Don’t let your food spoil your fun

With Father’s Day coming up, it got us thinking about dads and advice: What’s the best lesson you ever learned from your father, or a father figure in your life?

Stress is something we can’t avoid, but there are ways to manage it for optimal health. We spoke to Dr. Chris Perron, author of The Simple Plan, to get his uncomplicated advice on how to cope with stress.

Whether pumpkin, pecan, or apple the way many people end their Thanksgiving meal is with a slice of pie, but making pie is no easy feat. There’s a lot that can go wrong in the pursuit of flakey crust, so we invited Catherine Zornischenko, the Owner of Kate’s Kitchen in Flat Rock, and Manager Gina Putty to get their advice on how to make a tasty pie.

Let’s face it, selling a home can be stressful. Between making repairs and getting your home ready, and dealing with the inspections, stagings, and showings, it’s a lot to deal with. To learn how you can hopefully streamline the process we spoke to Beatrice De Joung, a Consumers Trend Expert with Opendoor.

How can you make sure you pick the right place?

Many people are looking for ways to make their lives more fulfilling and to make a difference.

Depending on the surveys you read between 60% and 70% of Americans live this way. There is a way to step off the hamster wheel, but you have to ask yourself are you really serious about doing so?

Food prices are up, and we’re all feeling it every time we buy groceries or eat at a restaurant -- and that includes takeout. Here are some ways to save on carryout.

In an environment that is so culturally diverse, two parents who have PHDs in counseling psychology are highlighting the importance of raising culturally aware children.

If anyone can give good advice about finding and keeping love, it’s senior citizens.

Across the state of Michigan, there has been a dramatic increase in fatal fires.

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Here are some things to consider first.

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Here are some things to consider first.

Frequently the difference between home-cooking and what you get in a restaurant is the way the food is seasoned. For some advice on how to season your dishes like the pros, we turned to the Executive Chef of Smith & Co., Greg Antioho.

The Michigan community of Oxford, and all those affected by the tragic high school shooting, have certainly been thrown into strenuous positions and emotional states that can be hard to navigate.

The pandemic has shown us the importance of bouncing back from difficult times -- but that’s not as easy for children and teenagers to do. Luckily, experts say that there are ways to teach children to become more resilient.

If you ever find yourself being overly critical of your own actions, thoughts or feelings, that can be tough.

As students begin heading back to school, many will be playing catch-up when it comes to learning critical skills like reading, writing an actually remembering what they learn.

Pets have gotten accustomed to their owners spending more time at home than ever before amid the pandemic, so what happens when that routine changes?

On Twitter, a woman posed the following question.

“Back to school” is going to mean something a little different for each community this year, and experts say it’s important to prepare for what that will look like for your family.

All across the country, college students are getting ready to head back to school in just a few weeks.

You may not have heard of “doomscrolling,” but there’s a good chance you’re doing it -- and experts say it can take a toll on your mental health.

It may feel like mosquitoes are worse than ever this summer -- and that’s because they are.

It may feel like mosquitoes are worse than ever this summer -- and that’s because they are.

We thought we’d ask: What storm-related advice do you wish you had received sooner?

For some advice on how to be a “Grill Hero," we spoke to Chef Greg Antioho, the Executive Chef at Smith & Co. According to him, there are three distinct areas we need to focus on to create perfection on the grill.

As we approach Father’s Day weekend, it seems dads are on the brain -- and it got us thinking: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten from your father?

Many Michiganders have been working from home since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer scheduling the return to work for May 24, people will have to make some adjustments.

Working from home has been a challenge for many parents over the past year amid the pandemic, dealing with constant interruptions from children who are also spending most of their time at home.

“Women are natural caregivers.” That is what “Married to Medicine” and OBGYN Dr. Jackie told Tati Amare. This natural caregiving leads many women to neglect their own health. Dr. Jackie is hoping to change that.

According to the Better Business Bureau, tax scams are still a problem this year. If you haven’t filed your taxes yet this season, don’t put it off any longer! The IRS discovers cases of identity theft because personal information is stolen and a fake claim for a refund is filed. “The IRS is not going to contact you and give you those high pressure tactics,” Blankenship said. “There are unfortunately people out there that they’re banking on the fact that you’re not going to look into them any further, especially if they look professional,” Blankenship said.

For some helpful advice, I turned to Lauren Combs, a professional organizer and the owner of Neat Method Detroit. You should place everything that goes in and out of your dishwasher frequently (think plates, glasses, silverware), within arm’s reach of the dishwasher. Consider putting all your cooking utensils in a drawer or in a jar right next to the stove. Put zones you use most frequently at eye level, and zones you use less often further out of reach. You can organize within the zones as well putting your most frequently used items in front, and least-used items in the back.

Frequently the difference between home-cooking and what you get in a restaurant is the way the food is seasoned. For some advice on how to season your dishes like the pros, we turned to the Executive Chef of Smith & Co., Greg Antioho.

We’re all spending a lot more time in our kitchens lately, and if you are like me, you may want to sharpen your skills. I reached out to my friend, Chef Greg Antioho, to give us a little knife 101 course.

My family is big into making Christmas cookies, but when we are decorating our cut-out cookies... I’m left a little wanting when it comes to the details. For help, I turned to Jen Schroeder, the Union Joints Pastry Chef. They make some beautiful Christmas Cookies at the Union General Store, and here is her advice:1. No matter how you decorate your cookies, remember to have fun, they will all taste great in the end. If you don’t feel like making your own cut-out cookies, you can order some at the Union Joints General Store.

And you’ll be right at the beginning of another work week. This way, when she sits down for work Monday, she’s not disoriented. You can listen to the entire episode, which is only a few minutes long, above. Leave your name and your tip, followed by your email address in case he has any follow-up questions. Rosen has a “Food Fridays” feature in which he’d love to feature your cooking advice.

Instead of saying, “I’m such an idiot” or “I’m so stupid,” instead, pretend it’s your best friend who’s going through it, instead of yourself. After all, you wouldn’t talk to your best friend like that, would you? It’s all about being your own best friend, treating yourself with kindness and giving yourself a break. This insight, which was offered in a recent episode of “The Best Advice Show,” came from a listener named Lauren who hails from Eastern Washington. “The Best Advice Show” is a product of Graham Media Group.

“The Best Advice Show” is a podcast all about giving advice, as the name implies. Here’s why: the general idea is that most people know what they should do or what they want to do in any given situation, Putnam said. Putnam told Rosen about a really strong example involving a friendship. The concept is simple, really: If you’re asked for advice and you feel capable of giving some, go ahead. “The Best Advice Show” is a product of Graham Media Group.

Even though life, in some ways, has started returning to normal, it’s safe to say that many of us still aren’t driving our cars as often. Whatever the case, Susan Reed, of Kalamazoo, has some advice for you: Take your car out every day, even if it’s just for a quick spin around the block. “Rodents ate my car,” Reed told Zak Rosen, the host and creator of “The Best Advice Show.”It wasn’t a cheap repair, either. But you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re driving your car at least semi-regularly. “The Best Advice Show” is a product of Graham Media Group.

Writing thank-you notes can feel like a chore -- but it shouldn’t. Dalal, who lives in Detroit, said writing a thank-you note allows you to be reflective and nostalgic. So next time a person does something kind for you, or has you over and hosts you at his or her home or you go to an event you really love -- try writing a thank-you note. “The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host Zak Rosen wants to hear from you next. “The Best Advice Show" is produced by Graham Media Group.

Following this advice takes supreme discipline. Rosen, “The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host, wants to hear from you next. It doesn’t even have to be this deep; another recent episode offered a life-hack on how you should be sorting your silverware when you load the dishwasher. Leave your name and your tip, followed by your email address in case he has any follow-up questions. “The Best Advice Show" is a product of Graham Media Group.

An idea for you: At the end of the day, write your five most memorable moments on an index card. Sara Brooke Curtis, a radio producer and artist living in Western Massachusetts, provided this idea to “The Best Advice Show” in a recent episode. “The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host Zak Rosen wants to hear from you next. It doesn’t even have to be this deep; another recent episode offered a life-hack on how you should be sorting your silverware when you load the dishwasher. “The Best Advice Show" is a product of Graham Media Group.

One of the newest episodes of “The Best Advice Show” podcast offers a potentially life-changing tip to enhance and reboot your typical work-from-home day. It’s all part of our newest podcast, sharing advice from you -- to the world. Leave your name and your advice, followed by your email address, in case he has any follow-up questions. Listen to it below:“The Best Advice Show” exists as a daily reminder that there are weird, delightful and effective ways to survive and thrive in this world. In every episode of the show, a different contributor offers their own personal take on what they do to make their life better, healthier, saner and more livable.