What Is Spatchcocking? Spatchcocking involves cutting out the chicken’s spine and pressing down on the breast bone to flatten the chicken. Flattening it exposes more of the chicken’s surface to the oven or grill heat, which is what allows it to cook faster and give you that deliciously crisp chicken skin. The spatchcocking method cuts your cooking time immensely. (You can sometimes get it from the fridge to your dinner plate in about a half hour....

Running a business, whether it’s a part-time side hustle or a far-reaching enterprise, means no more setting aside your professional dreams for someone else’s. It takes a lot of hard work, though. Start with these expert-approved steps for starting a business and prepare to watch your plans take flight. Make Sure That You Really Love the Idea Your week­ends, your wallet, and your brain will be entirely devoted to bringing this concept to life....

How to Store Fresh Ginger Having ginger on-hand is incredibly useful—you never know when you’re going to need it. To help your ginger stay fresher for longer, make sure to place it in an air-tight food storage container or sealed plastic bag, and then store it in the crisper drawer in the fridge. This will help keep it fresh for a month, or even longer. Once you begin to see greenish-blue mold spots, it’s time to toss your ginger....

Types of Leaf Blowers As technology has advanced, several types of leaf blowers have been developed from gas-powered backpack units to hand-held battery-powered blowers. Before buying a leaf blower, it’s worth carefully considering the features that are important to you so that you get the best model for your needs. Gas-Powered: There are two kinds of gas-powered leaf blowers: the hand-held and the backpack. Both types of gas-powered leaf blowers provide substantial power and capability from 2-stroke engines....

“Our financial lives tend to become more layered and complex as we move from our 20s to 30s and beyond. What we strive to accomplish when we’re in our 30s may be very different from where we want to be money-wise when we’re turning 50,” says registered financial advisor Pam Krueger, founder of Wealthramp and creator and co-host of PBS’ MoneyTrack. “As your life changes and the economy, stock market, and interest rates also change around you, it is critically important that you know where you stand and how best to position your investments....

To start the process, check the list below for all of the food, first aid, and tools you should keep on hand. Then read on to learn more about hurricanes, the difference between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning, and how you can stay ahead of the storm to keep your family safe. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) explained, hurricanes first start out as a tropical cyclone, which is “a rotating low-pressure weather system that has organized thunderstorms but no fronts (a boundary separating two air masses of different densities)....

Fortunately, with a few ideas and tricks, you can create a show-stopping hydrangea bouquet that’ll look lovely for days. How to Pick and Prep Hydrangea If you’re using homegrown hydrangeas in your floral arrangement, pick them when the plant is well-hydrated. “Water your shrubs well a day or two before you pick the flowers,” says Amy Gofton, floral designer at Studio Nectar in Montclair, New Jersey. “Pick your flowers early in morning, before moisture starts to evaporate in the heat of the day....

So when my dermatologist recommended not another new retinol cream or snail serum, but a complete surrender of my products altogether, I was definitely thrown off. Coined “skin fasting,” the process involves stripping your skincare routine to only the bare basics for anywhere from one to seven days. The term originally stemmed from Mirai Clinical, a Japanese skin and body care brand that describes skin fasting as a way “to strengthen the skin’s natural protective barrier that is weakened by excessive nourishing, to normalize the secretion of natural oils and support the natural rejuvenation process....

Unlike frumpy knits that feel comfortable but look less appealing, this sweater top is anything but. The wrap design has a side string closure that gives the sweater a sleek appearance that’s perfect for working in-office, grabbing drinks, or going to family events this fall. The long-sleeves provide ample coverage from the cold and have a balloon design with fitted cuffs, so you can still enjoy that oversized feel without your hands getting lost inside....

To help with this all-important effort, we asked money experts to share tips for reducing the cost of common monthly bills. (Think: mortgages, cable television, cell phone plans, health care, and even insurance.) Here’s your go-to guide for keeping more money in your pocket each month. To lower your mortgage Refinance your mortgage With interest rates at historic lows amid the COVID-19 crisis, it is a particularly opportune time to consider refinancing your home mortgage....

The one drawback always seems to boil down to nutritional value. While we won’t argue that pasta is on par with vitamin- and fiber-rich foods like beans or fresh fruits and vegetables, noodles actually have a number of redeeming health benefits, says health expert Diane Welland, RD. Welland outlined the top pasta nutrition facts and health benefits—you’re welcome. Improved Diet Quality A study analyzing the diets of adults and children who eat pasta found that people who consume pasta have better diet quality and better nutrient intakes than those who do not eat pasta....

Bloomerang (Syringa ‘Penda’), introduced in 2009, is a hybrid lilac variety that first blooms in spring, takes a short break, and then starts up again in summer into fall. Its flowers are a pretty shade of pale purple that deepens a bit during the second bloom. And while older lilacs can grow into large, gangling shrubs that top out around 10 feet tall, a Bloomerang lilac tree stays more compact at about four or five feet tall and wide....

Anyone who suffers from these debilitating headaches (and that includes 38 million people in the U.S.) has likely tried to figure out how they react to certain foods. And they’ve probably received plenty of advice from well-wishers, too. A two-part scientific review published in 2016 examined more than 180 studies on the topic and came up with some comprehensive advice regarding the impact of certain ingredients or foods on migraines and headaches....

The study, published in the September issue of Social Science & Medicine, was conducted by researchers at Yale University who wanted to see how reading books and periodicals might affect longevity. They noted that while most sedentary behavior—like watching television—is known to increase the risk of death, previous studies have found that reading either reduces that risk or has no effect at all. That previous research also combined different types of reading materials, and did not suggest why, exactly, reading might be beneficial....

We know that REAL SIMPLE readers are not a monolith: We are many races, sizes, identities, and abilities, we form different relationships and families, and we follow different cultural and religious traditions. We want REAL SIMPLE to be a valuable resource for all, and we will use our platform to foster inclusivity, equality, and human rights. To that end, we make the following pledges: While we are committed to the initiatives outlined above, we acknowledge that change requires time and patience, and that we might make mistakes along the way....

Being a lover of both skincare and the smooth- and even-looking complexion that makeup gives me, I was immediately intrigued by this honey-infused hydrating and soothing face mask that shoppers say makes their skin so soft and glowy, they’re “ditching foundation” altogether. The Oak Essentials Restorative Mask is made with hydrating and anti-inflammatory organic honey (which the brand points out is a natural humectant, aka something that keeps things damp) and free radical-blocking avocado oil, which is rich in vitamin C, too....

Customers were extremely impressed by how their skin’s texture improved after incorporating the RoC night cream into their routines, with many mentioning the lines around their mouths and across their foreheads looking much less noticeable. After a week of consistent use, one shopper said they were “already seeing drastic results” with the “cystic acne scars on [their] cheeks.” “I am 47 and my skin was beginning to show signs of change for the worse,” wrote another....

BaubleBar doesn’t often have sales on everything, but its Black Friday sale is different. From now through November 29, you can score 30 percent off sitewide with the code BB30, and the sale includes all of BaubleBar’s best-selling pieces. But there’s a catch: Because the sale is already live, pieces might start to sell out well before Black Friday and Cyber Monday—so be sure to shop early. Most Savings: Bennett 18K Gold Tennis Necklace, $90 (was $128) Shopper Favorite: Mini Alidia Cubic Zirconia Ring, $34 (was $48) Most Versatile: Yasmine 18K Gold Bracelet, $48 (was $68) Best Use of Color: Kayden Bracelet, $41 (was $58) Editor-Loved: Mezzo 18K Gold Ring, $44 (was $62)...

Made from a blend of nylon and spandex, the pants are thick, stretchy, and not see-through. They have two slit side pockets and two back pockets, an elastic waistband, and belt loops. You can choose from four inseam lengths, sizes small through XXL, seven colors, and either a straight-leg or bootcut silhouette. To buy: $31 (was $36); amazon.com. Depending on how you style the Baleaf pants, they can be both dressy and casual....

If your goal is to eat the healthiest diet possible, you should limit foods with added sugar. According to the USDA, you would also have about two cups of fruit daily, ideally the ones with only naturally occurring sugars. Why is sugar found naturally in fresh fruit not harmful? “Fruit brings all these other nutrients to the table: water, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, in addition to carbohydrates, which is the sugar we’re talking about,” said Nguyen....