Glazed turnips are a sweet update on a bitter root vegetable

It wasn’t too long ago that the mere utterance of the words “Brussels sprouts” would cause most Americans to wince, twisting their faces into scowls of disgust. Brussels sprouts were, for several generations, commonly prepared by boiling, a process that makes them smell and taste like farts. It’s no surprise that…

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Author: Allison Robicelli on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

How Do You Navigate Play Dates When You’re a ‘Device-Free’ Family?

As screen-free as you and your little kids may be (or you may want them to be), there comes a point when even the devices of others become unavoidable. You may not want your kids to have tablets, but all of their cousins have them. Your kid wants to play with their friend down the street, but the friend is always…

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Author: Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Meghan Moravcik Walbert to Lifehacker

How to Downgrade Your Chase Credit Card Without Losing Your Points

When the news broke that Chase is raising the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card from $450 to $550, a lot of readers wondered if it was worth keeping the card. While the increased fee comes with additional cardholder benefits, $550 is not exactly a fun and easy amount to shake off when you see it on your…

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Author: Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to Lifehacker