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Today, companies expect artificial intelligence to do much more than answer basic customer questions. Early on, the standard for adoption was straightforward: if software saved employee hours, it justified the investment. Tools that summarized meetings, organized inboxes, and handled repetitive, time-consuming tasks freed up staff to focus on customer conversations, yet left a significant blind […] The post AI Is Becoming a Revenue Strategy Instead of Just a Productivity Tool appeared first on Grit Daily News.

We hosted a live Q&A with guest experts Rachel Sherman and Caroline L SchauerThe Drexel food lab tested the best air fryers (the Cosori, a hands-down winner), the best nonstick cookware (Our Place, trendy and top of the line) and much moreAdrian from Toronto, Canada asks in a callout question: How do I make my fridge work better? In my mini fridge, cans sometimes get so cold that they explode, and sometimes milk goes bad faster. Is uneven refrigeration something I can improve, or is it just a sign of a bad fridge?Rachel: My first thought here is to make sure your refrigerator is not overfilled. Uneven refrigeration could be due to lack of airflow if you have too much on your shelves. If this is not the case, it would be best to call in a professional. It could be something like a poor seal or an issue with the coils.This is a little out of my expertise so I would definitely get someone in to take a look at it.Rachel: The major concern when defrosting chicken is to stay out of the temperature “danger zone,” or the temperatures at which bacteria can grow most quickly. The USDA identifies as 40F-140F (noting here that before eating, USDA suggests chicken should be cooked to 165F). If you forget to put your chicken in the refrigerator the night before to defrost, you can place your chicken, still sealed, in a bowl of cold water. Make sure you change the water often, or keep it at a slow drip so that the water stays cool.Microwaves can also assist, most have a defrost function, however microwaves do not always cook evenly so if you use this route, it is best to cook it immediately. If you have an instant pot, and are only cooking a few pieces you can find cook from frozen recipes online. Just remember to keep an eye on the danger zone. My advice if you are worried about food safety is to keep a food thermometer in the kitchen (I use the ThermoWorks Thermopop) so you can feel confident about your food safety decisions. Continue reading...

For the first three years of Narwal’s existence, Junbin Zhang had no products to ship. The company he founded in 2016 occupied a 270-square-foot office in Dongguan, China, with fewer than ten people working on a problem most households know well: mopping floors takes time, and even the tools designed to make cleaning easier require […] The post How Junbin Zhang Built Narwal From a 270-Square-Foot Office to Six Million Homes appeared first on Grit Daily News.

The holiday dinner gets a shopping list, a group text, and sometimes a seating chart. The dinners in between get far less attention. Between school events, shopping trips, work obligations, and holiday parties, an ordinary Tuesday night can disappear before anyone has decided what to eat. For busy professionals and parents, the holidays can feel […] The post Win Back Time This Holiday Season With Good Eggs Grocery and Meal Delivery appeared first on Grit Daily News.

We would like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this monthAs part of The Guardian’s “what we’re reading” series, we would like to hear about the books you’ve particularly enjoyed this month.Have you read a book in recent weeks – fiction or non-fiction – that you’d recommend? Tell us all about it below. Continue reading...

Clogs, chore jackets, straw hats and woven baskets are the look of the season. But are the brands and people embracing this aesthetic really doing any gardening?Lately, it feels like you can’t move for clogs. Everywhere you look, it’s straw hats, dungarees, floaty dresses, chore jackets and basket bags – and that’s in city centres, not garden centres. This is the rise of “allotmentcore” – somewhere between the linen-clad luxury of the “coastal grandmother” and the whimsical outdoorsiness of “cottagecore” – and it’s coming for all of our autumns.“I’d describe it as Little House on the Prairie meets Felicity Kendal in The Good Life, meets Bill and Ben,” says Mal James, professor of fashion design at the University of Edinburgh. “With the overall style of an imaginary love child of Monty Don and Pamela Anderson, the reinvented queen of garden chic.” It’s true that Anderson – once most famous for sporting a high-leg red swimsuit – has more recently become a pioneer of the allotmentcore style, living “romantically” in midi dresses and bandanas, frequently clutching floral bouquets. Popular brands include the family-run Carrier Company from Norfolk, Danish designers Skall Studio and Welsh-founded lifestyle label Toast. As online fashion publication Who What Wear put it: “If it looks like you’re ready to sport a pair of pruning shears at any moment, you’ve got the look right.” Continue reading...

A Trump administration doctor says neon yellow urine is normal because of diets consisting entirely of meat and fermented foods. Here’s what experts sayA doctor who advises several Trump cabinet members on their diets rhapsodized this summer about having urine the color of Mountain Dew, thanks to a diet consisting entirely of meat and fermented foods.What you consume does determine what you see in the toilet. But should urine be neon yellow – or some other hue? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading...

An age-old Russian favourite, rich and full of flavour, in nine easy stepsStroganoff is a richly savoury dish of sautéed beef in soured cream named after a 19th-century count (though no one seems quite sure exactly which one). But it was only as recently as the 20th century that this age-old Russian favourite was gussied up with onions and mushrooms. Here, it has evolved again to eschew the meat altogether – and you may be surprised how little you miss it.Prep 15 min Cook 40 min Serves 4 Continue reading...