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| Friday, October 13th, 2023 | |
| 3:00 pm | How to Take Care of Your Knives Like an Adult  Youve finally invested in a few high quality knives. You wont regret it. Not only will a good knife make cutting easier, but the materials used will ensure your knives stay sharper for longer. (Unlike the set of knives in the molded plastic box that cut like spoons after six months.) But like any important tool,& |
| 1:30 pm | How to Buy, Use, and Care for Nonstick Cookware  Nonstick cookware makes cooking easier, but it doesnt necessarily make cooking better. It doesnt sear as well as cast iron or stainless steel, its finicky finish is at odds with both the dishwasher and metal utensils, and Teflon has a reputation for being less than safe. |
| 2:00 pm | The Eight Basic Baking Tools You Need (Even If You Don't Bake That Much)  Whether you have no interest in baking, or cant wait to get your oven mitts dirty, youre going to need some solid baking gear. Theres a huge range of fancy and fascinating tools, but most of it is only necessary if you plan on making a specific good. (My madeleine pan is currently collecting dust, poor thing).& |
| 2:30 pm | Skip the Knife Block and Buy These Knives Instead  Knife blocks seem like a great idea at first. You assume there are a variety of useful knives in there, and you get a whole row of steak knives for one low price. You may not eat steak that often, and never with seven other people, but who can say no to so many matching knives? You, thats who. That mass-produced& |
| 12:00 pm | Welcome to The Grown-up Kitchen  Hello, and welcome to The Grown-up Kitchen. While Allie and I usually focus on helping people cook better, smarter, and faster through tips, tricks, and (of course) hacks, were getting back to basics here, and giving true culinary beginners the attention they deserve. |
| 12:30 pm | How to Buy, Use, and Care for a Cast Iron Pan  People love to get weird about cast iron pans. Some fear them, some fetishize them, but everyone has an opinion about them. Be not afraid: Cast iron is cheap and hard to permanently damage beyond repair. With a little know-how and a reasonable amount of care, its one of the easiest (and most rewarding) pans to cook& |
| 1:00 pm | How to Buy, Use, and Care for Stainless Steel Cookware  Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of the kitchen. It quietly and competently does its job, without the need for pampering (like cast iron) or any public drama (like Teflon-coated nonstick). If cast iron is a flashy Leo who lives for praise, stainless steel is an efficient, self-assured Capricorn. (Im not& |
| 12:55 am | Where to Stream the Umass Vs. Penn State Game  In this homecoming game, Penn States Nittany Lions are hosting Umass Minutemen in a cross-conference game. This is only the second time these teams have ever faced each other, and it seems tailor made for returning alumni who want to see Penn destroy another team. The spread is a massive 42.5 points in Penns favor,& |
| 1:00 am | Todays NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, October 13, 2023  If youre looking for the Connections answer for Friday, October 13, 2023, read onIll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 13, NYT Connections #124! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to todays& |
| Thursday, October 12th, 2023 | |
| 9:47 pm | The Best Way to Clean Your Uggs  Uggs are ubiquitous in the winter, though they cycle from being actually-trendy to ironic-trendy and back again pretty regularly. Regardless, the sheepskin boots and slippers are a staplealbeit one that gets pretty dirty in all the slush and salt. Uggs sells a cleaning kit, but after dropping all that money on the& |
| 10:00 pm | Where to Stream the California Vs. Utah Game  The imaginatively named Utah Utes are hosting the California Golden Bears this weekend at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Both teams are coming from losses last week with scores that highlight each teams strengthCal went down 52-40 and Utah was beaten 21-7, so its offense versus defense, Utahs immovable& |
| 9:00 pm | The Pura 4 Smart Diffuser Answers the Question, Why Would Anyone Need a Smart Diffuser?  There was a time, not long ago, when I thought the concept of a smart diffuser was like giving a fish a bicycle. Why does a diffuser need to be smart? Well, after trying out the Pura 4 Smart Diffuser, now I know. (But if you read this review and still prefer your scents dumb, go ahead, get a candle.) |
| 9:00 pm | These Popular TikTok Cleaning Hacks Dont Actually Work  The concept of finding a hack that makes your life easier or cheaper is especially tempting when it comes to cleaning your houseand TikTok is full of such advice. But many of the cleaning hacks you find there feature superficial results, basic misinformation or disinformation, and the sad state of STEM education in& |
| 8:15 pm | The Right Way to Dry Bread for Stuffing  Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, the broth-soaked bread dish is a Thanksgiving must-have. Though its not advisable to stuff the turkey with anything, its commonly agreed upon that stuffing is usually made with a white bread of some kindusually sandwich bread or sourdoughand that the bread should be& |
| 8:30 pm | Where to Stream the USC Vs. Notre Dame Game  I can say without fear of contradiction that this Saturdays game between USC and Notre Dame will be the most dramatic football contest since Knute Rocknes inspirational win one for the Gipper halftime speech in 1928. |
| 8:00 pm | Where to Stream the Ohio State Vs. Purdue Game  The Ohio State Buckeyes travel to West Lafayette, Indiana this Saturday with the intention of thrashing the outmatched Purdue Boilermakers. |
| 7:30 pm | Where to Stream the Stanford Vs. Colorado Game  Even though the Colorado Buffaloes won their game against ASU last week by three, according to coach Deion Sanders, the team was playing like hot garbage. |
| 6:00 pm | These Refurbished Ninja Kitchen Appliances Are Deeply Discounted Right Now  Right now, Woot is selling refurbished Ninja kitchen appliances for more than 50% off their original pricesand some for as little as $36. These deals all expire at 1 a.m. ET on Oct. 14 (if they dont see out first). |
| 6:30 pm | How the Pixel 8 Pro Stacks Up Against the iPhone 15 Pro Max  The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Pixel 8 Pro are two of the biggest phones on the market right now, and both offer flagship experiences with impressive displays, solid designs, and fantastic performance. But if youre trying to choose between two of the best phones on the market, how do you pick one over the other?& |
| 7:00 pm | Why Edge Is Blocking YouTube (and How to Fix It)  YouTube is perhaps the best place on the internet to kick back, relax, and watch free long-form videos for hours on end. And whether youre trying to watch a video during lunch, or stream something before bed, you dont want your browser coming between you and your entertainment. |