14 simple tricks for becoming a better home cook, according to professional chefs and bakers

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Plenty of home cooks are looking for tips ahead of the holiday season.

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An accounting manager struggled with work-life balance at PwC, Walmart, and Google. Leaving the Bay Area is what finally changed the tide.

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Mike Manalac says he struggled to prioritize his career without sacrificing family life.

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I'm a trained chef. Here are 13 of my best tips for making foods everyone should know how to cook.

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There are simple ways to upgrade classic meals.

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Interior designers share 6 of the best and 4 of the worst ways to use extra space in your home

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There are some things to avoid when you design your space to fit your needs.

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13 tips for preparing and cooking potatoes that chefs think everyone should know

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Russet and yellow potatoes are best for baking.

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13 things I don't keep in my kitchen as a chef

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I don't keep a lot of gadgets or preprepared food in my kitchen.

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I've been riding trains across the US and UK for 26 years. I wish I'd known a few things before my first trip.

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I love traveling by train.

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Trump's plan to scrap taxes on tips and overtime could reshape how millions of Americans get paid

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Trump's proposal to eliminate taxes on overtime and tips could alter the pay structure in America.

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6 things you should never do to your nails after a manicure, according to nail artists

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There are quite a few things that can ruin a good manicure.

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Moving from Kentucky to New York City was full of surprises. Here are 5 things I learned.

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A few things surprised me when I moved to New York City from Kentucky.

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