Food & Nutrition

10 Ways to Make Cooking Less Miserable When It’s Sweltering Outside

With hit after hit of heat waves this summer, it’s more important than ever to have a few tricks up your sleeve for staying cool while cooking. Sure, no-cook recipes are often touted as the best solution for beating the heat and satisfying your appetite at the same time, but let’s be honest: There are […]

Health

The Best Sleep Essentials to Keep You Cool and Comfy During Hot Nights

Whether you’re feeling the effects of the summer heat wave or you’re just a hot sleeper all year long, swapping in some cooling bedding—think crisp percale sheet sets and pillowcases, gel-infused mattress pads, and breezy, breathable pj’s—can make a serious difference. Not only will you dodge the discomfort that comes with overheating (hello, night sweats), […]

Food & Nutrition

36 Refreshing Cucumber Recipes That Aren’t All Salads

Cucumber recipes are a staple during summertime because they’re so, so refreshing. And for good reason: The veggie is roughly 95% water, so it’s no wonder that recipes that feature cucumbers really hit the spot when temperatures heat up.  Because of its quench factor, cucumbers often take center stage in lots of salad recipes. But […]