Tacos al pastor trace their origins to Lebanese immigrants who brought shawarma to Mexico in the early 20th century. The vertical spit remained, but lamb was swapped for pork, and the marinade became a vivid red paste of dried guajillo and ancho chiles with achiote, garlic, and pineapple juice. Tacos al pastor is one … Read more

This pineapple upside-down cake delivers everything you want from the retro classic—sticky, buttery caramel; glossy, jammy fruit; and a tender, plush crumb—plus a few smart upgrades. Cookbook author Cheryl Day swaps in deeply flavorful Luxardo cherries for the usual neon maraschinos, bringing a richer, almost winey sweetness that plays off the bright tang of pineapple. … Read more

Hemorrhoids are one of those health problems you may try to treat quietly at home with a bathroom drawer full of drugstore creams, wipes, and home remedies that may or may not help. Even though 1 out of every 2 people will have problems with hemorrhoids by the time they’re 50 years old, many of … Read more

Best Wok Organic Authority Think of your go-to stir-fry order at your favorite Asian restaurant — that rich, umami flavor and that crisp-tender texture you can never seem to replicate at home. Well, the answer could be in your pan.  Woks are one of the fastest-growing categories in cookware, driven by the rising popularity of … Read more

You know what you don’t need if you live alone, have minimal space, or are looking to spend as little as possible? A commercial-size appliance—probably for anything, but definitely for waffles. Enter: the Dash Mini Waffle Maker, which, as its name implies, cooks up bite-size waffles and doesn’t take up much room. What we love: … Read more

The 3 best rice cookers we tested all produced perfect grains and were made without PFAS.Credit: Organic Authority Studio If you’re concerned about synthetic PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, like PTFE and PFOA in your cookware, you’re ahead of the game. You might have already switched from traditional nonstick to non-toxic ceramic cookware, or even trusty … Read more

The “push pull legs upper lower” (PPLUL) split is a 5-day per week weightlifting program that combines the push pull legs and upper lower splits.  The push pull legs split is generally a 3-day per week routine that involves dedicating a single day to pushing, pulling, and legs (lower body), usually on Monday, Wednesday, and … Read more

What makes a good toaster Build quality: A toaster should feel sturdy, with no wobbling, flimsy levers, or loose buttons. Beyond the body itself, I paid attention to the lift lever and any knobs or dials. Thoughtful construction shows up in the details. Large item capacity: A good toaster should handle more than standard sandwich … Read more