Category: From Around The Web

Weekend reading features my favorite vegan recipes from around the web, as well as newsworthy articles on health, nutrition, body image, and veganism.

Funny Or Die Unearths A Lost Donald T…
“Funny Or Die Presents Donald Trump’s The Art Of The Deal: The Movie” stars Johnny Depp as a young Donald Trump in the 1988 made-for-TV movie he wrote, directed, and starred in.

A big reason so many people struggle with diet and exercise is because the majority of diet and exercise books have overcomplicated the real issues.
The post The Diet Book No One Will Write (So I’m Sharing It For Free) appeared first on Born Fitness.

The brussels sprout latkes with tofu sour cream from Jessica Nadel’s Superfoods 24/7 are proof that enjoying superfood ingredients can be easy + delicious!

Menu Plan Monday features weekly vegan, gluten free dinner menu plans that make meal preparation and batch cooking organization fun!

New Sitter Wanted – Can someone help us find a new babysitter, ours is doing it wrong. Dailyhaha is your daily dose of laughs!

For years, the bodybuilding, protein-gorging community has maligned collagen for its inessentiality and lack of input into the muscle-protein synthesis process. From their perspective, it sort of makes sense. Why bother with “low quality” protein like gelatin/collagen when you can pound the whey, eat the meat, and focus on other sources of the essential amino […]

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering some questions from the comment board of last week’s collagen post. You guys came up with some really interesting, useful ones that deserve closer examination. First, I explore whether—and how—increasing one’s collagen intake could conceivably worsen a person’s lipid profile. There’s actually a possibility, believe it or […]

 

Apartment Therapy house tours are a treasure trove of inspiration and decorating ideas. They are real-life examples of what people do with their spaces — often without a lot of money, but with tons of creativity. Here are some of our favorites from the past year….

 

Canned beans are a staple to keep in the pantry at all times. Pick your favorite variety and watch how easily and seamlessly this simple and inexpensive food can save your meal. From chili and soup, to burritos and rice dishes, canned beans know how to be the hero of the dinner table — just as long as you know the ins and outs of cooking with them. Here are five mistakes to avoid.

The fitness industry–especially when it comes to muscle building–could learn something from movies. Science is valuable, but so are proven techniques.
The post How to Master the Art of “Old School” Muscle Building appeared first on Born Fitness.

Area Man Builds Daughter Incredible Tree Bedroom, Strong Contender for World’s #1 Dad

Heather’s Brightly Patterned San Francisco Home

This Star Wars Nursery Is Cuter Than an Ewok

Jennifer’s “Miles Redd Meets Wes Anderson” Home

 

With the U.S. celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it felt like a good week to take up the question of compassion. In a week when we commemorate high human virtue (not to mention lend each other support during our biggest community endeavor of the year), what does it mean to offer compassion—and how […]

When you’re too busy it can harm you physically and mentally. I made several lifestyle changes to restore my health and sanity. They could save yours too.

Uncertainty may feel scary, but it can also be beautiful. Each day is a new blank canvas. How lucky are we to be able to start all over every day?

There are many variations of Vietnamese beef stew, but what they all have in common are intensely aromatic herbs and spices. Star anise, cinnamon, lemongrass, cilantro, mint, basil…these ingredients turn beef stew into a vibrant meal, rather than a bland, beige bowl of meat. Those herbs and spices don’t just smell good, though. There’s a […]

 

I’m in the habit of picking up a can of tomatoes every time I head to the grocery store, but I hardly amass more than two or three cans. Inevitably, I’ll come across a recipe that calls for canned tomatoes and, lucky for me, all I have to do is stroll to the pantry and pull them out. This recipe from Jamie Oliver provides a compelling reason to always keep canned tomatoes on hand if you don’t already — and that reason comes in the form of a rich tomato and red pepper pork stew.

 

Name: Brittany Skwierczynski and Brittany Purlee Location: Wicker Park — Chicago, Illinois Size: 1,070 square feet Years lived in: 3 years; Rented

Graphic designer Brittany Skwierczynski and photographer Brittany Purlee, art school classmates and friends reunited in Chicago, have collaborated in styling a two bedroom apartment in Wicker Park. This bright, lively space is a direct reflection of both of their creative backgrounds and welcoming personalities. The two have curated the space to highlight the tall ceilings, abundance of light, and wooden floors of the old apartment building.

Open House Tour

 

Marine Corporal Wright returns home and is greeted by his adoring wife. After their reunion they head to school to surprise their kids one by one.

We almost killed off the buffalo, and now we have a chance to help them return to their native lands. Support the Tanka Fund. Research of the Week Low cholesterol, especially LDL and HDL, predicts increased suicidality. Trail running quells anxious rumination. Dunbar’s number persists into our social media networks. Beards may protect hospital workers against staph infections. Catch-up […]

When you’re too busy it can harm you physically and mentally. I made several lifestyle changes to restore my health and sanity. They could save yours too.

 

This bright new riff on the classic switchel features turmeric, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral agent. I love sipping turmeric switchel after a workout, or using it as a cocktail mixer with fresh sugarcane spirits like cachaça and rhum agricole.

 

You would think your kitchen sink is relatively clean, considering the number of times per day you use it. But simply letting water run down the drain throughout the day just won’t cut it with germs and bacteria — you need to sanitize!

From Apartment Therapy → How To Clean Your Kitchen Sink & Disposal
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Airman Jake Day makes his way home without his mother finding out. While mom prepares to pick him up from the airport, Jake hides in his little brother’s bed and surprises the heck out of her!

 

While I’d love to cook with fresh herbs all the time, it’s not always feasible. Between the occasional lack of practicality, the lack of availability (hello, mid-January), or last minute cooking, sometimes dried herbs are a more convenient choice. And, when used correctly, dried herbs can be your secret weapon to making a seriously flavorful dish.

Another semester of my RD program starts today (well, technically tonight). For the most part, I’m excited for new courses and a busy schedule (I get the most done when I have the most to juggle). What I don’t welcome is having less time to cook: the nicest thing about this winter break has been little baking breaks, […]
The post Apple Ginger Oatcakes appeared first on The Full Helping.

 

Canned tomatoes are good for a quick soup, marinara sauce, or blender salsa, but they’re also capable of a whole lot more. On their own, canned tomatoes are a simple and inexpensive ingredient, but when put to work, they can help you pull together some impressive and incredible dishes.

U.S. Marine First Lieutenant Flickinger returns from duty to his wife and daughter. After holding down the fort for months his two lovely ladies were glad to have him home.

Letting go of our dreams can be scary, but it can also be the beginning of a wonderful new chapter full of infinite possibilities.

 

When I decided to take the plunge into veganism, I anticipated some pitfalls. I thought I’d maybe lose my cool and dive headfirst into a pile of cheeseburgers, or maybe sneak some brie at a party. But the hardest part of going vegan hasn’t been cravings, which are surprisingly few and far between. For me, the social ramifications of going vegan were far more discouraging. As someone whose social life has more or less revolved around food for the past several years, the feeling of isolation that resulted from my dietary change hit me really hard.

 

We get excited about mixing colors just like the next person — but sometimes, the perfect thing for a particular room is just one single hue. All of these rooms are dominated by a single color, sometimes in varying shades, which results in a look that’s rich, textured, and even luxurious.

Are you tired of your dining room’s boring, expected ways? Shake things up with one (or more) of these design ideas that will have your dining room feeling like new in no time.

Some time ago, I wrote a post called, “What If I Mess Up? Why Going Vegan is Not a Pledge of Perfection.” The idea was to emphasize that moving toward a vegan lifestyle isn’t a test of personal fortitude–it’s about the sincere intention to do something good for animals, for our planet, and for your […]
The post Seven Simple Tips for Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle appeared first on The Full Helping.

 

Did you resolve to eat more greens in 2016? This smoothie has you covered. From the creamy coconut milk and banana, to the tart lime and blood orange juice, you won’t even taste the big handfuls of fresh spinach and kale in there.
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I inherited my love of avocados from my mom. When I was in high school, she showed me how to prepare one for guacamole: carefully whacking the pit with a hefty blade, twisting to remove, and then cutting a grid pattern into the flesh before scooping with a large spoon. From there: mash, mash, mash.

The task never bothered me — avocados are so delicious that the semi-annoying way that they exist is just kind of … well, fine, I guess. The extra time to slice, pit, and dice a bunch of the gator-skinned goodies before friends arrive for Taco Tuesday? Totally worth it.

But, no more. It turns out that the secret to super-fast avocado prep lies in an unassuming tool you already own.
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You would think your kitchen sink is relatively clean, considering the number of times per day you use it. But simply letting water run down the drain throughout the day just won’t cut it with germs and bacteria — you need to sanitize!

From Apartment Therapy → How To Clean Your Kitchen Sink & Disposal
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Not so long ago, I was watching an episode of a “Top Chef” spinoff show, “Top Chef Duels,” in which canned salmon was one of the ingredients featured in a “high-end and humble” cook-off between chefs. The chef tasked with using it said the only thing she could think of to “save” the salmon was turning it into a mousse with smoked salt, so it might taste more like smoked salmon. Wolfgang Puck, the judge, sniffed the open can of fish and recoiled violently, like he’d been slapped in the face. I was disgusted, too — but not by the salmon.

Canned fish is not at all cool. but it is nutrient-dense and shelf-stable, making it a great choice for busy cooks and shoppers. It’s also genuinely delicious, especially used in salads, crisp seafood cakes, pasta, and more. And it’s cheap — a whole lot cheaper than a fillet of fresh or frozen fish, and that’s where the snobbery comes in.
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If you’re planning on hitting the bubbly hard tonight, do yourself a favor and grab all the ingredients for this Bloody Mary burger today. You’ll be so glad you did when you wake up tomorrow (at noon, no doubt) craving something indulgent to ease your hangover symptoms.
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“I can affect change by transforming the only thing that I ever had control over in the first place and that is myself.” ~Deepak Chopra
As the New Year quickly approaches, many of us spend time in review and reflection …
The post Why Resolutions Don’t Work & How to Create Real, Lasting Change appeared first on Tiny Buddha.

with Funny Or Die

The Correct Way to Load Dishes for Every Major Dishwasher Brand, As Shown In Their Manuals

15 Reasons You’ll Want to Visit IKEA in February

23 Recipes for the Food You Actually Want to Eat During the Super Bowl

13 Things That Should Be on Your Grocery List in January

5 Simple Habits for a Better Breakfast Routine

17 Soups to Make Now and Eat All Week Long

We Tried 5 Brands of Chicken Broth, and Here Is the Winner

19 Sides That Make Soup a Meal

This Book on Tidying Has Changed How I Look at My Kitchen

My Very Favorite Dishwashing Tool

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering one question. It comes from Kristen, a new mother to a nine month-old who’s grown so passionate about baby nutrition that she’s decided to start a fresh food business for infants and toddlers. She’s a recent reader of the blog, though, and as such needs a little […]

“My brother Allen, has been ignoring calls from my mom and his girlfriend for the past few days and they have become really worried about him. Little did they know, that he and I, with the help of some friends, have been planning this special surprise for months! Welcome Home Private!”

 

If you’re planning on hitting the bubbly hard tonight, do yourself a favor and grab all the ingredients for this Bloody Mary burger today. You’ll be so glad you did when you wake up tomorrow (at noon, no doubt) craving something indulgent to ease your hangover symptoms.
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“You are perfect just as you are and you could use a little improvement.” ~Shunryu Suzuki-roshi
A few weeks ago, I had a day that I felt like an utter failure.
I had eaten junk food even though I was …
The post How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over The Little Things appeared first on Tiny Buddha.

“I can affect change by transforming the only thing that I ever had control over in the first place and that is myself.” ~Deepak Chopra
As the New Year quickly approaches, many of us spend time in review and reflection …
The post Why Resolutions Don’t Work & How to Create Real, Lasting Change appeared first on Tiny Buddha.

 

Kettle Brand Pepperoncini Potato Chips

 

I have to preface this find with the fact that I really don’t enjoy potato chips. They’re just not my snack of choice. I don’t know if it’s the salt, or the bland fattiness, but plain potato chips are the last thing I would reach for on the snack table. These pepperoncini chips, however, are a whole other story.
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Come December, it’s difficult to deny those few portraits of holiday tradition that hang in our minds as hallmarks of Christmas experience. Stockings hung from the mantel, presents wrapped under a twinkling tree, and chestnuts popping over a wood fire are all magical images instilled in us as children and recreated this time of year to celebrate the spirit of the season. Perhaps the sweetest of these merry moments may be the greeting of Santa Claus with a welcoming committee of cookies set out by the fire.

U.S. Army Specialist David Day decided to follow in his father’s footsteps by serving his country. Home from his first deployment in the Middle East, Specialist Day surprises his brothers and sisters for Christmas.

You may not really like your work and are the first one out the door when you workday is over. You can change that, however, by following these 7 steps.

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Printable Holiday Soiree Invitation from Kinvite

• $15

• Etsy

Think it’s too late to plan a Christmas party and send proper invitations? Nah — you just need one of these classy invitations from Etsy artist Kinvite. Send her your information and she’ll customize any of these invites with your name and address. Print at Kinko’s or your local print shop, and ta-da! Soirée is served.

I especially like this first design, with its gold script, but if that isn’t your style, check out the following two designs.
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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School graduate Zak Smith entered the Navy after graduation and hasn’t been home in six months–until recently. Last week Zak arrived home earlier than planned but kept it a secret in order to surprise his family for the holidays. Zak showed up at Charlton Heights Elementary School, Ballston Lake, NY, where […]

A bone-in leg of lamb is a cut of meat that’s the perfect choice for a formal holiday table or a casual backyard dinner. Slather a marinade on the outside, roast the leg slowly for a few hours then crank up the heat to crisp up the outside. It doesn’t matter what you serve on […]

“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ~Ernest Hemingway
If I’m honest, I don’t think I listened to another person until I was in my thirties. I wasn’t really listening, not completely. It’s not that I’m super selfish …
The post The Power of Literal Listening: Take the Stress Out of Communication appeared first on Tiny Buddha.

with Funny Or Die

 

Q: How do you handle preparing a meal on time when each plate requires a different oven temperature? Let’s say you want to make baked chicken breasts (450°F) and baked apples (375°F for 40 minutes). Is there a way to combine both?

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“Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.” ~Buddha
It’s in our nature to compare ourselves with others. The ability to weigh one situation up against another helps …
The post How to Stop Envying Other People’s Seemingly Perfect Lives appeared first on Tiny Buddha.

Name: Gary Age: 38 In Gary’s words: “One year later my life and my perspective have completely changed for the better.” Read Gary’s Story >>

You may not really like your work and are the first one out the door when you workday is over. You can change that, however, by following these 7 steps.

with Funny Or Die

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School graduate Zak Smith entered the Navy after graduation and hasn’t been home in six months–until recently. Last week Zak arrived home earlier than planned but kept it a secret in order to surprise his family for the holidays. Zak showed up at Charlton Heights Elementary School, Ballston Lake, NY, where […]

Come December, it’s difficult to deny those few portraits of holiday tradition that hang in our minds as hallmarks of Christmas experience. Stockings hung from the mantel, presents wrapped under a twinkling tree, and chestnuts popping over a wood fire are all magical images instilled in us as children and recreated this time of year to celebrate the spirit of the season. Perhaps the sweetest of these merry moments may be the greeting of Santa Claus with a welcoming committee of cookies set out by the fire.

From brunches and cocktail parties, to cookie swaps and potlucks, the holidays are the best time of year for entertaining. Before prepping for your next gathering, consider these five smart tips for easy holiday entertaining.

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep […]

During the holiday season, I tend to stretch myself thin with baking experiments and recipes for entertaining. This is a festive time of year, and I love it when the celebratory quality of the season seeps into cooking. Still, it’s nice to get back to basics, even as we’re all making merry. This festive kale […]

 

Looking for an edible treat to gift to loved ones, coworkers, and friends this year? How about these chocolate-almond clusters? They only require three ingredients, a microwave, and about 10 minutes of your time.
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It happened during a Strongman training session, in which there were very heavy sandbags involved. The task was, pick up a sandbag from the ground and carry it 100 feet, working up to your heaviest possible bag. I love this kind of stuff, and I loved the newness and the challenge of the task. And it was through this experience that I had…… More
The post Permission to be Powerful (and feminine) appeared first on Neghar Fonooni.

Winter is nearly here, and it’s getting cold out there. We’re staying inside, cloistered together, sharing bodily fluids, and trading germs. The sun is weak, if it’s out at all, our vitamin D levels are shot, and our immune system is suffering. Many of us are traveling in planes, trains, and automobiles tightly packed with […]