One of my favorite visual gags (of many) in the classic film “Mary Poppins” is when the “practically perfect in every way” nanny played by Julie Andrews begins pulling item after increasingly absurd ...

For some diners, mastering the use of chopsticks to snag a piece of sushi or make their way through a bowl of noodles or fried rice is an accomplishment worth celebrating. You may have even found them ...

Chopstick mastery is all about technique, muscle memory, and cultural curiosity. For most people, the sharp learning curve is accompanied by slivered noodles, dropped dumplings, and achy fingers — but ...

Today, more than a fifth of the planet's population uses chopsticks as their primary dining utensils. Originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, chopsticks didn't become customary in Japan ...

As someone who works in the food industry, I have strong, albeit niche, opinions about lots of random topics. And there is one topic I have many feelings about: chopsticks. Growing up in a Chinese ...

Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better. We've all been there: You're typing away at your keyboard, busily getting stuff done, and suddenly you ...

There’s no better way to start off a meal than with the swift snap of tearing apart a pair of chopsticks. Today, the disposable bamboo chopsticks you tend to find in places where they sell Asian ...

Whether you’re more of a casual houseplant owner who’s happy if you remember to water it, or are so serious about your plants that it’s part of your personality, it’s always good to have a few tricks ...

One of my favorite visual gags (of many) in the classic film “Mary Poppins” is when the “practically perfect in every way” nanny played by Julie Andrews begins pulling item after increasingly absurd ...

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