How to Make Chicken Salad at Home Cooking chicken for chicken salad is not a necessity. Read on for a variety of poultry picks, plus how to make homemade chicken salad, what to add to elevate the flavors, and ways to serve chicken salad at a party. Choose the Chicken You can buy chicken salad at the deli, but nothing beats a DIY version made with fresh, top-quality ingredients. It all starts with good chicken....
From barely-there bralettes to lightweight wireless bras, there are so many customer-loved options included in the sale. This Calvin Klein T-shirt bra with more than 3,600 five-star ratings is marked down to just $23. It has memory foam cups that conform to your body, and it’s so comfortable that one former Victoria’s Secret employee calls it their “favorite bra.” If you’re looking for a bra that practically disappears under clothing, opt for this one from the brand’s Invisibles line that’s up to 43 percent off....
The Household Essentials woven wicker basket is specially made to fit on stairs thanks to its unique cut-out design. The accessory can either be carried up and down as you please, or kept in one spot indefinitely. Its foldable handles make transporting loose items and tidying up for deep-cleaning days so much easier. Shop now: $43 (was $71); amazon.com. If you have kids at home, shoppers say the basket can also be an extremely handy tidying tool....
To buy: From $20 with coupon; amazon.com. These shoe organizers make the most out of the unused space under your bed and are only 6 inches tall, so they can squeeze into even the tightest areas. The shoe bag can store 16 pairs while the boot bag can store four for a total of 20 that are safely tucked away and out of sight. Made out of thick and tough reinforced nylon, these bags are built to keep shoes safe, plus they have clear, breathable tops so odors aren’t trapped and you can easily see what’s inside....
To buy: $12 (was $15); amazon.com. “Well, this bra here is amazingly comfortable,” raved one customer. “I can tell I will easily be able to wear it all day in comfort. But the really amazing thing is that there is no uniboob, no underwire, great lift, and comfort… I’m shocked this bra doesn’t cost $50+.” To buy: $12 (was $15); amazon.com. Another added, “The straps are extremely comfortable and so is the band....
All of this begs the question: Should you find other, potentially healthier ways to sweeten your food and drinks besides straight sugar? And are honey and maple syrup two of those better options? There are a lot of naturally sweet sugar alternatives out there—dates, agave syrup, stevia, monk fruit, and more. Though some of these options are newer to the scene, maple syrup and honey are the two natural sweeteners that have been around for awhile—and are often touted as better-for-you swaps....
How many times have you told yourself you were going to do this thing at 2 p.m. You start doing that thing at 2, but a more pressing email comes through—ding!—and you need to answer it. You’re then mesmerized by your inbox full of other emails; might as well answer those while that window’s up. One email links to an article that reminds you of another article your friend sent you the other day that you forgot to read....
My family is just a bit obsessed with Baby Groot and Guardians of the Galaxy. From the t-shirt my brother brought his wife as her only Christmas present to the little mini Rocket and Baby Groot figures I bought my preschooler who hasn’t even seen the movies, yeah we’re a bit obsessed. But he’s just soooo cute as my son would say. Since I know we’re not the only ones who love Baby Groot, I thought it’d be fun to do a round-up of some of the best Baby Groot gifts out there....
The company also owns and operates buybuy Baby, Harmon Face Values, World Market, and Christmas Tree Shop stores, but most of the expected closures will be namesake Bed Bath & Beyond locations. The store closures are intended to reduce the number of “redundant stores” as part of a larger effort to cut costs and focus more on digital efforts. The company has already furloughed the majority of its store associates and is negotiating the payment terms of goods, services, and rent....
I’m definitely swapping my breezy summer bedding for more cold-weather-friendly flannels and weaves (hello-o heathered cashmere!), and adding a neutral, elegant wool throw to the end of my bed. As a bonus, new customers also get 10 percent off its entire site; automatically applied at checkout. And Brooklinen’s not just top of line for bedding. It also has spa-worthy robes, silk pillowcases, weighted blankets, diffusers, and more. Each of these add to a comfy, warm atmosphere that makes it oh-so-difficult to leave my apartment....
Reader question: Does using rice water actually make your hair longer? —@callmebrittmarie As someone who eats rice on a regular basis, I’ve always said that it is one of the most underrated natural beauty ingredients. In recent years, however, it has been picking up steam (rice pun #1) as a treatment for long, silky hair. The #ricewater tag has been cooking up a storm (rice pun #2) on TikTok, and celebrities like Kim Kardashian swear by it for maintaining their long mane....
In a new series called “Is It Worth It?” we’re testing out the extra steps recipes call for to see if they’re worth the additional effort. Think: peeling chickpea skins for creamier hummus, refrigerating cookie dough overnight for more flavorful results, and, in this case, tossing blueberries—or any fruit—in flour to keep them from sinking and/or bleeding. I began by making two batches of our blueberry streusel muffin recipe. In the first batch, I removed two tablespoons of flour from the total amount the recipe called for....
Raw Pack vs. Hot Pack Because fruits are highly acidic, you can use a boiling-water canner to can them (no pricey pressure canner needed). Of course, then the question of raw pack vs. hot pack comes up. For some canned fruit, raw packing isn’t recommended (we’ll let you know when to stick with a hot pack). If you’re new to canning and these terms have your head spinning, don’t worry—the difference is pretty simple....
Chalk paint ideas extend far beyond the world of shabby chic décor and upcycled furniture. Chalk paint can fit into a farmhouse kitchen and a modern bedroom alike, when applied correctly, and the many chalk paint colors available just add to the possibilities. The textured, lived-in look of chalk paint—as opposed to the gloss or semi-gloss of standard paints—gives kitchen cabinets, walls, furniture, and more a little more character, making it easier to establish a real atmosphere or mood in a space....
But if you find yourself slathering a bit too often, we have some bad news: Your precious lip balm may be doing you more harm than good. Counterintuitively, some lip balms can make dry lips worse by contributing to chapping. What gives? Despite the hydrating promise of lip balms, what you see isn’t always what you get. “Certain lip balms only contain humectants (read: immediate moisture)—like hyaluronic acid and glycerin—which draw water from the air,” says Marnie Nussbaum, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City....
Currently, the K-beauty brand’s serum has more than 1,600 overwhelmingly positive reviews on the Sephora website. Multiple shoppers shared reports of immediate change, including one that noticed a difference after only a few days. “My skin feels and looks like it never had any issues with dryness,” they wrote. “My skin looks healthier and brighter. I can definitely see myself purchasing this again.” To buy: $48; sephora.com The serum combines hyaluronic acid with the antioxidizing powers of plum extract, along with vegan collagen and silk proteins....
All beauty products expire. This is especially hard for people who have a tendency to hoard products to “save for later.” But alas, all beauty products have a shelf-life, and your shampoo and conditioner are not immune. Expiration Date Listing Take it from two cosmetic chemists who make them. “Most shampoos will last for 18 months after being opened and will be marked with a PAO (period after opening) on the label,” says Vince Spinnato, cosmetic chemist and founder of TurnKey Beauty Inc....
I first fell in love with Nutella on a trip to France where they put the stuff all over crepes. I guess that was probably 10 to 15 years ago, which is absolutely crazy to think about. Now I just eat it on pretty much anything I can – bread, crackers, cookies – you name it and Nutella makes it better. I’ve had a number of people ask me to come up with some more ideas for brunch food ideas and one of my favorite things for brunch is muffins....
Every family has go-to family recipes. Almond chicken, pizza loaf, and zuppa toscana are some of ours. And this balsamic grilled chicken. It’s one of the easiest recipes yet has tons and tons of flavor because of the balsamic marinade. I know some people aren’t huge fans of balsamic so if you’re one of those people, I recommend trying something else like maybe this orange chicken recipe or these teriyaki chicken bowls....
We’re coming up on the end of my Easter treat recipes – well almost. I’m sharing these carrot cake balls today and then a couple more tomorrow but then that’s it, Easter recipes are over for the year. I’m cutting it a bit close but who cares, these are good enough that I didn’t want to wait until next year! Ever since I made this delicious carrot cake last year, I’ve been wanting to make something else using carrot cake....
