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Photo: Claire LowerI have my vinaigrette formula locked down. Equal parts acid and fat, with a bit of Dijon mustard, a spoonful of some sort of liquid sweetener, and a pinch of salt is all I need. Add everything to a jar, shake it up to emulsify, and pour it on a pile of vegetables.…

The love of crumb cake runs deep in my family. You might know it as coffee cake, streusel, or—as my dad calls it—crumb buns, but no matter the name, I want a slice. Inexplicably, I hate making crumb topping. Whipping up a cake batter is fine, but the mixture of sugar, flour, and butter destined…

Image: Restaurant.comInflation hasn’t been kind to the cost of dining out. If you’re looking for a way to ease the strain on your credit card while still enjoying a meal you didn’t make yourself, don’t forget about Restaurant.com.A survivor of the 2000s dot-com boom/bust, Restaurant.com has been selling gift certificates for local and national restaurants online…

Photo: Markus Mainka (Shutterstock)Most Scandinavian Airlines flights from the United States to Europe for the fall and winter are on sale right now: You can find flights as low as $360 for many European cities if you book with the Nordic airline. The flights must take place between October 1, 2023 and March 31 2024, and…

Instant noodles are one of my favorite convenience foods. They’re cheap and quick to make, and you can add all sorts of stuff to them bulk them up. Instant ramen is the most ubiquitous, but anyone who’s been to an Asian grocery store knows that there’s a whole world of instant noodles out there, and…

Booking a rideshare from the airport always involves a delicate dance. You don’t want to spend a lot of time waiting outside, but you also want to avoid keeping your driver idling while you make your way to the designated pickup—especially if you have to walk a long way or even hop on a shuttle…

Never give your dog chicken bones. If you have a pup, you’ve probably heard that advice. But what about bones from steak or other kinds of meat? And if you’ve heard that you shouldn’t give dogs any bones, you might be wondering why pet stores and butchers sell dog bones at all.Cooked bones are never…

I started planning the summer in February, and actually felt like the kids’ activities were squared away: camps, outings, kits, books, devices, scooters, travel plans—check! What else do I need to sustain this precarious summer dynamic where two elementary kids need plenty of entertainment, sunshine, and rest while I need to work from home and…

Father’s Day is two weeks away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what you’re going to eat, with or without your dad. Here are a few of the food deals and freebies available that weekend. As always, this isn’t an exhaustive list of every restaurant offer available for Father’s Day—just a few…

Photo: Katia Seniutina (Shutterstock)Though it’s a necessity when you’re traveling, once you’re back at home, luggage basically sits there taking up valuable space until you need it again. It may be tempting to stick it in a corner of your basement or garage, or throw it up into your attic without a second thought, but…