13 Kitchen Hacks From Our Favorite Chefs and Food Bloggers

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Soy Sauce “Soy sauce. I put it in almost everything I make, and not just at my sashimi restaurant. It goes in so many of my savory dishes to bring out this amazing flavor in food. There’s nothing else like it. Ken Oringer, James Beard award-winning Chef and owner,Toro, NYC....

March 6, 2014 · 2 min · 373 words · Karla Wise

Can You Really Have Fit Skin?

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Products with ingredients that battle dullness, dryness and sag temporarily improve your skin’s look and feel. © Condé Nast Both add up to the whole package: a clear, luminous appearance. Smoother Skin What counts as smooth skin? That which is free of texture variations or irregularities, says Schultz....

March 5, 2014 · 1 min · 187 words · Katie White

Burn Cals And Tone ItAllIn Just 5 Minutes

A quality sweat session in five minutes? The proof is in this quickie firm-and-burn routine created byDasha Libin. Russian-born Libin (her grandfather taught kettlebells to the Soviet Army!) is the co-owner ofAnderson Martial Artsin New York City and the creator ofKettlebell Kickboxing. The secret sauce: efficiency. You’ll alternate between two exercises (detailed below), consecutively. No rest between sets and reps! Confused?This chartwill clear things up. But that’s the beauty of it!...

March 2, 2014 · 2 min · 235 words · Charles Joseph

9 Pinterest-Found 'Dos for a Rainy Day

Simply twist up two pigtails and pin in place. Plus, if strands frizz out, great: Fuzz makes this style look even better. The Twisted Top Knot Lots of little coils create one great look. COPYRIGHT ©2007 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Twisting strands into mini-buns makes the giant topknot super-secure. DIY blogger Jenni Radosevich gives you the full how-to in her tutorial. The idea here is to keep the style relaxed while still appearing sophisticated....

February 28, 2014 · 1 min · 138 words · Benjamin Patel

Drool-Worthy Pie Recipes Just Like InLabor Day

Mountain Peach Pie Reenact the scene in the comfort of your own kitchen! Just kiddingdon’t do that. Snickerdoodle Pie Looks delicious for the same reasonthisalways looks delicious. Salted Nutella Pie No words. Peanut Butter Pie Get your protein in pie form. Perfect Lemon Meringue Pie Citrus. Soft, sugary peaks. Probably the most “refreshing” on our list. Caramel Apple Pie Cup of caramel on the side optional. (May be required in some circles....

February 27, 2014 · 1 min · 135 words · Robin Graham

The Best Ab Move, Cardio Routine, Workout Song and More #TrainerIntel From Neghar Fonooni

We could give you 100 reasons why you’ll love trainerNeghar Fonooni. Having overcome those issues, I feel a deep responsibility to share that with women all over the world. And that might be the best reason, right? We got Fonooni to spill her #TrainerIntel secrets. What’s your all-time favorite piece of workout equipment? “I absolutely love a sled orprowler. You get a total-body workout in a short period of time, simultaneously working on strength and cardio....

February 27, 2014 · 3 min · 476 words · Joshua Banks

5 Delicious Gluten-Free Pasta Recipes

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Roll the dough out by hand and cut into rough shapes. Mix on low until the dough starts to come together. Turn off the mixer and press the dough together. You may have to sprinkle in some of the remaining tablespoons of water to moisten all the flour....

February 26, 2014 · 4 min · 705 words · John Morse

How Not to Look Stupid Picking Up A Barbell

You’ve mastered those. What about a barbell? Trust us, you’ll want to learn. And more and more women are squashing the stereotype that it’s just for dudes. But your first time lifting one can be intimidating. These exercises don’t require fancy machinery like a bench press or squat rack, either. You should not grab an EZ bar or fixed-weight bar. Just aim for the heavier side (16+ pounds). Ok, either way, the answer is probably no, not for your first or even fifth time....

February 26, 2014 · 1 min · 174 words · Laura Koch

Post-Workout Pretty: The Best Dry Conditioners

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. What Is Dry Conditioner? COPYRIGHT ©2009 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The result after just one spritz? Shiny, soft, protected strands that will last for days after your initial blowout. Can I Use It With Dry Shampoo? Sunflower oil replenishes the hair’s lipids without weighing it down; vitamin E offers antioxidant protection....

February 24, 2014 · 1 min · 124 words · Shelly Ryan PhD

The Ultimate Travel Beauty Bag: SELF Editors Share Their Must-Have Products

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The stale air is going to dry out your skin and heaps of pore-inhibiting makeup only make it worse. Everywhere Salve Good things do come in small packages. Case in point: This tiny tin of tangerine and chamomile-infusedJurlique Love Balm, $8. Treat extra-parched areas like lips, cuticles, elbows, around eyes to a few dabs right after boarding....

February 23, 2014 · 2 min · 340 words · Jacqueline Johnson

Cameron Diaz's Stay-Healthy Tips

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The image we all have of Cameron Diaz is Hollywood’s fittest, coolest, most glamorous goofball. “I fell into fitness by accident,” says the actress, a former string bean and smoker. “But it’s become something I depend on physically and emotionally. I feel so much more empowered now....

February 20, 2014 · 3 min · 625 words · Matthew Anderson

Flaunt Your Toned Body in These Flattering Styles

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. A body-skimming unitard ensures that you don’t eat your tank top during Inverted Half Bow. Leotard, Lululemon Athletica, $108;Lululemon.com. Deep slits reveal legs and cleavage, while skinny wraparound straps highlight every curve. Dress, $4,200, bra, $595, and shoes, $795;Gucci.com. Land softly in cushioned sneaks with knees slightly bent to ease the impact....

February 20, 2014 · 2 min · 228 words · Leslie Lucas

Lindsey Vonn: How to Be Fearless

We applaud Vonn for taking care of her healtheven if it means delaying her dreams. And we’ll count her down but certainly not out, because this athlete is fearless. Learn how Vonn faces her fear and embraces happiness. David Gubert Thengo behind the scenes at her video shoot What’s the point in being afraid? I’ve crashed a million times. If you go around being afraid, you’re never going to enjoy life....

February 20, 2014 · 2 min · 375 words · Jordan Wallace