Candy Your Olives for a Surprising Treat

The only reason I came across sweetened olives is because I took a chance on a Christmas panettone. It sounded absolutely revolting. I had to have it. Im glad I took a chance on that panettone because I was smitten with the flavors. Now Im fully on board. We should all add candied olives to our dessert rotations. As insufferable as that is, theyre not wrong. My stance on olives being a savory food has completely crumbled....

June 4, 2024 · 3 min · 485 words · Glenn Glenn

The Mighty 3 Is the iPod Shuffle for the Spotify Era

It’s a weakness, I’ll admit, but I am certain I’m not alone. TheMighty 3aims to solve this problem. It’s a music player than can sync playlists from either Spotify Premium or Amazon Music. It offers a similar screen-free way to listen to music that is updated for the streaming age. It also supports Bluetooth headphones, which is something no (non-Touch) iPod ever offered. This is a very small music playerat least, it’s smaller than your phone....

June 4, 2024 · 2 min · 310 words · Derrick Hart

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, June 4, 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 - You might need these things to dress up as Merlin or Gandalf. Blue category - Words you might hear at sea, while on a vessel....

June 4, 2024 · 3 min · 431 words · Melissa Powers

When ‘Fasted Cardio’ Actually Makes Sense

Fasted cardio is having a moment. But does fasting before a workout actually make a difference to your weight, or your health? Not the way youd think. Lets take a look at the science. What is fasted cardio? Fasted cardio doesnt require some kind of extreme starvation protocol. It just means doing cardio when you havent eaten recently. (The word breakfast even comes from the fact that the first thing you eat isbreakingyourfast....

June 4, 2024 · 2 min · 316 words · Patricia Daniels

Everything You Should Pack for an Ultimate Day at the Beach

Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,“your guide to making the most of the sunny season. You have tomakeit happen. It’s not the “best summer ever” for me unless I spend alotof time on beaches. Below is everything you need for the best beach day ever, from towels and shades to underwater scooters. Thispicnic blanketwith an attached strap is a higher-end option. It’s easy to carry, waterproof, and versatile. If you’re staking out a lot of ground, nylon beach mats are a great option....

June 3, 2024 · 2 min · 367 words · Leslie Browning

How to Turn Your Backyard Into a Movie Theater This Summer

Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,” your guide to making the most of the sunny season. You have tomakeit happen. Drive-in movies were once a staple of summer evening entertainmentwhat could be better than a movie under the stars? Here’s everything you should probably do to turn those lazy summer nights into a cinematic experience. You also need to take the ambient light into accountthe more ambient light, the more brightness you need....

June 3, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Wesley Graham

Make This the Summer You Get an E-Bike, E-Scooter, or E-Skateboard

Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,” your guide to making the most of the sunny season. You have to make it happen. Prices of e-bikes vary wildly. Amazon hasone on sale for less than $300. On the other end of the spectrum, you could spend10 grand on a nice electric road bike. But realistically, most decent starter e-bikes are priced in the $1,500 to $2,500 range. These are designed for relaxed, leisurely rides and are generally built for comfort not speed....

June 3, 2024 · 3 min · 489 words · Ashley Le

The Essential Guide to All the Camping Gear You Need This Summer

Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,” your guide to making the most of the sunny season. You have tomakeit happen. If you’re backpacking to a distant locale, you’ll want to keep things as light as possible. Another consideration is the weather. I like the mesh that keeps bugs out, but lets you feel the breeze and see the stars. ThisTETON Sports Ultralight Sleeping Bagstrikes a balance between price ($54.99) and performance....

June 3, 2024 · 2 min · 278 words · Haley Carroll

The Indoor Person's Guide to Summer

Welcome to “Best Summer Ever,” your guide to making the most of the sunny season. You have to make it happen. There are two kinds of people: indoor people and outdoor people. You should clean your AC at least once a year. If you have central air, call a professional. If you don’t have an air conditioner, it’s not too late to get one. Nothing makes it feel like summer more than warm breezes blowing through....

June 3, 2024 · 2 min · 341 words · Michael Moore

TikTok's Frozen Jell-O Grapes Need Help

As usual, TikTok has manifested a food concept that is both horrifying and intriguing. Maybe youve already heard of frozen Jell-O grapes, but these didnt roll across my desk until last week. I admit, I was excited to try it out. Frozen Jell-O grapes suck. Heres how to make them suck less. What are frozen Jell-O grapes? Frozen Jell-O grapes are fresh grapes, dipped in water and rolled in straight-up powdered Jell-O....

June 3, 2024 · 2 min · 342 words · Travis Faulkner

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, June 3, 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! Blue category - These things all share a common feature, structurally speaking. Purple category - A fill-in-the-blank, with a letter from the alphabet....

June 3, 2024 · 3 min · 463 words · Melissa Johnson

You Can Finally Play 3DS Games on Your iPhone With This App

But, until now, there hasn’t been a way to play Nintendo 3DS games on your iPhone. That was the case, however, untilFolium. Folium is the first emulator to hit Apple’s App Store that supports playing 3DS games. Like other retro emulators on iOS, Folium doesn’t actually provide you with games to play. That would go againstApple’s App Review guidelines, which allow emulators but not the distribution of copyrighted material. Folium supports a range of controller options....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · William Hester

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, June 2, 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! Blue category - These words refer to places in the States. Purple category - These words can all be described with the same slang terma term thats synonymous with burrows....

June 2, 2024 · 2 min · 420 words · Joshua Campbell