2 Easy Ways To Make Perfectly Crispy Bacon

A simple fix for problems with small wash loads, tips for protecting your skin from HEV light, and more. August 18, 2021 [View Online]( Good morning! Rise and shine sleepyheads—it’s time for breakfast! Well, it’s actually time to read today’s newsletter, but it's full of breakfast-related ideas that will surely nourish you all the same. First up, fans of crispy bacon rejoice, because Today’s Good Thing features not one, but two easy ways to make crispy bacon in a hurry. (Not a fan of crispy bacon? Let everyone know what kind of bacon is best in the Poll of the Week.) And for those of us who inevitably need to wash food spills out of our clothes after breakfast, today’s Wash It Wednesday features a simple fix for problems with small wash loads that may come in handy. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING 2 Easy Ways To Make Perfectly Crispy Bacon [Photo of a crispy piece of bacon.]( For perfectly crispy bacon in no time, either of these fast and foolproof cooking methods will get the job done. How to make crispy bacon with the microwave-only method: Line a microwave-safe plate with 4 sheets of paper towel. Place 2-5 strips of bacon (not the thick-cut kind) on the paper towels in a single layer, then cover the bacon with 2 more sheets of paper towel. Microwave the plate for 1 minute per slice of bacon on the plate. Pros: The paper towels absorb the grease for easy cleanup, less lingering bacon smell, and it’s a useful option for cooking bacon in smaller amounts. Cons: You use a lot of paper towels with this method, you can’t collect the bacon grease to use for other things, and the bacon comes out quite crisp (which could be a good or bad thing, depending on your tastes). How to make crispy bacon with the hybrid method: Place a cooling rack onto a baking sheet, arrange strips of bacon on the rack, then place it under your broiler. Cook the bacon for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip it over and cook for another 3 minutes. Next, wrap the pieces in a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute to give it a nice, crispy finish. Pros: The bacon comes out crispy without being brittle, and you’ll get to keep the bacon grease that’s left in the baking sheet and use it however you like. Cons: There’s still a bit of waste involved (though one paper towel is certainly better than six), and there’s a bit more cleanup required afterward. Related • [14 Easy Ways To Cook Perfect Bacon]( • [15 Surprising Foods You Can Make In Your Waffle Maker]( ⚡️QUICK CLICKS⚡️ • Baking powder and baking soda are different things, but it’s good to know you can use one of them to make the other. [Read more ➜]( • On top of being handy for blisters, you can use moleskin to fix a bra whose underwire has poked through the fabric. [Read more ➜]( • It’s the other most wonderful time of the year—peach season! Learn how to peel peaches fast for pies, jams, etc. [Read more ➜]( WASH IT WEDNESDAY Trouble Washing Small Loads? Try This Trick [Photo of adding old towels to a washing machine.]( If your high efficiency washing machine struggles with small loads, this simple trick can help. When I got my first HE washing machine a few years ago, I started experiencing one of two different problems whenever I tried to wash a small load. Either my clothes would come out feeling sudsy and under-rinsed, or everything would still be soaking wet because the washer hadn’t completed the full spin cycle. If these issues sound familiar, you'll be glad to know that I found a fix that ended up solving both problems at once. And it couldn't be simpler either—the key is "tricking" your washing machine with a few old towels. (Why old towels? Since they've already been through the wash dozens of times, they're a lot less likely to transfer color or shed lint than a newer towel.) When you add a few old towels to small loads, the additional weight tells your washer to dispense more water. More water means more effective rinsing, while the added bulk also helps balance the wash drum during the spin cycle, meaning no more wet clothes either. BEAUTY 3 Ways To Protect Your Skin From Aging HEV Light [Photos of tips for avoiding HEV light.]( Screens emit HEV light that can accelerate aging, but these three tips can help protect your skin. 1. Adjust Your Display Settings. Apple users can use the built-in Night Shift feature to shift their phone and computer displays to warmer colors. (Night Shift turns on at sunset and off at sunrise by default, but you can adjust this setting by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Night Shift.) For Android users, go to Settings > Display and look for either the Night Light or Blue Light Filter options, which work the same way as Night Shift and can be adjusted to your liking. 2. Use Hands-Free Features. One way to avoid the direct contact of your phone screen against your face is to make hands-free calls. (Personally, I much prefer making calls through my AirPods rather than holding my phone up the whole time.) You can also use virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa to create calendar events, make notes, send texts, and more hands-free. 3. Wear SPF Every Day. Wearing sunscreen or another product with SPF is the easiest way to protect yourself against damage from any type of light. Whether you’ll be out in the sun or in front of a screen, make a habit of applying some sort of SPF every day. JILLEE'S PICK This $20 Gadget Makes Perfect Eggs In Minutes [Photos of the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker.]( Since both Today’s Good Thing and the Poll of the Week are about bacon, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised that my thoughts keep straying to breakfast foods. But instead of fighting it, I’m leaning in by turning our attention to bacon’s trusty sidekick: eggs. You love eggs and set-it-and-forget-it gadgets, I have no doubt that you’ll love the [Dash Rapid Egg Cooker]( as much as I do. You can use it to make perfect hard- or soft-boiled eggs, poached eggs, and even omelets, and its lightweight and compact design means you won’t have to worry about storing another bulky appliance. It can cook up to 6 eggs at once in just a few minutes (and if you find you want a larger model, look for the Dash Deluxe Egg Cooker that can hold a full dozen.) With how quick and easy it is to use, the whole family will be able to make eggs anytime. [See the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker on Amazon](. POLL OF THE WEEK Bacon Battle Q: Which type of bacon do you usually prefer? (Click one of the options below to submit your response.) 1. [Very chewy]( 2. [Somewhat chewy]( 3. [Somewhat crispy]( 4. [Very crispy]( 5. [Burnt]( Results from last week's poll: Whether they’re loading it wrong or not loading it at all, over half of our significant others could use a refresher on dishwasher protocol. 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