Will soap really ruin cast iron pans?

https://www.allrecipes.com/article/will-soap-ruin-cast-iron/? Will Soap Really Ruin My Cast Iron? Some cast iron purists say soap is a sin. So will it destroy your prized pans' hard-earned seasoning? We asked the experts.By Kimberly Holland September 03, 2020 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links … Continue reading Will soap really ruin cast iron pans? →

If you love historical fiction, read these recommendations (and why they were chosen)

This website is a treasure trove of interviews of experts about about the five best books in their topic. This posting by them is unusual as it combines a number of lists and links to related interviews for different categories of historical fiction. Enjoy. https://fivebooks.com/category/fiction/historical-fiction/ Here is our collection of expert book recommendations of the … Continue reading If you love historical fiction, read these recommendations (and why they were chosen) →

Now that Facebook is using what you do on WhatsApp, where should you go?

https://www.cnet.com/news/signal-vs-whatsapp-vs-telegram-major-security-differences-between-messaging-apps/ Signal vs. WhatsApp vs. Telegram: Major security differences between messaging apps Looking to try a new messenger app? Here are the key privacy differences among some of the biggest players -- and which one Elon Musk recommends. Rae Hodge Jan. 29, 2021 4:00 a.m. PT Brent Lewin/Bloomberg/Getty Images If your choice of encrypted messaging … Continue reading Now that Facebook is using what you do on WhatsApp, where should you go? →

A new way of preparing eggs easily

Makes sense to me. My New Favorite Eggs—in 5 Minutes Flat by:KRISTEN MIGLOREJanuary 26, 2021 Aki and Alex at Ideas in Food have gone and changed how we cook forever (again). This time: egg salad without peeling a single egg. This recipe started as a fix for faster—much, much faster—egg salad, without having to boil and peel and … Continue reading A new way of preparing eggs easily →

New features added to Signal

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/01/29/signal-messenger-update-chat-wallpapers/ Signal Private Messenger Gains Chat Wallpapers, Animated Stickers, 'About' Profile Section, and More Friday January 29, 2021 3:58 am PST by Tim Hardwick Encrypted messaging app Signal has been updated with several new features that reflect its increase in popularity, including chat wallpapers, an "About" section in user profiles, and more. In a change that should appeal to … Continue reading New features added to Signal →

NYC Restaurant Week extended thru February 2021

NYC’s Record-Breaking Restaurant Week To Go Extended Through February NYC restaurants have been truly hammered by Governor Cuomo with no indoor dining for months. This NY Restaurant Week is all takeout or delivery, and at a very low price, but it keeps employees busy The $20.21 meal deals will stick around through February 28 by Erika … Continue reading NYC Restaurant Week extended thru February 2021 →

If Facebook interference has you thinking about Signal or Telegraph instead of Facebook

This article has a new method of moving from page to page. Each of the hyphens on the bottom is a different page. Tap where it says "tap" to move forward and in a vague similar place on the left to move back. https://www.bustle.com/life/signal-telegram-app-differences

New great movies on Netflix and HBO Max

What to Watch: Denzel Washington on HBO Max; Ralph Fiennes on Netflix This week streamers offer the psychological thriller ‘The Little Things’ and the historical drama ‘The Dig.’ Plus, Spotify leans into big talent to voice classic books. Denzel Washington and Jared Leto in the thriller ‘The Little Things,' streaming on HBO Max Friday.PHOTO: WARNER BROS. … Continue reading New great movies on Netflix and HBO Max →

Time to get (and use) a refillable water bottle for the health of you and your planet

Yes, I keep posting about this, but the waste is horrendous and doesn't do any good for the user of plastic bottles. The water you buy is likely not to be as healthy as pouring water thru a filter at home. Moreover, Nestle is pulling a lot of its water from areas that need the … Continue reading Time to get (and use) a refillable water bottle for the health of you and your planet →

A rare five stars from the Guardian UK for this “unbearably brutal” movie

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/20/quo-vadis-aida-review-srebrenica-massacre-bosnian-war? Quo Vadis, Aida? review – shattering return to Srebrenica Through the eyes of a translator moving between the different ethnic factions, director Jasmila Žbanić musters real tragic power and clear-eyed compassion revisiting the massacre 25 years on Icily brilliant … Quo Vadis, Aida? Peter Bradshaw@PeterBradshaw1Wed 20 Jan 2021 11.00 EST There’s a real tragic … Continue reading A rare five stars from the Guardian UK for this “unbearably brutal” movie →

Short, but juicy, $20.21 Restaurant Week in NYC for delivery or take-out

https://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week/? This shortened Restaurant Week with meals for $20.21 for take-out or delivery is a fantastic deal. Only lasts thru this Sunday, the 31st, but the range of participants is fantastic. Not a bad idea for Friday when the high temp in NYC will be 15, heading down to 3 that night. Register your Mastercard … Continue reading Short, but juicy, $20.21 Restaurant Week in NYC for delivery or take-out →