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But if you like your snow day treats on the cooler side, you probably have the perfect raw material sitting right outside your door—snow. Just collect some fresh snow, stir it in with a few staple ingredients—milk or cream, sugar, and vanilla extract—and you have a sweet and super-soft ice cream, no special equipment required. Pro tip: Rather than “harvest” snow by scraping off a layer from the lawn, I like to put a big bowl or pot out when snow is forecast, so the snow is less likely to be walked on (or contaminated by) any creatures—and it’s super easy to go out and grab it when you’re ready....

But the only thing standing in the way of all that tart goodness is peeling and coring the apples, especially if your dish calls for a dozen or more. Fortunately, it’s easy to learn how to core apples efficiently, so you can get your favorite recipes ready faster. Apple Types Before you get started, make sure you choose the right apple variety for your recipe. There are dozens of different types available, but some of our favorites include the following:...

While purchasing a residential solar energy system certainly increases your home’s value, it can be a pricey undertaking. The average cost of a rooftop system is between $15,000 and $25,000. Here are a few ways to save money on that price tag when converting your home to solar energy power. Created in 2013 with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot initiative (a program designed to reduce the cost of solar energy and make it cost-competitive with other forms of energy), EnergySage helps shoppers pay significantly less for residential solar than what’s offered outside the platform....

“Daily activities that you’ve grown accustomed to, like sitting at a desk or in a car for a long commute, can lead to chronic muscle shortening and tension, which can then lead to a decreased lumbar (a.k.a lower spine) range of motion,” says chiropractor Kevin Lees, DC, manager of auditing and quality at The Joint Chiropractic in Phoenix. That loss of range of motion in the lower back (or any joint) can increase your risk of injury over time, even from doing something as simple as reaching down to pick up a paper clip....

What Is Cleaning Vinegar? All kinds of vinegar contain acid that brings brightness to foods or helps in food preservation. Distilled white vinegar is often used for cleaning because it is colorless and contains about 5 percent acetic acid. Cleaning vinegar and distilled white vinegar are made in the same way—by fermenting alcohols distilled from corn or grains. Microorganisms (bacteria) process the alcohol into acetic acid and water, or vinegar. Cleaning vinegar contains around 6 percent acid, which actually makes it 20 percent stronger than distilled white vinegar....

As is the case with many new Trader Joe’s products, TikTok users were immediately psyched by this vibrant, sweet newbie, and quickly took to the platform to experiment with it and test-drive its many uses. While some noted the spread was a tad too sugary and slightly different from the ube spread that’s popular in the Philippines, the general consensus was that it’s worthy of a spot in your pantry, especially if you’re partial to sweet, versatile foods....

Simply put, good olive oil improves your food and, though more expensive, can save you money. Quality Dictates Taste How so, you ask? When you cook with better extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin being this article’s focus), it’s far easier to make dishes like a simple pasta taste great. Olive oil also has great potential as a finisher. A pre-meal dousing can brighten soups, savory yogurts, and even ceviche....

What Is Palm Oil? Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil or cooking oil made from the fruit of oil palm trees. It is edible and one of the most commonly used vegetable oils in the world. Palm oil is made by either squeezing the fleshy fruit of the oil palm tree or crushing the kernel at the center of the fruit. The oil can be listed under palm oil or one of about 200 alternative names....

½ cup raw sunflower seeds ¼ teaspoon avocado oil ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika aea salt, to taste For the Tofu Scramble 12 ounces extra-firm tofu ¼ cup chickpea flour 2 teaspoons dried basil ½ teaspoon dried turmeric freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon tamari 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vegan mustard 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, grated 2 teaspoons avocado oil 4 whole-wheat tortillas 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed

From a practical standpoint, it’s rather black and white: You should be paid fairly and adequately for the work that you do. On a personal and emotional level, knowing your compensation is justified and supported improves your sense of self-worth, self-confidence, and, ultimately, your workplace performance, according to career expert and co-founder of Motto, Ashleigh Hansberger. “When you’re underpaid, you can feel emotionally broke, and this seeps into other areas of your personal and professional life that also fall short, including how motivated you are at work,” Hansberger says....

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“Before I had kids, I had more free time, more disposable income, and my idea of self-care was going on a trip for a few nights or heading to the spa. I used to be very conscious of the term self-care, because I was worried it seemed self-indulgent,” she says. “But in the last couple of years, I’ve started to really embrace it. It doesn’t have to be a big thing, and it’s really the simplest things that have such a unique power to elevate your mood....

The London-based Sofia has struggled with credit card debt since she was at university. At first, she had a very low credit limit—but as she earned more money over the years, that credit limit grew, and her spending grew with it until she was carrying a large amount of debt. She kept her credit card debt—and her guilt and shame surrounding it—to herself until she and her boyfriend began talking about purchasing a house together....