Ian Lang
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How to Make Green Beans Actually Taste Good
If you hate green beans, there’s probably a good reason why. Your green bean experiences likely involved someone absentmindedly opening a can of green beans and throwing them in a saucepan on the stove. Maybe they were french cut (or not), and whoever was cooking threw in a few lardons of bacon (or not). Either way, you ended up with, mushy (possibly bacon-y) sadness. → Read More
The Health Benefits of Masturbation
It's time to lay some common masturbation myths to rest. → Read More
How To Make Jimmy Dean 'Eggwiches'
As a nation, we’re good at doing things not necessarily well, but doing them a lot. This manifests in our politics, and also in the way we eat, as evidenced by our collectively expanding waistlines. It follows then that our attempts to trim those waistlines are also incredibly extra, just absolutely insane things that no one else raised in any other normal, healthy culture would do. There’s… → Read More
Why You Should Pre-Smash Your Burgers
It’s no secret why burger chains like Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and Smashburger are having such a moment. Their thin, moderately-sized burger patties show a deep and abiding understanding of what makes a good cheeseburger: a reasonable portion size, seamless integration with the bun and toppings, and of course lots and lots of salty, crispy, cracklin’ burger crust. I’m not saying that thick,… → Read More
How to Make Starbucks Egg Bites
If you’ve ever purchased—or tried to purchased—Starbucks’ oft-sold-out sous vide egg bites, you understand their appeal. They have a velvety, almost creamy interior, with—at least in the case of the bacon & gruyère variety— a distinct cheese flavor infused right in. They’re decadent, and if you started any sort of Paleo or keto-type diet in the new year, you may have identified them as a… → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 20, 2018
Pick up an early gift for mom (and get yourself something nice) in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 19, 2018
This is, possibly, the best and most diverse Gold Box we've ever seen. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 18, 2018
Save on high-end audio, watches and more guy-approved gear in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 17, 2018
There's something for everyone in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 16, 2018
Get ready for spring with today's deals on outdoor gear and more. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 12, 2018
Save big on electronics, outdoor gear and more in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 11, 2018
Get some truly high-end gear for cheap in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 10, 2018
Cross some must-haves off your list with today's Gold Box deals. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 9, 2018
Today's Gold Box features great deals on some impressive electronics. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 5, 2018
Save big on choice electronics and homegoods in today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 4, 2018
Use your tax refund to score some sweet new gear—or save on tax prep if you haven't already. → Read More
Best New Kickstarters For April 4, 2018
These inventors are solving problems that have been around forever. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 3, 2018
Save huge on both cutting-edge and low-end tech with today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For April 2, 2018
Transform your home (or just a room) with today's Gold Box. → Read More
Amazon Gold Box Deals For March 30, 2018
Close out March with deals on items meant for spring. → Read More