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Ever notice that your phone dies faster in cold weather?
The cell phone’s job description has gotten a few pages longer in recent decades. Just 15 years ago, there would be only a handful of expectations for the device, namely, send and receive cellular calls and SMS messages.
The modern smartphone blows any old Nokia out of the water, but it still has a pretty major fatal flaw. When it gets a little too brisk outside, it shuts down entirely. But why? As LiveScience reports, it all comes down to chemical reactions within the battery.
If you were to crack open any given smartphone, you’d probably find a lithium-ion battery running the show. Inside of the battery, there are two poles, an anode and a cathode, and how much charge your phone has all depends on which side the ions reside. A fully charged battery will be jam-packed with ions on the anode end, while a dead battery will have all the ions deposited in the cathode end.
Your phone is powered as the individual ions travel in solution from one pole to the other, but a cold temperature doesn’t “drain” your battery, per se. If it were drained, the ions would have to go somewhere, but they actually stay put when it gets cold. The cold temperature causes chemical reactions that slow down the current. The only other time this smaller current is sent through the battery is when all the ions have been spent, so your phone mistakenly reads the slowdown as the cell being out of juice.
Now, how can you get yourself out of this battery bind? Dr. Stephen J. Harris, a chemist at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab, says whatever you do, don’t try and charge it. Your fully charged battery isn’t lacking ions, and the cold temperature isn’t allowing more ions to be pulled into the anode. They pass through the solution as solid lithium, which can really do some serious damage to the battery cell itself. (Believing these myths about charging your phone can damage your battery, too.)
The only way to get that battery back to its toasty current-catalyzing self is to let it return to its normal operating temperature. We recommend leaving it in your pocket or spending a few minutes inside away from the blistering cold.
Now that you know the dangers cold weather can post to your phone, read up on these 11 Things Highly Organized People Do On Their Smartphone.
BY SAM BENSON SMITH, RD.COM
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Outlet-free chargers
Smartphones and laptops will still work when the power is out—as long as you’re prepared. “The Internet can be surprisingly robust after an event, but keeping batteries charged is where most people break down,” says Steven J. Jensen, a member of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council and advisor of emergency management at California State University at Long Beach. Having a juiced-up portable battery or small generator will keep you in touch with loved ones and with any emergency updates.
Here are 11 phone battery myths you really have to stop believing.
Cordless radio
Gathering around the radio might seem like a thing of the past, but it could prove vital in an emergency situation. “It allows you to get in touch with what’s going on locally,” says Jensen. “That’s important to be able to make good decisions about what happens next.” You won’t miss any important messages warning you not to leave—or to get out fast. Make sure you have a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio so it can work when the power is out.
Learn how to manage these 10 everyday emergencies.
Medications
“Sometimes, the way medications are dispersed now, we have just a very small supply available,” says Jensen. “In a disaster, it might be hard to replenish those supplies.” Talk to your doctor about writing a larger prescription so you have a couple weeks work on hand if you can’t reach the pharmacy.
These 17 common medication mistakes could be making you sick.
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Lantern
Handheld flashlights are convenient to carry and store, but their beams won’t light up a room the way your lamps do. In addition to battery-powered flashlights, pick up a lantern, which can brighten up a larger amount of space.
Make sure you know these 20 fixes for life-threatening problems and daily hassles.
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Batteries
If you’ve been using your phone as a flashlight and haven’t touched an actual torch in years, don’t be surprised if the batteries in your backups have worn out or corroded. A pack of extra batteries never hurts.
Just avoid these 13 things you should never do during a power outage.
Nonperishable food
Stocking up on food is a no-brainer if you know you won’t be able to get to a grocery store, but you might be surprised by just how much food to keep on hand. The Red Cross recommends keeping two weeks worth of food available in case you’re unexpectedly stuck at home, or enough to last three days if you’re evacuating. You don’t just have to stick to sad cans of beans though. Get creative and stick with foods you actually want to eat. It’s surprising how much peanut butter or beef jerky could lift your spirits when you’re facing a crisis.
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Pet food
Don’t forget your furry friends when you’re stocking up on food. Keep at least two weeks worth of dry food on hand so your pets can stay healthy and safe, but don’t bother shelling out on anything fancy. “It doesn’t have to be the highest standard, but if you can keep some food that’s going to keep pets healthy and vibrant, that’s good,” says Jensen.
Here are 10 secrets your dog’s tail is trying to tell you.
Extra propane
If your home’s electricity or gas isn’t working, the oven and microwave could be out of the question—but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with cold meals. Keep extra propane on hand so you can fire up a BBQ or camping stove.
Water
H2O seems like a given, but if anything goes wrong with your local water system, you’ll need to have backup. As a rule of thumb, make sure you have a gallon per person per day, ideally enough to last two weeks. If you don’t want to leave jugs of water sitting around all the time, fill clean, empty soda bottles or a large water dispenser when there’s a storm coming.
Cash
Don’t assume you can rely on plastic during an emergency. Card readers might not work, and ATMs could run out of money during a natural disaster, so keeping backup bills on hand could be a lifesaver. Talk to your family about how much you can afford to keep out of the bank and where the safest place in your home for it is.
Tool kit
Even if you’re not used to making your own repairs, a toolbox could be a vital resource during an emergency situation. “It gives you a lot of latitude to be able to adapt and fix things and be somewhat independent if no help is available,” says Jensen. A basic toolkit with items such as a wrench, screwdrivers, and a hammer can help you fight back when your home and supplies are under stress.
No car mechanic should be without these 20 essential tools.
Copies of important documents
It’s always a good idea to keep original copies of important documents like home ownership papers or insurance information, but keep a backup on hand too. “It’s surprising how important that can be,” says Jensen. Leave hard copies in a safe space (away from the originals), or save them digitally in a password-protected file in the cloud.
First aid kit
“A well-stocked first aid kit is critically important,” says Jensen. The Red Cross recommends keeping bandages, an instant ice pack, antiseptic wipes, scissors, and more.
These are the items that should be in every first aid kit.
Just-for-fun items
When you’re rushing to pack your bags for an evacuation, a few nonessentials can actually be some of the best things for your mental wellbeing. “We need to find ways of comforting ourselves,” says Jensen. “Relax and take some time to realize it’s going to be OK.” He suggests packing a book, a child’s favorite stuffed animal, or playing cards. Letting yourself relax a bit will help normalize the situation and take your mind off the stress.
BY MARISSA LALIBERTE, RD.COM
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Blueberry and Oat Breakfast Muffins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole standard muffin tin with paper cases.
- Sift the flour, sugar and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl. Tip the husks from the sieve into the bowl. Stir in the oats and make a well in the centre.
- Use a fork to whisk the milk, oil, eggs and vanilla in a bowl. Add to the dry ingredients along with the mashed bananas, and fold together until just combined. Gently fold in the pecans and blueberries.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cases. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes, until risen, golden and springy to a gentle touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Each serving provides 930 kJ, 222 kcal, 6 g protein, 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 28 g carbohydrate (10 g sugars), 4 g fibre and 154 mg sodium.
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Mini Salmon Breakfast Quiches
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spray a 12-hole standard muffin tin with olive oil.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten out the bread slice, then use a 10 cm (4 inch) cutter to cut a round from each slice. Press the bread rounds into the muffin tin and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, until the bread cases are very lightly browned and slightly dried out. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Return the bread cases to the muffin tin. Combine the salmon and herbs, then divide the mixture among the bread cases. Carefully pour the eggs into the bread cases over the salmon and sprinkle with the parmesan.
- Bake the quiches for 12-15 minutes, until set and golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Spinach and Feta Omelettes
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Prep Time |
Cook Time |
| 4people |
10minutes |
10minutes |
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a 26 cm (10-inch) non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour in one-quarter of the eggs and swirl to make an even layer.
- Use a spatula to draw the egg into the centre of the pan from the side as it begins to set. After about 1 minute the egg will be set around the side and underneath but moist on top. Sprinkle with the spinach and feta. Fold one-third of the omelette towards the centre, then fold over again to enclose the filling.
- Slide the omelette onto a plate and serve immediately with the tomatoes, seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. Repeat to make three more omelettes.
Recipe Notes
If you prefer, cook the tomatoes in a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the skins just start to split. Keep them warm while you cook the omelettes.
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Quinoa Pancakes with Raspberry Compote
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Cook Time |
| 12pancakes |
25minutes |
20minutes |
Instructions
- To make the compote, put the raspberries and sugar in a small saucepan. Gently stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is heated through.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon into a bowl and make a well in the centre. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs and vanilla together. Pour the mixture into the well in the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Lightly grease a large heavy-based frying pan and heat over medium-low heat. For each pancake, drop 2 slightly heaped tablespoons of batter into the pan and spread to a neat 10 cm (4 inch) round. Repeat with more batter, depending on the size of your pan.
- Cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes, until golden brown underneath, then turn over and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes, until golden. Remove from the pan and keep warm while you cook the remaining batter.
- Serve three pancakes for each person, with the yogurt and raspberry compote.
Recipe Notes
To keep the pancakes warm, place them on a baking tray in a very low oven, loosely covered with foil.
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Grilled Toulouse Sausage BBQ Pizza
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| 4people |
15minutes |
35minutes |
Instructions
BBQ Pizza
- Pre-heat BBQ to high heat. Place the Toulouse sausages on the grill and cook for 8 minutes, flip and cook on the other side for another 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
- Cut the pizza dough ball into 2 equal pieces. Lightly flour the countertop and flatten one of the dough balls by hand. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a 12-16 inch round, rotating and stretching the dough as you go. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured pizza peel (or rimless baking sheet) and stretch to re-shape if necessary.
- Oil the BBQ grill grates and decrease the heat to medium.
- Brush the dough with 1 to 2 teaspoons of olive oil and flip onto the hot grill, oiled side down. Close the lid and cook until the bottom of crust is golden brown, approximately one to two minutes.
- Brush the raw side of the dough with 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, then immediately flip using the peel (or rimless baking sheet). Spread three tablespoons of artichoke tapenade onto the dough, then top with grated feta and mozzarella, sliced Toulouse sausage and torn basil.
- Close the lid and cook until the bottom of crust is golden browned and cheese has melted, about two to four minutes.
- Using the peel (or rimless baking sheet), remove the pizza to a cooling rack and let rest for 3 minutes. Top with baby arugula, drizzle with two tablespoon olive oil. Slice into desired size.
Artichoke Tapenade
- Place the artichoke hearts, garlic, cayenne powder, olives, capers, oil, lemon juice and sea salt in a food processor and puree until smooth. Add the cheese and puree for another 15 seconds. Set aside.
Recipe Notes
Store extra artichoke tapenade in a resealable container in the fridge for up to a month.
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Ravenswood Blueberry Miami Rib Marinade
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a bowl or food grade plastic container, except the oil.
- Use a hand-held immersion blender and carefully blend all ingredients together.
- Slowly add the oil and emulsify.
- Submerge your ribs or choice of meat in the marinade.
- Let meat rest in the marinade for approximately 18-24 hours.
- Remove meat from bowl and grill on high heat for a few minutes on each side. Char the meat—the sugars from the marinade will create a nice caramelized texture.
Recipe Notes
Don’t feel confined to using this for ribs alone—this marinade would add a punch of flavour to other cuts of meat such as a skirt, bavette or flank steak.
BY MATTHEW KUMPREY, THE BUTCHER’S SON
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Berries: Rinse with vinegar
Before you stash them in the fridge, wash strawberries, raspberries, and other berries with a mix of vinegar and water (think a 1:3 ratio). This disinfects against mold, which can lengthen shelf life by weeks. Then rinse with water and dry thoroughly. Here are five fascinating facts you didn’t know about wild blueberries.
Lettuce: Store with paper towel
Prepared a bit too much lettuce for your salad? Store leftover leaves in a bowl with a paper towel on top, then seal with plastic wrap. The towel absorbs moisture, which is what turns leaves soggy and brown. Replace the towel when it becomes damp. Another trick: Sprinkle the leaves with a dash of salt, which also helps draw out extra wetness. Here are 12 foods you had no clue you’ve been eating all wrong.
Avocado: Squirt with lemon
Avocado contains enzymes that produce a brown pigment when exposed to oxygen, which is why that halved avocado looks unappetizing so soon after its stored. To avoid this, squirt it with lemon or lime juice. (You can also do this on guacamole.) The citric acid will help prevent browning for at least a day. You could also store avocado slices with large chunks of onion. The same gasses that make your eyes burn when you chop an onion also prevent oxidation in your avocado. As long as the onion touches only the skin of the avocado, there won’t be a noticeable flavour. Here are five more clever ways to put lemons to work all around the house.
Carrots: Store with water
To avoid that dried-out look old carrots tend to get, first chop off the leafy greens if you bought your carrots whole (the leaves can pull nutrients out of the roots). Carrots do best with moisture, so put them in a container filled with water, seal with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator. Or, wrap them in bubble wrap before stashing in the fridge: It will allow just enough moisture to reach the carrots if you prefer not to soak them in water. Don’t miss these 10 more brilliant uses for bubble wrap.
Lemons: Avoid cutting in half
If you need just a squeeze of citrus juice for your recipe or drink, puncture a whole lemon with a fork or skewer instead of cutting it in half. This way, you can squeeze out what you need without drying out the entire lemon. Here are six more clever hacks that will slash your next grocery bill.
Onions: Wrap in pantyhose
It sounds strange, but the mesh-like material allows just enough air to reach the vegetable, which helps them stay fresh. Simply slip the onions into the nylons, tying a knot between each bulb. Tip: Use a new or freshly-washed pair of pantyhose to avoid any foot odours in your next stew. These are the foods you can ruin by storing in the refrigerator.
Potatoes: Store with apples
Apples produce ethylene gas that can keep your spuds fresh for more than eight weeks. Say goodbye to those pesky sprouts that pop up on potatoes after just a few weeks. Here are five more ways to put apples to work around the house.
Apples: Soak slices in salt water
Sliced apples are a convenient snack or salad topper, but browned leftovers aren’t appealing. Soak remaining slices in a bowl of cold salt water to prevent oxidation (but no more than ½ teaspoon of salt per quart of water, or you’ll taste it in the fruit). After five minutes, dry and store your slices in the fridge in an airtight plastic bag.
Psst—here’s one simple trick that will make your strawberries last longer!
Celery: Wrap in aluminum foil
Unlike a plastic bag, the foil will let the ripening gas ethylene escape. When ethylene is trapped in a plastic bag, it causes moisture loss and spoilage to occur faster.
Still cooking with aluminum foil? You’ll want to read this.
Bananas: Wrap stems with plastic wrap
Ethylene gas is again the culprit here, but separating each banana from the bunch and wrapping each individual stem in plastic wrap can stop the spread of the gas. If they’ve already gotten too ripe for your liking, peel them and store them in the freezer for an easy smoothie addition. Here are six foods you had no idea you could freeze.
Tomatoes: Keep out of the fridge and stem side down
Tomatoes do not like the cold; keep them in the fridge, and they’ll lose their ideal flavour and texture. Additionally, when you leave them on the counter, if they’re off the stem, place them stem side down, as this part of the fruit is the last to ripen. Don’t miss these other tips on how to keep food from spoiling.
Asparagus: Store upright in a cup of water
Asparagus often dries out before it has the chance to be cooked, but there is a method that will keep it moist enough for your favourite recipes. Just as you would store flowers, place the asparagus upright with the cut edges submerged in a bowl or cup of water. Place it in the fridge, and place a plastic bag over the tops of the vegetable. Check out the nine foods you should never, ever eat raw.
BY KELSEY KLOSS, RD.COM
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When it comes that peaceful, easy feeling of the perfect backyard summer day, there’s nothing quite like a hammock. When combined with the right beer and putting the phone on airplane mode, it makes for a perfect day.
Just the idea of laying around in a hammock probably has you feeling more laid-back. Whether it’s strung between a couple of trees in the backyard or used with a stand on a patio, a hammock can provide an unprecedented degree of relaxation.
It’s not quite so relaxing to find the right one, but luckily, we’ve pretty much got the hard part figured out. These seven hammocks will provide you with optimal relaxation all summer long. No beer included.
Hammock Sky Brazilian Double Hammock
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While you can easily spend a couple of hundred dollars on a hammock, you certainly don’t have to just to have a comfortable spot to lay in the shade. This one from Hammock Sky is consistently well-reviewed by customers and comes with a lifetime warranty that promises a replacement for any reason. Unlike more substantial hammocks, it also takes up relatively little space when packed away and comes with a carrying bag for added portability.
Vivere Double Hammock with Space Saving Steel Stand
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You can go pretty high-end when it comes to hammock stands, but there’s also plenty of affordable options that won’t leave you lying on the ground. This one from Vivere has thousands of positive customer reviews to attest to it, and it’s available paired with your choice of cotton, polyester, or heavy-duty Sunbrella hammocks (each in a range of colors). At just 35 pounds, the stand is also fairly easy to move around without disassembling it.
Quilted-Weave Hammock
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If you’re looking for something that’s almost more bed than hammock, you can always consider a more plush option like this one from North Carolina-based Hatteras Hammocks. It isn’t cheap, but it’s designed to last.
ENO DoubleNest Hammock
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ENO’s DoubleNest Hammock is a popular choice for campers, but it’s also a great option if you’re looking for a lightweight hammock for the backyard that’s easy to pack up and take with you on the occasional trip. In addition to being relatively affordable, it’s also available in your choice of dozens of different colors and comes with an attached compression sack that doubles as a convenient pocket when the hammock is set up.
Pawleys Island Large Original Cotton Rope Hammock
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Pawleys Island is a go-to name for many when it comes to hammocks, and that’s largely due to the company’s original rope-style hammocks. Also available in single-person size, this one will accommodate two people with a 450-pound weight capacity and is constructed with higher-quality materials than you’re likely to find in cheaper rope hammocks, including solid oak bars and heavy-duty hardware.
L.L. Bean Quilted Sunbrella Hammock
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Most of L.L. Bean’s outdoor gear is a safe bet if you want something that will hold up season after season, and that includes its hammocks, which garner consistently good reviews from customers. The Quilted Sunbrella hammock is at the top-end of what the retailer offers and has a reversible design that’s cushioned for some added comfort. The Sunbrella fabric also promises to prevent fading and resist mildew.
Super Deal Quilted 2 Person Hammock
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At more than six feet long and nearly five feet wide, this value model from Super Deal is a hammock built for two full-grown adults. A hardwood spreader holds the hammock open, making it easier for both people to get out.
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