These 3 Thai Recipes Take Salads to Sour, Sweet, Spicy Heights

When I search the internet for “Thai salads,” what usually pops up are Western adaptations with commonly associated Thai or generally Asian nuances: often a lettuce and cabbage mix with fresh herbs and, more often than not, a creamy nut-based dressing. But when I actually delve into traditional Thai cooking, specifically the food culture of … Read more

Keep Your Dog Happy With These 5 Tips

If you ask most dog owners whether they consider their furry friends part of the family, they’d say “yes.” And while training and disciplining your pup is important, it’s equally beneficial to raise them with praise and affection. Beyond the basics, there are some easy, expert-recommended ways to give your pooch an emotional boost and … Read more

Taco Slaw Recipe

A great cabbage slaw for tacos. The local taco truck serves their chicken tacos with cabbage, cilantro, and lime. This is my attempt to recreate their taco toppings. Ingredients ½ small head cabbage, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped ½ red onion, minced 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 … Read more

Baked Banana Chips Recipe

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread banana slices out onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure slices are not touching. Brush with lemon juice. Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes. Check bananas, lifting slices up to separate from the paper once … Read more

Lazy Keto Meals Make It Easy to Lose Big

It’s no secret keto can help you lose weight: It’s been hugely popular for years, with millions of people getting great results. But for some, the diet — which drastically restricts daily carb intake, often to 20 grams a day — can be a struggle. That’s why when we saw #lazyketo starting to rack up … Read more

36 Best Hotels and Resorts in the Maldives (2023)

Over its 20-year history, bigger, flashier resorts have tried to upstage little Cocoa. All-singing hotels with submerged spas, snow rooms, and ice-skating rinks. But this living coral island, still in a plum, not-too-hectic spot in the often-busy South Malé atoll, 40 minutes from the airport by speedboat, has remained in the limelight precisely because of … Read more