6/5/19 Newsletter: 11 Fun and Functional Kitchen Tools

Admit it, you probably have a few gadgets floating around the kitchen. These fun and functional tools can help make even the most mundane tasks, like cutting herbs, a little more fun. A foldable cutting board lets you slide chopped veggies into the pan without losing a single piece and a sieve that attaches to your pot makes draining pasta or veggies less daunting. Explore our list of the top gadgets — there’s something for everyone. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: No-Frizz Edition

Instead of yanking your comb or brush through that mane, start at the ends of your hair and gradually brush your way up. This hack helps you untangle gently without snapping your strands and causing frizz.

Health

Sometimes (okay, most times)  it’s hard to truly disconnect from the world. Being alone without any distraction can be a scary idea, but it’s really important for total wellness. So, how can you get started? Schedule time each week to give yourself time to think, a so-called “pocket of freedom” or unitask. Take the time to focus solely on one thing and truly enjoy it. For some that may be getting through an entire episode without looking at a phone or folding laundry, which can actually be pretty satisfying. Whatever you decide, make it work for you. [mindbodygreen]

Career + Finance + Tech

When you move to a new city, there’s a lot to learn. Feel like a local from the get-go by downloading some local apps. An app like Meetup will help you make like-minded friends, while Like A Local will make sure you know where all the go-to hot spots in your neighborhood are. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Whether you’re a cooking novice or an old pro, there’s always room to learn a few more tricks in the kitchen. For the best bacon try cooking it with water in the pan for even crispness or better yet, the oven for the crispiest, tastiest slices. Craving a fluffy baked potato? Skip the microwave and crank the oven for that, too. Read on and learn more ways to rethink your kitchen go-tos. [The Daily Meal]

Recipe Of The Day: Juicy, grilled steak with a side of homemade chimichurri takes a little bit of planning, but makes a perfectly savory midweek meal. Marinate flank steak for at least two hours in a mix of lime juice, apple cider vinegar, oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, oregano, black and cayenne peppers and salt. Grill, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. In the meantime blend together the chimichurri. Blend together parsley, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, oregano, red pepper and salt and serve this zesty condiment drizzled on the steak. [I Breathe, I’m Hungry]

A tip from yours truly: You can swap in any cut of beef that lends itself well to grilling, but if using skirt or flank steak, be sure to slice it thinly and against the grain to keep it tender.

Do you have a kitchen tip to share? Let us know: [email protected].

Travel

The Gates of Heaven temple in Bali is stunningly beautiful and just begging for a photo op. The dynamic structure symbolizes the boundary between the outer world and the spiritual space within the temple. While you’ll have to snap some high-quality Insta content, it’s also important to be mindful of your surroundings as this is a sacred space, where traditional Hindu holidays are celebrated and prayers offered every day. [Swirled]

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