The beginner’s guide to Asian hot sauces

Down the street from my house sits a lovely Asian grocery called Saigon Market. I’ve been there dozens of times since moving to South Bend, Indiana, a year ago, mostly to pick up last-minute produce or ingredients I swore I had in my pantry.

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Author: Benjamin Dashley on The Takeout, shared by Virginia K. Smith to Lifehacker

What Numbers Should Everyone Memorize?

There are currently 327 million people in the U.S. That’s about 4% of the 7.7 billion people on earth. I find it extremely useful to remember these three numbers when I’m reading any other statistic. One fluid ounce is just under 30 mL, and if I could memorize that, I’d find it useful at the grocery store. So what…

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Author: Nick Douglas

Congress Hates Resort Fees As Much As You Do

Nothing takes the excitement out of planning a vacation like finding out the hotel you want to book charges a resort fee. Maybe you were intrigued by the hotel’s low room rate, and got sucked in by the photos of their rooms and amenities. But when it’s time to make a reservation, an extra fee is tacked on, making the…

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Author: Lisa Rowan on Two Cents, shared by Lisa Rowan to Lifehacker

Marmite Makes Any Dip Better

Marmite is the Fernet-Branca of the condiment world. Like the bitter amaro, the super salty yeast spread is extremely polarizing, and people tend to either despise it on a visceral level or love it with their whole heart. But even if you aren’t one to spread Marmite on toast, you can use it to add oomph to creamy…

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Author: Claire Lower on Skillet, shared by Claire Lower to Lifehacker