Cast Iron Basics Understanding the right way to clean your cast iron skillet comes down to understanding what makes cast iron different from, say, stainless steel or non-stick: “They get better over time, the more you use them,” says Katie Muscarella of Field Company, a cast iron pan manufacturer. That’s because high heat, she explains, breaks down fat molecules to bond with carbon and iron, forming a black non-stick layer that’s similar to Teflon but non-toxic....

“Freezing is a great way to keep bananas ready for use and reduce food waste,” says Wade Syers, food safety educator at Michigan State University Extension. Frozen bananas can chill and sweeten smoothies while serving up a creamy texture sans dairy. You can also transform frozen chunks into ice “cream” by blending, or—if you ask one writer—eat frozen banana slices straight-up. But back to banana bread: If you’ve got your heart set on it, but don’t have the time to bake at the precise moment your extra bananas begin to call it a day, you can always store them in your freezer to bake at a later date....

Many of us get a little burst of excitement when a friendly Girl Scout comes to the door selling an assortment of Girl Scout Cookies. It can be hard to know how much to order exactly. You don’t want to stop at just one…or ten. What if you only have this one opportunity for the year? Even though Girl Scouts go door to door and sell outside local businesses, you may be stressing that you will miss out on the sale somehow....

And while it’s certainly intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. With these helpful hints, you’ll find yourself solving the good ol’ puzzle that is the Rubik’s Cube in no time. Maybe even as fast as teenage Justin Bieber… Ready to start solving? Here’s what you need to know about how to solve a Rubik’s Cube. What is a Rubik’s Cube? If you missed the craze when it first came around or if your kids are new to the Cube, then you might need a recap....

Grab a blanket, microwave some popcorn and dive into some of the top movies of the past year with our guide on how to watch all the Oscar winners and nominees, including where to stream Best Picture winner Nomadland. Where to watch all the Oscar-winning and nominated movies 2021 How to watch Nomadland Nomadland, starring Frances McDormand, follows a nomad named Fern (McDormand) on her journey through the American West living in a van after she lost everything in the Great Recession....

Make it easy this year—especially with your littlest ones—by making writing a letter to Santa a whole event. Grab the milk, grab the cookies, maybe a little bit of candy, and blast the holiday tunes. And to make it all the easier for you, keep reading for our top tips on how to write a letter to Santa—plus, two downloadable and printable templates for kids to fill out. How to Write a Letter to Santa Need some help writing a letter to Santa this year?...

During an interview on Fox 5’s Good Day New York, NYC Schools Chancellor David C. Banks declared “snow days,” or days when schools are closed due to serious weather or emergency, are a thing of the past. In the interview, he explained that it’s due to the transition to online learning that took place during the pandemic. Banks said, “With the new technology that we have, it’s one of the good things that came out of COVID....

The news was confirmed by Cara’s publicist, Judith A. Moose, who posted an announcement on Cara’s Twitter. She wrote, “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer passed away in her Florida home. Her cause of death is currently unknown and will be released when information is available.” Moose continued, “Irene’s family has requested privacy as they process their grief....

Parade consulted Krystyn Parks, a pediatric registered dietitian certified with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners for insight on the shortage. “Yes, there is a formulashortage right now. There are still formulas on the shelf in stores, however, if a baby requires a specific formula due to a medical need or a tolerance issue, it can be difficult,” Parks says. “You may see formula, but not the formula that you need....

The intimate wedding in the remote and beautiful village of Bormes-les-Mimosas took place almost two years after the couple announced their engagement in October 2019. James posted a selfie of him and Alizee (who is French) on Instagram with the caption, “Mr & Mrs Middleton ❤️ ???????? ???????? Yesterday I married the love of my life surrounded by family, friends and of course a few dogs in the beautiful village or Bormes-les-Mimosas....

The 63-year-old actress took to Instagram this week to spread the Halloween fever with a series of throwback photos, including one candle-lit shot of her soaking in a literal blood bath. “I take HALLOWEEN SERIOUSLY!” the original Scream Queen captioned her post on Wednesday, Oct. 19. “From a #bloodbath to ENDINGS are a BITCH, I mean WITCH!” Other throwback snaps in the post featured Curtis posing on a motorcycle in an all-black leather outfit and shots of her in a full-on witch costume, along with one pic of her sporting the iconic Micheal Myers mask from the cult classic Halloween films....

Lawrence has previously opened up to Vanity Fair about saying yes to anything she was handed during the early days of her career. “I think that I was people-pleasing for the majority of my life," she said. “Working made me feel like nobody could be mad at me: ‘Okay, I said yes, we’re doing it. Nobody’s mad.’ And then I felt like I reached a point where people were not pleased just by my existence....

The Killers Anonymous actress, 41, recently shared a wholesome Instagram photo in partnership with the organization Vote Like A Madre, where she posed alongside her entire family-of-five to make an important statement about fighting climate change. The adorable photo shows Alba, along with her husband, Cash Warren, 43, as they lock hands with their kids, Honor, 14, Haven, 11 and Hayes, 4, while pinky promising to do their best to keep the planet safe amid the ongoing climate crisis....

What made you want to tell this story? Who she was and how it conflicted with my perception really drew me to the project. When I first watched the interview she gave with [gay pastor] StevePieters [in the mid-1980s, in which Tammy Faye expressed her support for AIDS victims], it was very emotional for me. It was 2012. I got the rights to the documentary and started figuring out how to make a movie....

According to the Fox News, attorney Camille Vasquez has signed on to represent Kilcher, 32, who plays Angela Blue Thunder on the hit Paramount series. The actress was charged back in July with two felony counts of worker’s compensation. “We are determined to defend Ms. Kilcher in this important case which examines the inherent flaws in the disability compensation system,” Vasquez’s firm, Brown Rudnick LLP, shared in a statement. “Ms....

A spokesperson for Winslet told NBC News that she had slipped and was taken to the hospital in Croatia. “Kate slipped and was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure required by the production. She is fine and will be filming, as planned, this week,” the spokesperson said. Winslet will portray photographer Lee Miller, as the film takes viewers through the epic moments of her life, including the photographer’s work as a war correspondent for Vogue during World War II....

On Friday, Sept. 9, Kelsea Ballerini confirmed a trio with two of her good friends in the music industry. Ballerini took to social media to announce that she would be teaming up with Carly Pearce and Kelly Clarkson for a new single. “a sassbomb yeehaw collab moment?!? YOU’RE DRUNK, GO HOME with my sister @carlypearce and hero sister @kellyclarkson available 9/23” she captioned the video, adding, “can i get a yeeeeehaw....

The reality star, 43, presented her capsule collection at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, Sept. 13, where she showed up in a long-sleeve lace jumpsuit paired with leather gloves and ankle booties. In her recent Instagram post on Wednesday, Kardashian shared a series of photos from the night, including backstage photos with husband Travis Barker, along with other glamorous shots of her outfit. In her caption, The Kardashians star took the time to thank everyone who came to the show, despite a slew of technical difficulties that occurred while the models took the stage....

The reality star and mom-of-two stepped out in Los Angeles on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 14, where she was caught getting out of the driver’s side door of a silver truck or SUV. The makeup mogul was clad from head to toe in black leather, including a sleek pair of pants, possibly with built-in padding over the knees, and a loose black jacket. The only thing missing from the chic look was the bike as she walked across the parking lot....

According to Netflix, Maid is on track to be watched by 67 million households, indicating that many viewers connect with Alex’s challenges as she claws through poverty, domestic abuse and piles of systemic red tape. The moving, 10-episode drama also stars Andie MacDowell as Alex’s mother, Paula; Nick Robinson as Sean, the father of Alex’s daughter; Anika Noni Rose as Alex’s client, Regina; Tracy Vilar as Alex’s boss, Yolanda; and Billy Burke as Alex’s father, Hank....