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  • How to Start a ‘Bee Lawn’ (and Why You Should)

    How to Start a ‘Bee Lawn’ (and Why You Should)

    Traditional lawns — as in, the ones that require ripping up a piece of land, removing any plant life, and then planting and growing a uniform type of grass, which society dictates must be maintained in a certain way — are not the only option for your yard. (For more background, read Lifehacker writer A.A.…


  • Never Cook These Things in Your Air Fryer

    Never Cook These Things in Your Air Fryer

    To some enthusiastic food bloggers, the air fryer is an intuitive appliance that can cook anything and everything. To certain members of my family, it is an inscrutable black box that exist to take up counter space. (“What should I use it for?” they ask, prompting me to spam them with my own content.) The…


  • You’ve Breaded an Eggplant for the Last Time

    You’ve Breaded an Eggplant for the Last Time

    When consumed in casseroles and sandwiches, “breaded and fried” seems to be the default preparation method for eggplant. As a person of Southern origin, I am not opposed to a breaded and/or fried thing, but eggplant doesn’t need it. There are two other efficient ways to prepare eggplant for layering into casseroles and sandwiches, and…