Planning a family trip to Hawaii sounds dreamy until you remember that kids get hungry every 14 minutes and someone always forgets sandals. The good news is that Hawaii can be a great choice for an easygoing family vacation if you set it up well from the start. The state is home to eight main […]
You are halfway through a stir-fry sauce and the cornstarch box is empty. Or you are baking a fruit pie for the freezer. Cornstarch tends to break down and turn watery once thawed. Or you are on a low-carb diet and want to skip the starch altogether. Whatever the reason, cornstarch is easy to replace. […]
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You are elbow deep in a batch of chicken enchiladas for a dinner party and the sour cream tub in the fridge turns out to be empty. Maybe you are baking a cheesecake and the recipe calls for a cup you simply do not have. Or you just want a lighter topping for tonight’s tacos. […]
What are you wearing these days? Half of me is still in summer-vacation mode, and the other half is already pining for layers. J.Crew just released their August drop, and IT IS SO GOOD — think: slip dresses, chunky knits, and bright greens that feel right out of Gwyneth’s Great Expectations. Here are my favorite picks, […]
Quick Answer Most expired pantry staples, rice, pasta, canned goods, spices, are a quality problem, not a safety problem, and are fine to use past their printed date if they look, smell, and taste normal. A short list is different: canned goods that are bulging, leaking, rusted through, or deeply dented near a seam should […]
A Cup of Jo reader named Alex recently commented that she’s stuck in a reading slump. For suggestions, we reached out to our friend Ruby Smith, who writes the books newsletter Ruby’s Recs. “When I’m in a drought, I feel like nothing will ever pull me out, not even a really good book,” says Ruby, […]
Planning an international trip is exciting, but the packing and preparation that come with it can feel overwhelming. Between figuring out what goes in your carry-on bag and making sure your travel documents are in order, it’s easy to forget something important until you’re already at the airport. This international travel checklist covers everything you […]
When you picture retirement, what comes to mind? For many, it’s an image straight from a travel brochure: a smiling couple on a white sand beach or exploring an ancient European city. Travel is a fantastic part of retirement for many people, but creating a truly fulfilling life after your career involves much more than […]