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Before I started a career in food media, I was a chef for just under 10 years. I worked at a variety of places, including brunch, fine dining, all-vegan, and classic Italian restaurants. In my near-decade of time behind the line, I’ve used thousands of pieces of cookware and kitchen equipment. So naturally, I have some serious opinions on what actually works.

In the past few years, the focus on non-toxic kitchen gear has grown. Many tools meant for professional kitchens

Source: 9 Non-Toxic Kitchen Tools, Recommended by a Former Chef

Regret comes in several forms, and when it comes to cars it can be something you did or did not purchase. For this installment of Our Two Cents, we are focusing on the purchases that ultimately led to disappointment. Rest assured, this isn’t about a specific brand or model. This is more about generalized products that we didn’t get enough utility out of in the first place.

So let’s see what the team at Hagerty Media came up with, and we look

Source: Our Two Cents: Automotive Products We Regret Purchasing – Hagerty Media

The smartest collector move almost never begins with applause. It begins with a longer look than everyone else gave the car, a phone call made before the next person catches on, and the feeling that something beautiful, important, and still slightly underappreciated is starting to shift. That is the real romance of the collector market. The obvious trophy cars get the noise, but the more revealing action often happens a little offstage, where taste, patience, and timing matter more than spectacle.

Right now, that quieter corner of the hobby looks especially interesting. Hagerty’s recent market work and Hemmings’ investment guide

Source: The Classic Cars Quiet Buyers Are Securing Before The Crowd Arrives

It’s easy to plan a three-course meal for yourself for under $10 total at the Costco food court. Start with the chicken bake — make sure to split it with someone else or save the rest for later; it’s enough to fill you up on its own — for $4, then order the famous $1.50 hot dog for an entrée. (We can confirm that Costco’s iconic hot dog is actually delicious, delivering surprisingly great flavor and a satisfying snap at a very low price.)

But the star of your meal at the bulk retailer might actually be dessert. Costco has introduced a new sweet treat to

Read the entire article: Costco’s Food Court Adds a New Double Mint Chocolate Sundae

A Kentucky police department has apologized for its slew of ‘unhinged’ posts amid Winter Storm Fern – only to continue trolling officials with the same ironic tone.

The Louisville Metropolitan Police Department (LMPD) social media team has been having some fun over the past few days by sharing humorous sentiments poking fun at storm-related incidents on its X account.

On Sunday in particular, the department shared

Read the entire article: Louisville Metropolitan Police Department ‘apologizes’ for series of bizarre posts during deadly storm | Daily Mail Online