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Zwilling J.A. Henckels Bamboo Magnetic Knife Stand Cutlery and More | Credit: Cutlery and More Zwilling J.A. Henckels Bamboo Magnetic Knife Stand Cutlery and More | Credit: Cutlery and More Zwilling J.A. Henckels Bamboo Magnetic Knife Stand Cutlery and More | Credit: Cutlery and More Zwilling J.A. Henckels Bamboo Magnetic Knife Stand Cutlery and More | Credit: Cutlery and More | Credit: Cutlery and More You know that slot-topped knife block that sits on many kitchen counters?...

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high fiber lunch prep Whether you're stopping in to pick up everything you need for dinner tonight or to snag that trending new product, a regular Trader Joe's run has become a must-do for those of us lucky to live near one. The convenience, affordability and overall cleverness of TJ's products continues to inspire us, especially when it comes to quick and easy meal prep. With their wide assortment of unique salad kits, prechopped vegetables and ready-to-eat proteins, Trader Joe's makes it super simple (and fun!...

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch is a great time to expose kids to a variety of flavors and textures by serving familiar foods in different ways. But meals don’t need to be overly fussy or complex to be delicious and appealing. It’s possible to serve at least a week’s worth of fun and healthy kids’ lunches using many of the same ingredients, and many can be prepped ahead. Follow these simple tips for planning out your meals and then try our five kid-friendly lunch ideas to pack for school below....

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We get it—sometimes just getting the dirty dishes out of the sink is a huge win after a long day. However, there are a few rules of thumb to consider next time you’re sudsing up your dinnerware. We spoke with Melissa Maker, cleaning expert and founder of Clean My Space, to learn more about some common dish-cleaning mistakes we might be accidentally making: 1. Not Soaking Your Dish or Cookware Before Cleaning “There is value to pre-treating a dish or pot or pan that has something caked on it or it has been sitting out for a while,” Maker says....

Ina Garten Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Ina Garten Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images If there’s one thing all home cooks need, it’s a simple recipe—preferably one that will make some leftovers for lunch the next day. That’s why we were so excited when we heard about the premise for Ina Garten’s forthcoming cookbook, Go-To Dinners. Garten has described the collection, which comes out October 25, as a group of “easy, make-ahead, prep-ahead, freeze-ahead and simply assembled recipes,” which sounds like exactly what we need to make it through a busy fall....

blog post photo Watch: Make Oatmeal 3 Delicious Ways! Yes, Mark Bittman’s smackdown on McDonald’s oatmeal in his recent New York Times Opinionator column, “How to Make Oatmeal…Wrong,” introduced some valid points. Making your own oatmeal at home can be-and often is-healthier. (Click here for some quick and easy recipes for cooking every kind of oats.) And although its name implies it contains maple syrup, it doesn’t-it’s “natural flavor” and caramel coloring....

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reusable straws reusable straws reusable straws reusable straws Protecting the environment and cutting back on waste is always a good move—especially when you can find easy and cheap ways to do so. A great place to start is by swapping your plastic straws for eco-friendly straws that are made from more sustainable materials such as bamboo, glass, silicone and stainless steel. These reusable and eco-friendly straws are super easy to clean (whether by hand or in the dishwasher), and they’re also pretty cute!...

You may be thinking about ways to strengthen your immune health right now, what with a global pandemic raging. It may not be possible to prevent disease by eating any one type of food or taking supplements, but it’s never a bad thing to try to maintain a strong immune system through a healthy diet. The easiest way to start is with vitamin C, and more specifically, with oranges, according to EatingWell’s meal plan editor, Victoria Seaver, M....

Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cranberry Relish Pictured recipe: Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cranberry Relish What you eat and what you don’t eat plays a pretty large role in your heart health. Of course, genetics and other lifestyle factors are important too. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide—and in the U.S. it accounts for about 1 of every 3 deaths. Deaths from heart disease have been declining over the past four decades, but the decline has stalled in the last few years....

Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken & Orzo Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Sign up here to get a meal plan delivered to your inbox every Saturday! Who says you can’t eat healthy and enjoy the comfort foods you crave? These Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipes prove that you can have the best of both worlds. This week of healthy dinners incorporates the principles of the Mediterranean diet, with veggies, whole grains, healthy fats and lean protein, in a cozy, comforting form—think soup, pasta, burgers and casseroles!...

williams sonoma working glasses Credit: Williams Sonoma williams sonoma working glasses Credit: Williams Sonoma williams sonoma working glasses Credit: Williams Sonoma williams sonoma working glasses Credit: Williams Sonoma Meal prep can be described in many accurate ways: efficient, affordable, nutritious, handy…but rarely do we think of “meal prep” and think “ooh la la, tres chic!” That all changes now, thanks to the designers at Williams Sonoma, who just launched a line of smart and stylish Working Glasses that one reviewer raves, “are wonderful for storing condiments like olive salad and small batches of chutneys....

hot air balloons with the British flag Credit: Beaverbrook Estate This weekend marks the celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee—70 years in service to the Commonwealth as the queen of England—and she is the first British monarch to reach this impressive milestone. Official celebrations began yesterday (June 2) and those living in the U.K. have a four-day holiday weekend through Monday, June 6. Festivities to make their merriment include horse races, picnics, concerts and Jubilee lunches that will take place across the globe on Sunday afternoon, June 5....

Beefless Vegan Tacos Styling: Sammy Mila & Leslie Poyzer; Photo: Jacob Fox Beefless Vegan Tacos Styling: Sammy Mila & Leslie Poyzer; Photo: Jacob Fox Beefless Vegan Tacos Styling: Sammy Mila & Leslie Poyzer; Photo: Jacob Fox Beefless Vegan Tacos Styling: Sammy Mila & Leslie Poyzer; Photo: Jacob Fox Pictured Recipe: Beefless Vegan Tacos There are few foods as simple and totally craveable as tacos. They also make for a great kitchen-sink meal in a pinch....

In an ideal world, we would all find time to make every meal from scratch day after day. But in the real world with busy schedules, that isn’t always possible. However, convenient doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. These healthy packaged foods are ready to grab and go so you have have a nutritious and filling breakfast in a pinch. It is the most important meal of the day, after all. 1....

7-Day-High-Fiber-Meal-Plan-630-Tile.jpg Fiber is a nutrition rock star with some pretty amazing health benefits. Research credits eating more fiber with weight loss, healthier gut bacteria, more regularity in your gut (aka better poops), a healthy heart and decreased risk of diabetes. So if fiber can do all that, why are 95% of Americans still not getting enough? On average, Americans only eat 16 grams of fiber a day-far from the 28 grams recommended in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans....

Summer vacation often means a diet of restaurant meals, ice cream, margaritas and fried seafood. It’s delicious and should be enjoyed! But often many of us are craving a sense of normalcy (and vegetables!) in our post-vacation meals. In this 7-day plan, we focus on simple recipes that are a snap to prepare, so you can ease back into your routine. The goal is to get back into home-cooked meals without a ton of effort—because the harder something is to do, the harder it will be to stick with it—while enjoying the best flavors of summer....

If you’ve shopped at a Cost Plus World Market, chances are you went for their affordable, on-trend furniture and other home décor finds. But if you look past those items (literally, and walk to the back of the store), you’ll find a diverse array of foods and beverages. You can always score the best holiday-themed food items (I just scored a bag of red and white heart-shaped pasta for Valentine’s Day) and, of course, there are plenty of salty snacks and after-dinner treats—aka the less-healthy stuff....