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Christy Chan

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The Best Way to Ruin Your Cheat Day

Alexander Bücker on UnsplashMost people look forward to their cheat day all week. After all, it's the one day where you can relax your rules, give in to your cravings, and take a breather from…

by Christy Chan Apr 16, 2026

10 Reasons Food Courts Are Better Than Restaurants & 10 Why People Still Prefer to Dine In

Food Court or Classic Sit-In?. For all the romance attached to restaurants, food courts have started to gain more traction in recent years. And that's no surprise: despite being less polished and rarely designed to…

by Christy Chan Apr 16, 2026

10 Items That Should Never Go in the Dishwasher & 10 That Can

Machine Wash or No?. It's no surprise dishwashers are so popular: they save time, cut down the dirty work, and make kitchen life feel far more manageable. But alas, they aren’t right for everything in…

by Christy Chan Apr 15, 2026

How Does Food Bring People Together—and Why?

Tima Miroshnichenko on PexelsThink about the last time you sat down to a meal with someone you care about. Whether it was a holiday dinner, a casual weekend brunch, or even an impromptu takeout night…

by Christy Chan Apr 14, 2026

10 Common Dishwashing Mistakes You're Probably Making & 10 Tips for Cleaner Plates

Why Your Dishes Still Don't Look Fully Clean. Dishwashing might seem like a simple chore, which is why people often don't think twice about how they're doing it. But the little habits you have that…

by Christy Chan Apr 13, 2026

10 Weirdest Street Foods in the World & 10 Beloved Picks

From the Strange to the Satisfying. Street food is one of the most direct windows into a culture's history and culinary creativity. Vendors around the world have been feeding locals and curious travelers alike for…

by Christy Chan Apr 10, 2026

10 Ways Eating with Friends Changes Your Habits & 10 Ways to Stay Mindful

Is Food Better with Company?. Eating with other people is one of the more rewarding parts of life, because food brings us together. And yet, social dining can strongly affect what and how much you…

by Christy Chan Apr 9, 2026

Washing Meat Before Prepping? You're Doing It Wrong

Mel Elías on UnsplashHow do you prep your protein? Do you turn the kitchen tap on, run your steak under it, and then pat it dry with paper towels before seasoning it? Believe it or…

by Christy Chan Apr 7, 2026

10 Vegetables Everyone Hates & 10 We All Love

Vegetables We Love and Hate. Vegetables have always carried a bad kind of reputation. No matter whether it's Brussels sprouts or peas, you probably turn your nose up whenever you see them piled up on…

by Christy Chan Apr 6, 2026