Kristin van Ogtrop's Blog, page 150
March 28, 2013
The 15-Minute Rule for Serving Wine
Whether you’re serving red or white wine at your next dinner, remember the 15-minute rule for pouring wine. White wine, because it’s generally served too cold, you should take it out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Red wine, on the other hand, should be served a bit cooler than room temperature, so put it in to the fridge 15 [...]
Hot Heels Under $100 from InStyle.com
Our colleagues at InStyle.com have put together a list of trendy spring heels, all under $100. Ranging from floral print to metallic, t-strap to plexiglass heel, this list will not disappoint. To see all 10 “hot spring heels,” click here. For more spring fashion, check out these ideas from RealSimple.com: Easy Spring Work Outfits 5 Ways to Wear Floral Patterns Spring [...]
A Money-Saving Online Shopping Trick
It may be tempting to browse your favorite retailer's sites without registering, but doing so may cause you to miss out on some great bargains.
4 Questions to Answer Before Going to the Doctor
If you’re the type who gets flustered when you go to the doctor, be prepared next time by being able to answer these four questions. Not only will they help you clearly explain your symptoms to your doctor, but they will let him or her know why exactly you thought your issue warranted a visit. 1. When did you first [...]
Today’s Thought
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March 27, 2013
How a Credit Card Can Help You Clean Your Cupboards
No, I’m not talking about hiring a cleaning lady (though that is one option!). Instead, next time you get one of those dummy credit cards in the mail or you have an expired gift card, you can use it to clean up sticky spills like honey, molasses, or maple syrup that might have congealed on your pantry shelves. Simply scrape [...]
How to Cook Salmon
Salmon is one of my favorite things to eat and prepare; it has loads of flavor, is full of healthy omega-3s, and cooks up really quickly (I always buy wild salmon, not farmed; and I’m more likely to order salmon on a restaurant menu if it’s wild. Here’s why wild salmon is better than farmed.) A lot of people find [...]
Wednesday Trivia: The Number One Cause of Stress
Mind, a nonprofit in the UK, surveyed 2,000 individuals to find out what stresses them out most. And the answer is (drumroll please)….work! (Turns out a lot of us are having trouble convincing ourselves that our daily toil is “just a job.”) About 34 percent of participants said they consider their job very stressful. Money problems took second place (30 percent [...]
Reupholstering Your Furniture? Bookmark This!
If you’re looking for a way to revamp your living room, reupholstering a piece of furniture is a great way to do so. If you’re thinking of changing up the fabric on one of your beloved pieces, bookmark this site: DIY Upholstery Supply Yardage Estimator. It lists the approximate amount of fabric in yards (assuming the fabric you are looking [...]
Smart or Silly: A Standing Butter Knife
I came across a post about the Standing Knife from the MoMA Store last week on TheKitchn. And while at first I thought that it was the coolest thing I’d seen in a while, I eventually came around to thinking that while it’s clever, it’s pretty unnecessary. What I like about the knife: One of my go-to snacks is almond [...]
