Keri Wiginton

How this $10 device protects your network from hackers

May 21, 2019 at 8:28 a.m.

More cable companies are using MoCA technology, which lets users extend their Wi-Fi or stream video more reliably. And with it comes a must-have piece of equipment consumers need to...

How do you deal with the schmuck in your office?

May 21, 2019 at 8:29 a.m.

Everyone's got one: Someone in the office who makes your work harder or just drives you crazy. Grasping the underlying reasons why people act the way they do can help...

How to cope with travel constipation

June 21, 2019 at 10:39 a.m.

Whether you're headed across time zones or just downstate, your normal response to move your bowels can get suppressed when you're traveling. "It's the whole psychological thing of how regular...

Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

Love vegan cheese but can’t eat cashews? Nut-free recipes come to rescue

July 2, 2019 at 8:59 p.m.

Cashews have changed the game for vegan cheeses. They add a creamy, decadent flavor that cookbook authors and chefs have adopted in almost every new recipe I come across. Vegan...

Multitasking is making you bad at your job. Here are 4 ways to fix that.

May 21, 2019 at 7:56 a.m.

We all do it. Send off a text while in a meeting. Respond to an email while finishing a report. But to be truly productive, we have to find a...

Bloating, gas and cramps are facts of life for millions of Americans with digestive problems, but a low-FODMAP diet may help relieve those symptoms.

How the low-FODMAP diet helped me beat my bloat

June 5, 2018 at 8:38 p.m.

If you're one of the 60 million Americans with a digestive disorder, you may be used to approaching each meal with a sense of dread. Simply snacking on a piece...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Super Bowl vegan dishes and more party options from newest cookbooks

April 7, 2019 at 2:29 p.m.

The holidays are over, but party season lasts all year. Thankfully, there are a growing number of vegan cookbooks here to save us with inspired animal-friendly dishes. Here are a...

Women who use Botox are judged more harshly than those who just avoid the sun or use skin creams, according to a study.

I got Botox — and here’s what happened.

April 24, 2019 at 11:57 a.m.

I noticed a couple of years ago that I'd started getting crow's-feet when I smiled. This year — my 35th — they started stomping around even when I wasn't making...

Brain-training apps don’t work. Here’s what does.

May 21, 2019 at 7:04 a.m.

It turns out games aimed at training the brain will likely only help you get better at those specific games. So you're out of luck if you're hoping those Sudoku...

Vegan options from simple to crazy — mac on a pizza?

May 2, 2019 at 6:03 p.m.

When I went vegan in the '90s, the only way to get pizza was to order a no-mozzarella option from Papa John's — and then add my own meat-free proteins...

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