BY MICHELLE LOPEZ With her new cookbook, Weeknight Baking, Michelle Lopez of the blog Hummingbird High is on a mission to prove that baking doesn’t have to be a sprawling weekend project. To that point, this snickerdoodle dough comes together with a stand mixer in less than 10 minutes, and the
It’s a double whammy for immunity: Clams and spinach are good sources of zinc and vitamin A, respectively. We also like using Korean-style soybean paste here—its flavor is more assertive than miso. (You could use miso in a pinch, but it won’t pack the same umami punch.) 6 cups water 3 tablespoons doenjang (Korean soybean […]
Rub-a-dub-dub, it’s time to scrub! Right now, hand washing is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from catching COVID-19. And luckily for us, 17-year-old UK designer William Gibson has created a fun website that lets you make your own hand washing infographic for your home! Just visit washyourlyrics.com, type in your little […]
By Joanne Chang When Boston chef and baker Joanne Chang attended Harvard in the ’90s, she began selling chocolate chip cookies to fellow students on a whim. Her recipe, a hacked version of the recipe on the Toll House chocolate chip package, was an instant hit with classmates, and it launched the former math whiz […]
by Gary Barg, Editor-in-Chief of Today’s Caregiver To paraphrase an ancient Chinese Proverb, “May you live in interesting times”. I know why this proverb is also known as an ancient curse! To add to the challenges, we face as family caregivers on a daily basis, we also now need to navigate the torrent of information […]
By Dr. Cara Tannenbaum Nowadays, it seems as if there is a pill for every symptom, big or small. Medications can relieve symptoms, cure illnesses and even prolong life. Not surprisingly, two-thirds of Canadians over the age of 65 years currently take at least five prescription drugs, while almost one-third take 10 or more. However, few […]
By Rick Lauber It’s true that caregivers often benefit from outside assistance, but is it the best idea to ask for help from your own family? Before approaching a sister, brother or other relative for help, consider the following pros and cons. The good… Instills confidence: Handling the ongoing responsibilities of caregiving can be difficult. […]
BY AGATHA KULAGA AND ERIN PATINKIN When we reached out to Ovenly cofounder and entrepreneur Erin Patinkin for her ideas on a new classic cookie, there was one that jumped out first: the linzer, in all its jammy, sandwichy glory. Here, Patinkin and her business partner, Agatha Kulaga, rethink the sandwich portion with a cookie […]
Beat brain fog These tried and true memory boosters can help you remember more. Concentrate: Studies show that it takes at least eight seconds for information to move from your short-to long-term memory. Use crazy fonts: The harder to read, the better. When something is unfamiliar and difficult to read, you exert more effort and […]
There’s some sweetness and a little kick to this creamy soup, which is often what we want when we’re not feeling well. We added parsnips for flavor and function—this unglamorous vegetable may be the next superfood. Parsnips provide multiple vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, for the immune system and overall good health, says Gerda […]