Lifestyles category, Page 18
Trib introduces ‘Asking for a Friend,’ a column for navigating life’s everyday quandaries
The Trib is launching “Asking for a Friend,” a column that tackles life’s little conundrums before they snowball into full-blown crises. Whether you’re unsure about whether to text back or how to gracefully handle a house guest who won’t leave, we’ve got you covered with advice that’s both practical and,...
Sourdough is worth the work
Is there anything better than a good, crusty loaf of sourdough bread? It’s the perfect pairing for a bowl of homemade soup, whether it be tomato, potato, beef stew or another variety. The better the soup, the better the marriage. It’s a hearty option that adds weight to a sandwich....
Make a big-ticket Super Bowl spread on a small budget
A Super Bowl party can be the Cadillac of sporting event festivities. It has all the bells and whistles — and comes complete with sticker shock. The big game may mean thousands of dollars for tickets and travel to see it in person, but even watching at home can be...
Greensburg area restaurants compete for charity in chili cookoff
People are passionate about food. And when the dish can be as diverse as chili, their opinions can get just as spicy as the peppers. “White chicken chili is soup. It’s not chili,” said Brian Root of Greensburg, eliciting an immediate frown from Michelle Havrilesko, who had just finished eating...
How to cook the perfect boiled egg, according to science
NEW YORK — Scientists say they’ve cracked the code for boiling the perfect egg. It’s a recipe you can test for yourself — though the timing isn’t ideal with soaring egg prices in the United States from a bird flu outbreak. The perfect boiled egg has a velvety yolk paired...
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job
NEW YORK — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home. People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the...
Flip Phone February trend offers alternative to smartphone use
Forget the Phone Free February challenge — an alternative trend has emerged called “Flip Phone February.” Instead of using smartphones, some people have been purchasing the once-popular flip phones to allow them to unplug from apps that have left them addicted to screen time, such as social media platforms Instagram,...
‘No-buy 2025’ trend challenges shoppers to cut or eliminate spending
How long could you go without purchasing anything? A day? A week? A month? What about a whole year? The trend “no-buy 2025” has taken the internet by storm since the start of the new year — the latest no-spending challenge. In the spirit of decreasing consumerism, clutter and credit...
Waffle House passing along the sky high cost of eggs to diners with a 50 cent surcharge
NEW YORK — The Waffle House restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge in place due to the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade. The 24-7 restaurant said that the resulting egg shortage has led to a dramatic increase in its costs. Bird flu is forcing...
Think outside the carton with no-egg breakfasts
Breakfast and eggs go together like bacon and, well, eggs. Why? Because historically when we got our eggs from the birds in the backyard instead of the carton in the grocery store, eggs were collected first thing in the morning. That made them a handy food to fix to start...
Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty’s Kathe Barge opens doors for clients
People often ask Kathe Barge about her favorite homes. “It’s not about the houses,” said Barge, a Realtor with Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty in Sewickley. “It’s about the stories.” Those stories begin when a client chooses a Realtor such as Barge, who is a member of the National Association of...
Soaring egg prices are piquing interest in backyard chickens
NEW YORK — Thinking about backyard chickens as egg prices soar? Think hard, especially in light of the bird flu outbreak. Keeping home chickens as a pastime has continued to grow since the pandemic. But if eggs are the goal, remember that it takes planning and investment to raise the...
Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori draws criticism for nude dress at Grammys
Though Grammys fans were surprised by Kanye West’s appearance on the red carpet Sunday night, arguably more were shocked by his wife Bianca Censori’s choice of clothing — or lack thereof. Censori, an architect who works for West’s Yeezy company, removed her fur coat while walking the carpet, revealing a...
Polish cafe Polska Laska opens in Sharpsburg
Olive Visco recalled watching her grandmother Staniswava Zawistowski braiding the dough around the edges to keep the potato and cheese tucked inside. The family pierogi recipe Zawistowski always used came from Visco’s great-grandmother, Anna Zawistowski. It is one that continues to be handed down through the generations of this Polish...
Stanley Valentine’s Day tumblers are a hot item
Stanley lovers should hurry up and head to Target — because the new Valentine’s Day tumblers are selling out. The Valentine’s Day colors are red and pink with small heart designs in the opposite color on each. According to Target’s website, all tumblers except the red “Ruby Hearts” 40-ounce design...
Phone Free February challenges people to unplug
Have you been spending too much time on your phone? Most likely. Experts recommend cutting back phone use by just an hour each day to see significant health benefits — by participating in Phone Free February. The Phone Free February challenge is a nonprofit campaign encouraging people to be phone-free,...
2 more Pittsburgh restaurants to close their doors
Two more Pittsburgh restaurants are set to close their doors soon. Oak Hill Post, based in the city’s Brookline neighborhood, announced its closure via social media Friday after more than seven years in business. “After seven great years we have decided that the time to hang up our aprons is...
After a 195-year wait, Yuengling beer on tap at Illinois bars, restaurants
The nearly two-century wait is finally over. Yuengling beer, the pride of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and the oldest brewery in America, is now on tap in Chicago. As of Monday, about 2,000 bars and restaurants across the state are able to pour the regional favorite, which for the first 195 years...
Super Bowl Sunday FanFest at Acrisure Stadium reaches maximum capacity
The first Super Bowl FanFest in Pittsburgh, a free event, is at capacity. Verizon is bringing a Super Bowl LIX experience to 30 NFL cities across the country, including 20 NFL stadiums. Acrisure Stadium is one of them. Fans will have access to the UPMC Club Level and FedEx Great...
Diona Jones takes the helm at Pittsburgh’s East End Cooperative Ministry
Diona Jones has dedicated her life to her passion — community service. The new president and CEO of East End Cooperative Ministry has been in the new role for little over a week, but she’s already making an impact. “This definitely has been a blessing. This door opened up, so...
U.S. Postal Service to launch ‘Goodnight Moon,’ ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ stamps
Two new stamp designs — in “Goodnight Moon” and “SpongeBob SquarePants” themes — are set to be released this year. The U.S. Postal Service revealed the new Forever stamps in mid-January, saying the designs are preliminary and could change. The “Goodnight Moon” stamps are themed after the 1947 bedtime story,...
Coke jumps on a nostalgic trend with new Coca-Cola Orange Cream flavor
A year after the launch of the short-lived Coca-Cola Spiced, Coke is adding another new flavor to its lineup. Coca-Cola Orange Cream is scheduled to go on sale Feb. 10 in the U.S. and Canada. It will be sold in regular and zero sugar varieties. Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Co. said Monday...
Pittsburgh Chinese Culture Center, Pittsburgh Playhouse celebrating Lunar New Year
Get ready for the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many Asian cultures. According to the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C., the holiday marks the end of winter and the start of spring on the lunisolar calendar....
Wendy’s, Girl Scouts thin mint frosty rumored to drop in February
Rumors have been swirling of a possible collaboration between Wendy’s and Girl Scouts of the USA — to create a new “Thin Mint” frosty. Tyler Bowers, a food influencer known as @teamsupernovafb online, posted twice about the frosty, once in a joint post with Snackolator, a snack and food reviewer....
Pittsburgh area chefs, eateries snag semifinal nominations for 35th annual James Beard Awards
Three Pittsburgh restaurants and their chefs are getting national attention after being named semifinalists in the 35th annual James Beard Awards. The chefs at vegan restaurant Apteka, located in Bloomfield, have been nominated for the fourth straight year for Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland...
