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  • The Energy Bars With the Best Ingredients (and Least Sugar)

    The Energy Bars With the Best Ingredients (and Least Sugar)

    Energy bars — those dense squares of nutrients that bring to mind 1970s dystopian sci-fi movies — offer obvious benefits. They’re convenient, delivering a full serving of calories and nutrition without any prep; they’re shelf-stable; they’re perfect for those busy moments when preparing a more traditional meal isn’t possible. But while many of these bars…


  • How to Make Simple Syrup in Less Than a Minute

    How to Make Simple Syrup in Less Than a Minute

    Simple syrup is nice to have on hand for the times when you feel like making a cocktail at home — but buying it from the store seems kind of wasteful when it’s nothing more than sugar and water. Making your own syrup on the stovetop has its own drawbacks, though (namely that you have…