken recipes to streamline dinnertime for you.
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1 month ago | 
foodandwine.com | Ariane Resnick
Photo: Food & Wine / Amazon Can openers are a staple kitchen tool that you’ll find in pretty much every home. Whether you need one to open canned beans or for their ability to give you fast access to niche ingredients like coconut milk and chipotles in adobo, they’re a must-have tool without a substitute. However, if you open a lot of cans or have issues with your hands, they can be a challenge to use. Enter the electric can opener, which is here to make a somewhat tedious chore quicker and easier.
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1 month ago | 
verywellmind.com | Ariane Resnick
Medicinal mushrooms are nothing new. In fact, their usage is ancient, dating back hundreds of centuries in Asia and traditional Chinese medicine. However, their popularity in the West has seen a steady increase over recent years. Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been specifically buzzy in the wellness world; it's a fuzzy, white mushroom that fans claim can do everything from putting you in a better mood to fighting off the common cold.
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1 month ago | 
foodandwine.com | Ariane Resnick
Photo: Food & Wine If there’s one item everyone equates with a chef, it’s their knife. And as someone who spent many a year as a private chef in people’s homes, I quickly learned to bring my own because it was a rarity that home cooks — even those situated in mansions and estates — sharpened theirs. And while I love my Shun knife set, I didn’t want to travel with them; although, in situations where I knew I’d need a variety of knives, I would.
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1 month ago | 
foodandwine.com | Ariane Resnick
Photo: Food & Wine A mini food processor is one of those pieces of kitchen equipment you might not think is necessary — and might never even consider purchasing — but once you own one, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without it. Never again will I mince a dozen cloves of garlic at once, make a small batch of pesto in the blender (where it will lose all texture if I let it go for a moment too long), or finely chop a bulk quantity of herbs by hand.
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1 month ago | 
verywellmind.com | Ariane Resnick
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you could meet a younger version of yourself? While the reality of that is reserved only for time travelers and fantasy novels, you can replicate the idea with an exercise that combines writing and meditation. It's called "getting coffee with your younger self," and though no beverages need to be involved, it encourages you to find understanding, healing, and self-compassion.
