Make the Best Meatloaf of Your Life in an Air Fryer

Meatloaf is one of those retro foods that deserves a comeback. Air frying a meatloaf is simply a better experience than baking it in an oven. Using the oven is actually insultingly bad in comparison! I, like most folks who cook, want good food, and faster. For that reason alone, its worth it. The only thing you have to keep in mind is the size of your air fryer. Youll have to make the loaf taller instead of longer, or cook two smaller loaves instead....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 339 words · Stephanie Russo

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, July 19, 2024

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Green category - Ouch, that hurt my feelings. Blue category - People who drive cars will see these words more often than their train-riding counterparts....

July 19, 2024 · 3 min · 477 words · Monica Taylor

Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Friday, July 19, 2024

Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Strands answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the spangram and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! BEWARE: Spoilers follow for todays Strands puzzle! Were about to give away the answers to todays Strands puzzle. What is the spangram in todays Strands? Todays spangram is BESTACTING. What are the theme words in todays Strands? The theme words today are: FIELD, SWANK, BERRY, PHOENIX, HUNT, STONE, BRIDGES....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Jeffrey Joseph

Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, July 19, 2024

If youre looking for theWordleanswer for July 19, 2024 read on. Well share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. How to play Wordle Wordle liveshere on the New York Times website. A new puzzle goes live every day at midnight, your local time. Start by guessing a five-letter word. For more, check outour guide to playing Wordle here, andmy strategy guide here for more advanced tips. (We also have more information at the bottom of this post, after the hints and answers....

July 19, 2024 · 3 min · 478 words · Karina Roberson

Use up All Your Summer Berries in a Single ‘Grunt’

In summer, I buy loads of berries. (But I cant promise that wont happen too). Whats a grunt? Its not just youmost folks havent heard of this fruit-forward baked good. There is a whole world of eccentrically entitled fruit desserts (slumps? ), and a grunt is just one more of them. The fruit cooks while the batter fluffs and browns, forming hills and valleys amongst the fruits juices. This is why I like to turn to the grunt to deal with my rapidly expiring store of berries....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 286 words · Jesse Manning

What to Do If a 'Zombie Mortgage' Comes Back to Haunt You

What are zombie mortgages? Zombie mortgages typically originate from the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. These loans were often charged off or seemingly abandoned. Take any communication from debt collectors seriously. Gather all relevant documentation. Collect any paperwork related to the original loan, foreclosure proceedings, and subsequent communications. This information will be crucial in determining the validity of the debt and your potential liability. Request a detailed accounting. Consult with an attorney who specializes inforeclosureand debt collection issues....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 252 words · Christopher Roach MD

Why You Should Be Running Hill Repeats (and How to Get Started)

Ill briefly answer your next few questions, too: why? Lets tackle those first, and then find your perfect hill. What are hill repeats and why should I do them? A hill repeat means running uphill. Theyre called repeats because you wont do just one. The shorter, faster ones are sometimes called hill sprints. But there are lots of ways to do intervals. Why take to the hills? They provide strength benefitsfor runners, making your glutes and hamstrings work a little harder....

July 19, 2024 · 3 min · 474 words · Ryan Doyle

You Can Plan Your Garden by Color

There are four components of garden design to think about: texture, height, seasonality, and color. What’s in bloom in May wont be in November, and you oughta plan for both. And there are flowers and plants for every taste. There are tons of black flowers and plants, as well as white ones, if thats your style. If you love the whole rainbow, you’re able to plan accordingly. I also use color-palette generation tools....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 281 words · Brenda Nelson

Eight Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom

We cant all have a master suite, but that doesnt mean we cant have a comfortable bedroom. Here are a few ways you could maximize space in a small bedroom. Build up In a bedroom with a small footprint, using vertical space for storage is key. Using tall storage can keep your stuff organized without taking up much floor space. Choosingover the bed shelvingto use the vertical wall space above where you sleep is one way to maximize space....

July 18, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Angela Lopez

Four of the Weirdest Mac Apps That Are Actually Kinda Useful

At some point, macOS became boring. What was long ago a quirky operating system, today feels sterile and corporate. I write a lot about useful applications. This is not one of those articles. Here are some of the oddest ones I’ve found. The flies are … shockingly realistic. They circle your trash icon and even scatter when your mouse pointer gets too close. I’ve had to fight the reflex of trying to catch them....

July 18, 2024 · 1 min · 147 words · Roger Lewis

Seven Foods You Should Use for S'mores Instead of Graham Crackers

Im not trying to start a fight. Graham crackers are the original smores vehicle and they deserve all the melty, marshmallowy action they get. (I do, however, have a problem with their packaging. What were they thinking?) But branching out now and again is exactly how you discover your new favorite flavor combination. This summer, shelve the grahams and employ one of these winners to carry your chocolate and charred mallow....

July 18, 2024 · 2 min · 230 words · Heidi Adams

These Prime Day Home Theater Deals Are Still Active

Heres a few of my favorite offers worth highlighting. The32 inch Amazon Fire TVis on sale for $109.99, 45% off its regular price. This is a smart TV that is Alexa-compatible with an included voice remote. TheSamsung 65 inch OLED TVis on sale for $1,719.99, 36% off its usual price. This smart TV that will work with Alexa and comes with a gaming hub and Dolby sound built in. TheLG home theater surround sound setis on sale for $474....

July 18, 2024 · 2 min · 267 words · Kyle Fuller

Throw Your Kids a 'Summerween' Party Before Fall Hits

Welcome to Summerween season! It comes with a protective guard to prevent your guests from finding your fingers in the fruit dish. Should your party head over to the pool, this coffin doubles as a flotation gear. They also have excellent battery lifeimportant for when your party goes late into the evening. Black witch hats and bats Thesethemed decorationswill put a spell on your coven of friends. It’s also the perfect way to let everyone know they found your party....

July 18, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Tammy Sanchez