Sticky rice, aka sweet glutinous rice, is best steamed so its plump, chewy grains are ready to sponge up all the flavor. This dish from my cookbook “The Chinese Way” is a riff on lo mai ...

This video tests rice paper as the outer layer for crispy chicken-style nuggets. Three fillings are compared using soy skin, mushrooms, and seitan. Each version is fried and tasted honestly. Texture ...

Want to make candles but don't know where to start? This easy DIY uses old yogurt jars and a few inexpensive supplies, yet ...

Growing vegetables is a rewarding hobby and a viable way to supply your household with fresh, nutrient-rich food almost on demand. But whether you are growing vegetables in containers in an apartment ...

The humble countertop appliance can turn out everything from congee to cheesecake. Don’t sleep on your rice cooker: It just might be the most underrated tool in your kitchen. The countertop appliance ...

The RICE method requires a little math, but it might be just the thing you need to tackle the new year. Lindsey Ellefson is Lifehacker’s Features Editor. She currently covers study and productivity ...

Every day, millions of people use thermal paper without thinking about it. Receipts, shipping labels, tickets, and medical records all rely on heat‑sensitive coatings to make text appear. More ...

As soon as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, signs of Christmas activities, decorations, and holiday cheer begin popping up all around. With chilly weather keeping most people indoors, ...

Dear Heloise: We’ll be spending hours wrapping Christmas and Hannukah gifts in a few weeks, using a lot of paper sourced from forest trees that would be better left standing. I hate wrapping! I’ve ...

In today’s digital age, there’s little need to buy planners or calendars—almost everything is available on your phone. Still, some people won’t give up a good old-fashioned diary for keeping track of ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...