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☆ I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 6 tips for making the best grilled chicken.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Alissa Fitzgerald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhether you're having people over or bringing a meal to a potluck, grilled chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. Buy high-quality chicken from a trusted sourceIt's important to read the labels on your chicken. Joe Gough/ShutterstockFirst and foremost, buy a good chicken from a trusted source. AdvertisementDon't underestimate the power of marinades, cures, and brinesA good marinade or brine can add even more flavor to a chicken. Getty ImagesA good BBQ sauce can bring finger-licking qualities to your chicken, but don't add it too soon.

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☆ This Is Hot Slaw. And Cleveland, Tenn., Wants You to Love It, Too.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Emily Cochrane | Audra Melton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

In Cleveland, Tenn., a side dish became the main event after it gained statewide recognition. May 18, 2024Attend a barbecue, church potluck or summer dinner in the small city of Cleveland in eastern Tennessee, and somewhere on the table, there will be a dish of hot slaw. People here slather it on hot dogs, plop it on pulled pork or simply reach for a heaping spoonful. So when the State Legislature named hot slaw as Tennessee’s first official state food this year, born-and-raised residents elsewhere in the state were flummoxed. What was this dish that had vaulted over Moon Pies, the hickory smoked barbecue of Memphis and Nashville’s hot chicken?

Organizations: State Legislature Locations: Cleveland, Tenn, Tennessee, Memphis

☆ How a millennial Lyft driver used the gig to travel to all 50 states, launch a food blog, and get started on a book
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Kreskin J. Torres, a Lyft driver, has traveled across all 50 states, documenting his dining experiences. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKreskin J. Torres, 35, has eaten his way through all 50 states — including Alaska and Hawaii. Learning the most profitable places and times to driveTorres noticed he would get more profitable rides driving around suburbs, airports, and sports stadiums, locations coveted by drivers as they get more tips and sometimes elevated fares. He learned New Year's will always be profitable, though rides slow down around February before picking up in mid-March.

Persons: Kreskin J, Torres, —, Kreskin, Foodie, he's, I've, what's, that's Torres, Uber, huckleberry swirls, Xing Xing, Year's, It's, He's Organizations: Service, Army, Baltimore, Wichita ., Uber, Android, Apple Locations: Alaska, Hawaii, Minneapolis, San Antonio, Austin, tacos, Arizona, Arkansas, Montana, Jackson , Mississippi, Holcomb , Missouri, Wichita

☆ I'm a wedding planner. Here are 12 common mistakes I see guests make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-05 | by ( Elisabeth Kramer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

I'm a professional wedding planner, and I've seen plenty of bad guest behavior at events. AdvertisementIn my years as a professional wedding planner, I've learned a thing or two about the people who attend my events. Here are the most common mistakes I see wedding guests make, and how to avoid them. AdvertisementWhen you refuse to RSVP, you force the couple to track down the information when they're already way too busy trying to plan their wedding. Alex Gukalov/ShutterstockIt never fails to amaze me what a wedding guest will leave out for anyone to grab — purses, cell phones, credit cards.

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☆ When my oldest sister died suddenly, I moved to Houston to help out with my mom's care. I'm glad for this time with her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Sheryl Nance-Nash | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

When my oldest sister died unexpectedly, my other sisters and I had to rethink my mom's care. I moved to Houston, too, to be closer to Mom and help take care of her. When my oldest sister died unexpectedly and tragically in 2020, the world turned upside down, including the plan for who would take care of our mom. My youngest sister Lorie was still in California, but lived a two-hour drive each way from our mom. My other two sisters and I had a decision to makeMe, Lorie, and our middle sister, Kai, who lives in Houston, did a Zoom and discussed what to do next.

Persons: —, Sharon, Lorie, Kai, that's, Houston, I've Organizations: Service, sis Locations: Houston, California, New York, Jamaica, Stanislaus County, Kai, Texas, United States

☆ Martha Stewart made a baked apple and flan for her fellow inmates while they were all in jail, says a woman who served time with the celeb
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA couple of months behind bars didn't stop Martha Stewart from partaking in one of her favorite hobbies. People obtained an exclusive clip from a new CNN miniseries, "The Many Lives of Martha Stewart," in which several people recounted what it was like being in prison with Stewart. She served five months in Federal Prison Camp Alderson in West Virginia and another two years of supervised release. A representative for Stewart did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI sent outside regular business hours.

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☆ Butterball turkey CEO takes us to his Thanksgiving table
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

CEO Jay Jandrain has been in the turkey business for 34 years. Jandrain tells Business Insider that his father was in the turkey business, too, so it's a family affair. It was an extra big deal because his dad was in the turkey business. He says he appreciates all the different ways to cook a Thanksgiving turkey — and changes it up from time-to-time. AdvertisementAnd when in doubt, Jandrain says, call the Butterball Turkey Talk Line to speak to one of the turkey experts for guidance.

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☆ Turkey Doesn’t Have to Be the Only Game at the Table
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( New York Times Games | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Christina Iverson and Tracy Bennett, who make puzzles for The New York Times, are offering a tidy potluck of seasonal games for NYT Cooking readers. All you need are pencils, paper and volunteers to play the game host and keep score. First, we have a know-your-tablemates guessing game that we considered calling Family F(y)ood before settling on Talking Turkey. Another game, Two Truths and a Pie, asks players to spot the untruths mixed in with facts about the holiday. Finally, for dessert, there’s a round and yummy Midi-size crossword that may speak to your sweet (or savory) tooth.

Persons: Christina Iverson, Tracy Bennett, you’re Organizations: The New York Times Locations: Talking Turkey

☆ Even though turkey prices dropped, Thanksgiving dinner won't be cheaper this year. Here are 5 ways to bring costs down.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Jennifer Streaks | Senior Personal Finance Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Turkey costs may be down, but Thanksgiving dinner will still be expensive this year. Make dinner a potluck, opt for cuts of turkey instead of the whole bird, or use a Thanksgiving meal kit to save. Inflation is finally slowing down and turkey prices have dropped, but Thanksgiving dinner will still be expensive this year. You will be surprised at what you already have on hand that you can whip up for Thanksgiving dinner. Use a Thanksgiving meal kitIn an effort to make Thanksgiving prep easier and less expensive, several retailers have put together Thanksgiving meal kits that have all you need in one place and for a budget -friendly price.

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☆ The Best Hamburger Helper You’ve Ever Had
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( Priya Krishna | More About Priya Krishna | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Sometimes, you put a recipe out into the universe and genuinely wonder: Will anyone care? It’s the scary, vulnerable side of developing recipes, and I felt it when I first published this recipe for homemade Hamburger Helper (above) in 2019. In many ways, the recipe felt like a left turn, what with all the American cheese and bacon. And Hamburger Helper is so deeply retro — would people still be interested in cooking it? put a sharp accent on the dish, making it feel more restaurant-y than supermarket-y.

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☆ 10 affordable dinner party recipes to help you plan a fabulous meal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( Laura Denby | Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

That’s why we love these simple, affordable recipes that help you curate an impressive dinner party without breaking the bank. Tara Donne / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: White SangriaWarm Marinated OlivesWhen it comes to affordable appetizers, it doesn’t get much easier than a plate of marinated olives. Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Stuffed MushroomsGoat Cheese Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are perfect for a party—they’re irresistible, affordable and a total crowd pleaser. Either way, they’re easy and affordable to make, and your guests won’t be able to resist a second helping. Matt / Food NetworkGet the Recipe: Chicken EnchiladasMini Cheese BallsThese cheese balls make an adorable appetizer.

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☆ Restaurant Review: A Postcard to Chinatown, Mailed from the Lower East Side
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Pete Wells | More About Pete Wells | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Potluck Club opened last summer on Chrystie Street on the Lower East Side — outside the old boundaries of Chinatown, in an area where younger Chinese businesses sidle up against tattoo parlors, oyster bars and candlelit cocktail lounges with disguised speakeasy entrances. Given all the threats facing Chinatown, Potluck Club could have come across as sentimental or wistful, but it’s not. It isn’t a great restaurant, but it knows how to have a good time. Just past that is a display of movie posters from the golden age of Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema. A mural celebrates “Shaolin Popey,” the 1994 slapstick martial arts movie featuring two ass-kicking boy monks.

Persons: it’s, Shaw Organizations: Potluck Locations: Chinatown, Hong Kong

☆ Gen Zers and millennials are ditching 'spendy friends' who are tempting them to overspend and go into debt
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Grace Mayer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Financial differences are driving some Gen Zers and millennials to break up with their "spendy friends." Eighty-eight percent of millennials and 80 percent of Gen Zers said spending time with these friends resulted in them taking on debt. Forty-three percent of millennials said they overspent on dining out, as did 37% of Gen Zers. In addition, 37% of millennials and 32% of Gen Zers report overspending on drinks and nights out. More than a third of Gen Z consumers, 36%, also said they overspent on clothing.

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☆ 18 Best Deals to Shop at the Container Store Memorial Day Sale
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

By Leslie YazelIt’s the age-old consumer joke: You buy things and then you have to buy more things to store those things. And while the Container Store is known for storage, the retailer sells a wide range of products. For more Memorial Day sales, see our staff picks and best deals. I used to use a terracotta disk in my brown sugar container to make it last longer without getting solidified. It is compatible with several Pop container sizes released after August 2019.

☆ Kick Off Summer With These 5 Breezy Make-Ahead Salads
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Kay Chun | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

It may be spring, but summer — and all its abundance — is on the horizon, ready to encourage breezy communal dining under the glow of the sun and the grill. No gathering of the season is complete without bounteous produce, which can be quickly and easily turned into crowd-pleasing sides. These summer dishes, all ready in less than an hour, pair wonderfully with beloved classic cookout foods, whether burgers or hot dogs, grilled chicken or seafood. Do all of the chopping and cooking earlier in the day, or even the night before, then toss again or assemble right before serving. So start tucking these recipes away: Summer awaits.

Economic worries have made this holiday season particularly stressful for some. The holiday season can bring out the absolute worst in some kids. Some parents welcome that break from structure, and that’s OK. “Parents get to decide what works and what doesn’t work with their family,” Dr. Naumburg said. “Gratitude and savoring are the opposite.”Dr. Kurtz recommended starting a simple gratitude practice early in the holiday season. As the holidays unfold, make an effort to savor the season, Dr. Kurtz said.

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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday ahead, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 10,037 reviews on AmazonOral-B makes some of our favorite electric toothbrushes. Best Walmart Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 103 reviews at WalmartTineco’s S10 Cordless Smart Stick Vacuum is one of the brand’s newest models. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

You could also plan a progressive dinner party with your neighbors where each house hosts a course. If I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner, it's likely that I've already started making preparations a couple of days before. I am a huge fan of dim sum and had heard that dim sum restaurants were often open on Thanksgiving Day so I decided to take my mom for dim sum that year. You could be the person who helps save someone else's Thanksgiving dinner while making money and saving your own holiday meal. Your traditional Thanksgiving meal doesn't have to stress you out financially.

☆ One sentence from the Fed got markets all worked up. Then Powell spoke
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

BIG PICTUREThe Fed is operating on data that’s offered a murky view of the economy’s health in recent months. On one hand, the housing market is cooling off markedly, but higher borrowing costs so far haven’t made a dent in inflation. That may reassure the Fed that there’s room to keep rate hikes going without triggering a recession. There is a glut of avocados in America and that’s triggered a steep drop in wholesale prices. Don’t yell at me, I don’t make the rules…Anyway, starting Thursday, it’s festive cup season, which Starbucks fans seem excited for.

☆ The Ayahuasca Diaries
▼ + stars: | 2022-06-26 | by ( Mattathias Schwartz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +37 min

But please understand: I didn't drink ayahuasca so I could write an article about it. I wrote an article about it so I could drink ayahuasca. I was desperate to drink ayahuasca — I had been for several months, in fact — and the formality of an assignment would help me out at home. Instead, a friend of a friend linked me up with an ayahuasca sangha, a Buddhist word for a spiritual community. I thought of my old friend, Scott, who, many years before, had declined an opportunity to drink ayahuasca.

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