The Scoop on Chia Seed Benefits and How to Start Cooking with Them Right Now Here’s everything you wanted to know about these tiny trendy seeds that are packed with nutrition. By Kristy Alpert Despite their small size, chia seeds are absolute powerhouses in the kitchen and are packed with vital nutrients….
Is Grass-Fed Milk Better than Organic? Let’s clear up the organic milk versus grass-fed milk confusion once and for all. By Kristy Alpert The difference between milk alternatives such as oat milk and almond milk is clear, but when it comes to choosing between different forms of cow’s milk, even the healthiest options can seem decidedly…
8 Tips for Better Boxed Pancakes Get that made-from-scratch taste with these easy boxed pancake mix hacks. By Kristy Alpert There’s no shame in boxed pancakes. These handy, pre-mixed packages are easy to whip together with just a few ingredients. In fact, you won’t find me on a camping trip without a Nalgene…
This Is the Only Way You Should Peel Ginger You’ll wish you knew this trick years ago. By Kristy Alpert Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Fresh ginger adds so…
14 New Hotels We Can’t Wait to Visit in 2021 Kristy Alpert Check out the places we’re excited to check in to in the new year. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2021…if even just the fact that it’s not 2020. But the chance for new adventures, new experiences, and…
Toss the Knife Block, Store Your Kitchen Knives One of These Ways Instead Ew! There may be yeast or mold growing in your knife block. By Kristy Alpert Kitchen knives are some of the most important—and dangerous—tools in the kitchen, and it’s time you treated them that way, which may mean…
Connect with Clients and Colleagues in Dynamic Belgrade By Kristy Alpert On the surface, life appears to move slowly in the capital city of Belgrade, where sidewalks are for strolling, drinks are for sipping, and lunch is an event lasting upwards of three hours. But the reality is this industrious city…
Surrender to Indulgence at Maine’s White Barn Inn By Kristy Alpert The smell of pine needles, brine and campfire smoke released into the air as I lifted my sweater over my head, and the scents once woven into the woolen fibers now lingered faintly on my bare skin. I had spent…
Where to Go Camping in the Ozarks By Kristy Alpert Virgin forests, soaring limestone bluffs, and crystal clear lakes aren’t just the backdrop for the Ozark Mountains’ best campgrounds; they’re the playground. Encompassing more than 32 million acres across four states, the Ozark region has flown under the radar for…
Find a Balance in Bali During a Wellness Retreat By Kristy Alpert Only two hours into my digital detox I felt the unremitting urge to take my phone off airplane mode to check my emails or see if I had any messages from friends and family back home. I still carried…
