Best street food

Jerk chicken, Jamaica

When it comes to jerk chicken, there’s no beating the real deal fresh from a smoky jerk hut. Recipes are closely guarded secrets, but all start with chicken on the bone slathered in a marinade of allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet chillies, ginger and spring onions. The meat is left overnight to absorb the flavours before being grilled over a pimento wood BBQ, often made from a recycled oil drum. From a beach-side bar or roadside stall, Jamaican jerk chicken is best enjoyed with rice and a cold Red Stripe beer.

Chilli crab, Singapore

The quintessential Singaporean dish, chilli crab is served by street hawkers throughout this small city-state. The invention of chilli crab is credited to Cher Yam Tian, who began serving the spicy crustaceans from a street cart in the 1950s. The crabs are served whole, stir-fried in a sweet and sour sauce of tomato, egg and (of course) chilli.

Arepas, Colombia

These round corn cakes filled with cheese or meat are a ubiquitous comida rápida (fast food) in Colombia, where there are myriad regional specialities across the country. Arepas are much thicker than tortillas and will usually be grilled or baked before being stuffed or topped with cheese. Bogotá is one of the best places to try them – here, they’re particularly popular for breakfast.

Halo-halo, Philippines

A cup of multicoloured halo-halo is the perfect way to cool down on a hot and sticky Philippine summer day. Directly translated as “mix-mix”, it’s an attractive sundae-like concoction of red beans, coconut, syrup and fruit. This is usually topped with ice cream evaporated milk and shaved ice.

Bunny chow, South Africa

Don’t worry bunny lovers, this South African snack is rabbit free. It consists of a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with a fragrant curry (usually chicken or mutton). As you might guess, bunny chow has its origins in India, but it is now Durban’s most famous street food, and no visit to South Africa is complete without trying it.

5 ACCESSORIES EVERY MAN NEEDS

1. SUNGLASSES

Whether you’re a sun glass man or not, sunglasses are important because they’re going to protect your eyes from the sun, prevent you from squinting, which creates wrinkles around your eyes, and they can add a stylish, cool touch to your outfit. Check out my sunglasses story so you choose the right frames for your face shape.

2. WEEKENDER BAG

Everyone travels. Whether it’s to some exotic country, or across town, you’ll need to put your clothes in something AND trash bags are not an option. Like every accessory you own, it should not only serve it’s purpose, but look damn good at the same time. I have a whole article about weekender bags you should check out.

3. DOPP KIT

This item goes great with your weekender bag. Again, doesn’t matter if you’re traveling to another city or to the gym, a dopp kitt is essential because it’ll keep your grooming products organized and contained in a respectable manner.

4. BACKPACK OR BRIEFCASE WITH DETACHABLE STRAP

Depending on what you do for a living, if you live a more casual lifestyle or you’re a student, then a backpack is great. If you are in a more professional environment, a briefcase is best.

5. CASUAL OR DRESS WATCH

Like the last point, which one you go with will depend on your lifestyle. Whether you’re a watch guy or not, any self-respecting man should own a watch or two.

Top 5 Must Have Appliances for Your Kitchen

1. Coffee Maker

Coffee makers are an indispensable small appliance. Unlike many other small appliances, coffee makers are found outside the kitchen. You can see these appliances in offices and hotel rooms because almost everyone loves a hot cup of coffee at the start of the day.

2.Toasters and Ovens

Toasters and toaster ovens are a basic requirement in many kitchens. Toasters quickly and efficiently crisp breads and bagels, while toaster ovens are great for melting cheese and warming up foods.

3. Blender

Blenders are an important appliance for those who need to mix sauces, juices or soups. Not to be confused with food processors, a blender’s main benefit is its ability to “blend” two or more ingredients together. Its motor is generally less powerful than that of a food processor, and its blades are less sharp, so a blender is better used with liquids and ices.

4. Food Processor

If you need to chop a lot of vegetables in a short amount of time, a food processor is your best friend. Many units come with a variety of blade attachments so that you can pick and choose which blade will work best for your processing needs.

5. Mixer

Any baker knows how laborious it is to stir bread dough or cake batter. Mixers make it easy to combine wet and dry ingredients, like flour and eggs. Some mixers come with dough-hook attachments for kneading.

MOST AMAZING BABY CLOTHING BRANDS

1. Hanna Andersson

Best For | Cozy sweaters & sleepwear
Products | Pajamas, socks, bibs, hats
Price Range | $5–$40

Hanna Andersson features an exclusive line of stylish organic clothing for children, ranging from superhero outfits to floral-themed pajamas. The use of 100 percent organic Pima cotton ensures these garments are breathable, relaxed, and incredibly comfy. We adore the playful patterns and prints—perfect for the fashion-forward babe. You’ll want to snuggle with your little ones all night in the super-huggable sleepwear!

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2. Pact

Best For | Non-GMO organic cotton socks, tights & basics
Products | Apparel, bibs, beanies
Price Range | $8–$19

Pact knows the dangers of environmental toxins. The brand is also committed to raising awareness about sweatshops, child labor, and debt slaveries in the clothing industry. Rest assured, all garments in Pact’s collection are ethically-made, and workers are paid living wages. It’s the perfect shop for ethical, affordable, and organic apparel—whether for you or your little one!

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3. L'ovedbaby

Best For | Organic nursing covers
Products | Nursing covers, organic basics, dresses & skirts
Price Range | $7–$33

L'ovedbaby wants to provide parents and children with the best organic clothing possible—and they want to protect the parents who farm the cotton used as well. That's why this apparel brand is GOTS-Certified. No harsh chemicals are used, and L’ovedbaby pays employees fair living wages. It’s also a non-discriminatory workplace. With a darling clothing collection ranging from preemie to young children, your babe can wear these organic fibers for years.

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4. Boden

Best For | Organic rompers & overalls
Products | Apparel, swimwear, outerwear & accessories (for babies, toddlers, & children)
Price Range | $11–$95

Boden is your one-stop-shop for joyful wardrobe essentials for the entire family. For women, men, children, and babies, their sustainable and ethically-made apparel is colorful, whimsical, and made with both people and the planet in mind. The adorable rompers and overalls are made with sustainably-sourced cotton and come with snug-fastening elastic hems (for easy stretch) and adjustable straps to fit as your child grows. In addition to being thoughtful and ethical, Boden also gives back to mental health organizations in their local community.

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5. Touched By Nature

Best For | Organic clothing with fast delivery options
Products | Organic layettes, bodysuits, pants, headbands, socks, crib sheets
Price Range | $4–$30

If you're looking for an adorable and affordable organic clothing for your child, Touched By Nature is a wonderful brand. Offering a wide selection of playful patterns and animal prints, we especially love their sweet socks and accessories. (Don’t miss the tights, headbands, and burp cloths!) Available online from select retailers for easy shopping.

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6. Oeuf

Best For | Organic and fair trade sweaters & hoodies
Products | Tops, bottoms, dresses, hoodies/sweaters, basics
Price Range | $34–$160

Imagine dressing up your little one like Bambi, a sheep, or a skunk. Adorable, right? That’s why we love Oeuf, an organic apparel brand for babies and kiddos alike. Made for all genders, they use eco-friendly and hypoallergenic materials—like sustainably-sourced, 100 percent baby alpaca—for the coziest fit around. Plus, the brand is Fair Trade and use eco-friendly packaging. If you’re not in the market for a reversible hoodie made to look like a rabbit (though, who wouldn’t be?), you can also stock up on organic basics.

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7. Beya Made

Best For | Gender-neutral apparel
Products | Rompers, tops, pants, dresses
Price Range | $39–$98

Beya Made knows that your baby will be a toddler in no time at all; that’s why the brand is dedicated to making apparel your children can grow into instead of out of. What we love most is that these tops, pants, and rompers are gender-neutral and last 3 times longer than the average fast-fashion brand. For your tot who seems to grow faster than it took you to read this, check out Beya Made for organic and sustainable children’s clothing.

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8. Art & Eden

Best For | Colorful patterned organic cotton clothing
Products | Hoodies, dresses, and pants
Price Range | $26–$40

Art & Eden prioritizes transparency. The brand boasts a collection of natural children’s garments made in fair and safe working conditions. Their colorful-patterned pieces contain low-impact dyes and are GOTS-certified organic cotton, making every item safe for your little one's skin. Even more wonderful, Art & Eden funds a mentorship and give-back program that helps provide multivitamins and health essentials to children in need.

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9. Jazzy Organics

Best For | Organic baby blankets
Products | Rompers, blankets, bibs, hats
Price Range | $18–$50

Jazzy Organics’ passion for supporting the development of happy, healthy babies is evident through its collection of 100 percent GOTS-certified cotton baby clothes and products. We can’t get over the super-soft (and super-cute) blankets for babes. In addition to the company’s mindful considerations of our planet, it supports Fair Trade and helps global producers adopt better trading conditions and sustainable production models.

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10. Baby Hero

Best For | 12-month starter kits & gifts
Products | Onesies, footies, t-shirts, toys, gifts
Price Range | $18–$29

Baby Hero takes a holistic approach to mindful baby clothing: from organic cotton to fair and safe factory conditions, the children’s clothing brand prioritizes people and the planet. The adorable, super soft organic onesies and footies are not only healthier for your baby’s skin, but your purchase helps fund life-saving medical items for newborns in need. Baby Hero also offers great gift options!

4 Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, hot toys, and cool electronics. Whether it is a hard-to-find toy for kids or the latest 4K smart TV. Black Friday sales seldom fail to pique the interests of even the most casual shoppers. Yet even after the chaos of Black Friday lies both Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. While it’s clear that businesses are after your dollars during the holidays, you should be aware that cybercriminals are on the lookout, too.

When it comes to holiday shopping, you need to be careful that you don’t fall prey to these criminals. Here are some tips to following for your holiday shopping:

Online Shopping Tips

1. Do not use public Wi-Fi for any shopping activity.

Public Wi-Fi networks can be very dangerous, especially during the holiday season. Public Wi-Fi can potentially grant hackers' access to your usernames, passwords, texts and emails. For instance, before you join a public Wi-Fi titled "Apple__Store," make sure you first look around to see if there's actually an Apple Store in your vicinity, and thus, confirm that it is a legitimate network. To help stay secure, you should always be on the lookout for the lock symbol on your webpage.

 2. Look for the lock symbol on websites.

When visiting a website look for the “lock” symbol before entering any personal and/or credit card information. The lock may appear in the URL bar, or elsewhere in your browser. Additionally, check that the URL for the website has “https” in the beginning. These both indicate that the site uses encryption to protect your data.

 3. Know what the product should cost.

If the deal is too good to be true, then it may be a scam. Check out the company on “ResellerRatings.com”. This site allows users to review online companies to share their experiences purchasing from those companies. This will give you an indication of what to expect when purchasing from them.

4.    One-time use credit card numbers.

Many banks are now offering a single use credit card number for online shopping. This one-time number is associated with your account and can be used in place of your credit card number. This way, if the credit card number becomes exposed, it cannot be used again. Check with your credit card company to see if they have this option available.