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Feeding yourself can be a real choresometimes, you just dont have anydinner inspirationor time to cook.
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You might even cancel your Doordash membership after reading (okay, fine, keep it for emergencies).
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Theres no general rule about how often you’ve got the option to safely enjoy your leftovers.
But its ideal to only reheat small portions once, Nichols says.
What I really like about these is the seal that you get with the click-top lid, she says.
It actually creates a little bit of a vacuum seal, which is spill-proof.
Ive never had a disaster where they leaked or broke open.
And dont sleep on theones with dividersthat keep your chicken from running into your broccoli.
We really enjoyed the variety of recipes.
Harbstreet recommends using a Japanese santoku knife, which is designed for slicing, chopping, and mincing.
I find that its more comfortable to use and also really versatile.
It can pretty quickly flip over from dicing up an onion to chopping through a cooked chicken breast.
Its so important to have a well-sharpened, high-quality knife that youre confident in using, Harbstreet says.
SELFs senior commerce editor has had this knife sharpener for years and says its still going strong.
After a few swipes, I can slice tomatoes paper-thin or dice potatoes in a few seconds.
Ive even bought some for family and friends, who agree that having sharp knives can be utterly life-changing.
These cherry ones will definitely perk up your utensil drawer.
Theyre just really cute and fun, one SELF editor says.
I always get compliments on them, and I think theyre a cute andaffordable gift.
Their shape makes it easy to measure and pour out liquids.
[They give] the illusion of freshnessits that acidity that perks up your taste buds, she says.
Or add apple cider vinegar to your homemade salad dressing for a kick.
Nichols says she uses the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker to make a bunch at the beginning of the week.
Its great forovernight oatsand its an alternative to a mason jar, she says.
I also love the idea of bringing soup in it, rather than carrying a heftier metal thermos.
They keep things very airtight.
This one from Amazon is also dishwasher-safe, for easy cleanup.
It can kind of expand to fit whatever you want to put in it, she says.
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