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In the fervor of the holiday season, the New Year is often overlooked, and the turning of the calendar commences with little more than a late night party, a plethora of finger foods, and a seemingly impossible list of New Year’s resolutions. Rather than setting yourself up for failure, try accomplishing these simple tasks before […]

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Maximizing our potential requires that we break free of our need for constant comfort.

At the New Year, we experience an influx of motivation in our gyms—we set New Year’s resolutions where we promise ourselves and our loved ones all the ways that we are going to become better humans this year. And as we all know, most of these resolutions are abandoned by February.

 

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The rules are now set and lifters will just have to adjust to the new conditions as they always have.

In July of 2018, the International Weightlifting Federation announced the new bodyweight categories that the sport would compete for in the years to come. This came as a result of a desire to erase all old records which many felt were drug-tainted, but also because of developments ”upstairs” within the International Olympic Committee.

 

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Between packed schedules and busy days at work, school, or home, we’re all constantly on the hunt for easy dinners to add to our kitchen rosters — regardless of any dietary preferences we might have. But if you’re trying to eat low-carb, we’ve got 10 super-simple recipes to satisfy your needs. They’re also delicious enough that they’ll please those at the dinner table who might not be eating the same way you are, which is always a win.

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This is one of our most popular drinks. It has been on the menu at Portland Hunt + Alpine Club since we opened without a break, and it is a drink that we are incredibly proud of. It’s simple yet pleases many different types of guests on multiple levels.

First and foremost, it’s so delicious that almost everyone enjoys it. Slightly sweet without being syrupy, it’s a perfect drink to sip while deciding on din­ner. It uses Cocchi Americano Bianco, a product imported from Italy that uses wine as its base. The wine is fortified, sweetened, and aromatized, leaving a pleasing play between sweetness and bitterness on the tongue. (It is an ingredient that even the geekiest cocktailian would be happy to serve a crowd.)

Our staff loves this drink because it’s very simple to make round after round (and they do get ordered by the table), so you’ll find it is a very easy drink to batch at home for a party as well. Finally, this drink is great because it’s low in alcohol; it is a great spacer when you feel like you don’t want something strong, and it’s wonderful to sip all night long when you’re just not in the mood for stronger spirits.

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With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, we got a sneak peak at the Aldi Finds that will hit stores in January. (Not familiar with Aldi Finds? Every Wednesday, Aldi grocery stores around the country bring new products into rotation for a limited time. And they’re called, you guessed it, Aldi Finds. These special products can be anything from frozen pizzas with fun toppings, to drawer organizers, and even trampolines.)

January’s Aldi Finds are mostly grocery items — although there are $20 Lightweight Cast Iron Dutch Ovens and Braisers coming out on January 2 — and we quickly noticed three main themes. There’s healthy stuff, snack-y items for the Super Bowl, and treats for Valentine’s Day.

Here are the 10 Aldi Finds for January that we’re the most excited about.

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What’s the first thing you do when you retrieve your dusty Champagne flutes for a special occasion (read: New Year’s Eve)? If you’re like me, you give them a good wash. After all, they’ve been sitting a while, and who knows what airborne debris and pet hair has settled in them!

Well, do I have news for you. I recently capped off a couple of weeks in France with a day exploring the Champagne region. My husband and I hit the cellars and tasting room of Taittinger for a tour and tasting, and as an utter novice (although ardent fan) when it comes to Champagne and other wines, I had many questions. We were grilling the lovely woman behind the bar when she dropped this surprising tidbit.

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If the freezing-cold temperatures, crowded bars, and pricy prix-fixe restaurant menus haven’t yet convinced you to stay home on New Year’s Eve, I bet these cozy dishes will. Skip the chaos, snuggle up in your pajamas, and tuck into the best comfort food you’ve eaten all year.

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This year, we’re skipping the New Year’s Eve parties in favor of what we call “Noon Year’s Eve.” The idea, inspired by my friends, is that we will ring in the New Year with neighbors, school friends, and their parents at lunchtime on New Year’s Eve instead of at midnight.

Besides a cute banner, some party poppers, and balloons, all we need for hosting is a few big-batch snacks that kids will love and parents will enjoy too. I’m thinking I’ll only need five or six of these (at most), but here are 10 kid-friendly party snacks that I’m eyeing for Noon Year’s Eve and beyond.

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For a lot of home cooks (and home bakers!), the stand mixer is as important a fixture as, say, the sink or the fridge. It’s basically an essential item and it’s used almost daily. And many would argue that a stand mixer deserves a place on the countertop for this reason alone — or because they think it just looks good on display.

But what happens when there isn’t room for it on the counter? Or you don’t actually like how it looks? (Some people are countertop minimalists!) It’s a heavy piece of equipment, and the idea of pulling it in and out of the cabinet day after day is often too much handle.

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