Make Ahead Cover and chill cooked and undressed beans for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before dressing and serving. Store cooled bread crumb mixture in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day.
Plus, if you’re omitting meat, eggs, and dairy from your diet, you need to make sure that you’re still consuming enough protein. The key nutrient is a crucial component of one’s overall health, and is responsible for producing antibodies, enzymes, blood, connective tissue, hormones, and more. Protein is also critical for muscle repair and growth, which is why it’s important to have a protein-rich meal shortly before or after a workout....
How to Secure Cheaper Rates Sure, travel sites alert you of the best available times to book. However, some hotel rates simply aren’t available online. Hotel prices are subject to change just as quickly as flights, but unlike major airlines, travelers can opt to call hotels directly to save. Prior to booking your next hotel stay, give the front desk a ring and inquire about their package rates, member rates, and pre-purchased inventory blocks to make sure you’re securing the most affordable room option....
But protein needs vary greatly from person to person—your required intake is determined largely by your lifestyle and activity level, muscle mass, age, current state of health, and body composition. There is a simple formula for estimating your body’s protein needs, however. “For people who are active, I take their weight in pounds and convert that to kilograms (divide pounds by 2.2 to get kilograms) and multiply by one,” explains Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a nutrition expert and author....
Another option: use a red or orange-based primer (or even a lipstick!) to counteract the blueish cast that often pokes through. Do so after your eye cream and dab that in before applying concealer over top. Application is key when applying all products in this area, so go gentle and be sure to tap—not rub. If you consider your makeup brush your best friend, go for it, but you might enjoy the more airbrushed finish that a damp sponge gives you instead....
Self-advocacy at the doctor makes it easier for your care provider to understand exactly what you’re experiencing and provide you with care you feel confident in—and comfortable with. But how, exactly, should you do it? Doctor visits can be intimidating. Maybe you’re shy; maybe you feel like you “don’t want to bother anybody” or that your symptoms “don’t deserve their attention”; or maybe you just forget everything you were going to say the second you sit on the exam table....
“Personally, I think seeing the polka dot pattern rise up in home design also helped,” says Justin Hancock, brand marketing manager at Costa Farms. “It fits in perfectly with some of the trendy millennial design themes.” It’s also relatively easy to care for them. If you’ve been thinking about adding this popular plant to your collection, here’s everything you need to know about Begonia Maculata care, from how big it can get to how to propagate your plant....
When you’re choosing hiking boots, don’t go by word of mouth. “One of the biggest mistakes you can make when choosing new hiking boots is to assume that a boot that someone else loves will therefore be the perfect boot for you,” says Jennifer Karr-Lee, product specialist and online community manager at REI. “Everyone’s feet are so different. Whether it’s length, width, volume, arch, shape, or ailments, no one has feet just like you....
“Companies like ours should come out and do the heavy maintenance on it, but in between, there are air conditioning maintenance tips people can follow themselves,” says Dave Mejean, HVAC manager at B&W Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc., an Angi vendor. “It’s like a car: You have to have your mechanic tune it up, but there are still things you can do to make sure it’s running too.” Whether you have central air or a window unit, check out these air conditioning maintenance tips and tricks you can easily do to protect yourself from the summer heat....
So what, then, do we mean by a new surprising ingredient? We’re simply suggesting that you add the sodium in a different form—instead of kosher salt, try seasoning with a splash of soy sauce. By stirring it into the eggs before they hit the pan, the saltiness gets evenly dispersed and doesn’t run the risk of clumping up, like salt. Gluten-free egg-lovers can substitute tamari. We can’t take credit for this genius tip....
If you’re nodding your head in agreement, it’s likely you’re experiencing a bout of social anxiety, either for the first time or in a heightened way—and you’re not alone. Mental Health America reports that 15 million Americans have social anxiety disorder. While social anxiety can rear its ugly head in any scenario, experiencing it at work can be particularly challenging, especially if your office is a highly social environment. Luckily, there are ways to work through it and keep it from impacting your work performance and social interactions....
One the questions I get asked the most is how do I make a party menu? So I’ve put together my tips for creating the ultimate party menu, no matter what the occasion. I’ve used these for planning a 50th birthday party, a bohemian bridal shower, a Halloween carnival, and more! The one thing that is missing in this post are actual recipes! If you need those, these are my top party foods ever....
Dineen, who met her ex-husband before cell phones were a thing, says the concept of online dating was unfamiliar territory to her at the time. “For me, it was a major learning curve, like for a lot of middle-aged divorced people,” she says. “So I had to figure it all out kind of on my own, because I didn’t really have any friends that were in the same boat yet....
Don’t worry—there are ways you can start getting your holiday on now and make your home more festive, without screaming “Christmas.” Try these tips to create a cozy, holiday vibe that’ll take you all the way through New Year’s. “I love any type of fruit, bittersweet, evergreen, nut, pinecone,” says interior designer Benjamin Bradley, host of Holiday Home Makeover With Mr. Christmas. “Bowls mounded with persimmon or pomegranate with a sprig of bittersweet or evergreen look festive, bring a nod to the changing seasons, and can be further enhanced as we get closer to the holidays....
According to celebrity hairstylist Bridget Brager, the best practice is to use either a flatiron or curling iron to boost texture before each messy bun, or use either tool at the end of your style to add polished bends and waves around the face and at the nape of the neck. “These pieces are what make the bun feel unique, so don’t be afraid to let them drop out and be seen,” she says....
