When it comes to mental health, everyone has periods in their life where they need to raise their hands and ask for help—and therapists are no exception. A 2010 survey from the American Psychological Association found that 51 percent of practitioners believe their work has been impacted by burnout, anxiety, or depression. Another survey found […]
Archives for May 2019
How to genuinely connect with people, even if you’re a serious social introvert
Last month, while trying to escape a group work dinner because I didn’t know anyone yet (it was, like, my third day), I ran into my boss and admitted that I didn’t know how to connect with people. I felt as if I had transferred to a new school mid-semester, and texting my old coworkers […]
Friday Food Finds: S’Mores Oreos, Lemon Tea Bud Light, Dragon Pudding, and More!
Dragon pudding, the return of S’mores Oreos, and lemon tea-infused Bud Light? What a time to be alive! This week’s Chub Chub Chowdown segment on the Taylor Strecker Show featured a variety of new snacks and bevs to hit the market and they did NOT disappoint. Well, some of them didn’t, at least. Curious to see […]
The Regional Convenience Stores We Wish Would Go National
Whether it’s a 7-Eleven, a Wawa, or a local gas station mini-mart, there’s a nostalgic joy that accompanies popping into a convenient store at any time for a cup of coffee, newspaper, or to satisfy a Tic Tac craving. And while 7-Eleven might not be the pinnacle of localized chain shopping, some entrepreneurial cool-kids are […]
The Best Way to Wash Fruits and Vegetables
What’s the best way to wash fruits and vegetables? And do you have to wash all fruit and veggies you bring into the kitchen, or are there some you can skip? It’s well known that produce can harbor harmful bacteria and viruses, including the germs from the hands of anyone who touched it before it […]
The Salad My Coworkers & I Can’t Stop Eating (Psst, I Got the Recipe!)
Lunch on repeat. Welcome to Chow with Me, where Chowhound’s executive editor Hana Asbrink shares all of the irresistible things she’s cooking, eating, reading, buying, and more. Today: The zippy shrimp salad she’s currently smitten with. During the work week, my lunch game is very predictable. For at least three out of five days, I will have […]
OONI Father’s Day Pizza Oven Giveaway
NO PURCHASE OR WIRELESS DEVICE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES, PUERTO RICO OR CANADA (EXCLUDING QUEBEC) WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD OR AGE OF MAJORITY, WHICHEVER IS OLDER IN YOUR STATE OF RESIDENCE, AT DATE OF […]
The Best Food Secrets at Summer’s Most Popular Music Festivals
Music festival food has come a long way since the first few, like 1967’s Fantasy Fair and Magic Mountain where the only thing anyone ate was LSD dropped on the crowd by the Grateful Dead’s “personal chemist,” Owsley Stanley, as he flew over Golden Gate Park. These days, while talent bookers clamor to secure the summer’s […]
Is rye bread actually good for you? A doctor and RD weigh in
Certain healthy breads (sprouted, whole grain, sourdough) have really hogged our attention. But there’s one oldie-but-goodie bread out there that deserves a bit more love: rye bread. The Scandinavian staple (it’s a must on the Nordic diet!) is slowly but surely making a comeback amongst the wellness set. Hell, if Pippa Middleton swears by rye […]
Never choose between sweet and savory breakfast again with avocado pancakes
Even if it’s topped with eggs and spiced with turmeric, avocado toast is still avocado toast—and it gets a little boring after a while. I’d never suggest giving up avocado for good (outrageous!), but the key to keeping your love for avocado strong is switching up the way you use it. That’s where avocado pancakes […]