Raisin d’être: Is it worth it to dry your own grapes?

Raisins once enjoy a favored place in society, as evidenced by the fact they were distributed as prizes in ancient sporting events. But they occupy a weird place in our present food landscape. Are they a snack or an ingredient? Delicious treat or lunch box cast-off? And are millennials killing them? Earlier this year,…

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Author: Zach Brooke on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

Why You Should Lie (to Yourself) About Your Age

For many years, my mom has been telling herself—and anyone else who will listen—that she’s 45 years old. She’s not actively trying to deceive us (I’m 37, so I’m not falling for it); she’s trying to deceive herself. She’d read somewhere that if you tell yourself you’re a younger age, you’ll start to feel younger.

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert

The Case for Savory Whipped Cream

Heavy cream, in its liquid form, is a fairly neutral ingredient that can be added to sweet or savory dishes, to bring luxurious texture, rich mouthfeel, and glorious fat. But for some reason, once you whip it, it gets restricted to dessert applications, even though there is no real reason for it.

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker

How to Take Control of Your Schedule

If you want to do something, block off time for it. This includes everything from the task you have to finish at work to the walk you want to take with your family. The novel you want to write. The weekly game night or date night. The sleep you want to prioritize.

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Author: Nicole Dieker