This girl is finally on fire. Theater review HELL’S KITCHEN Two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission. At the Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th Street. The Alicia Keys musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” which opened Saturday night on Broadway following a rocky run last fall at the Public Theater, has greatly improved now that it’s only … Read more
What’s on the menu? Germs, according to experts. Harmful bacteria could be lurking in your kitchen and your dinner could come with a side of health risks if you’re not careful. Here’s a list of the top five dirtiest places in your kitchen and a little about how to keep them cleaner. Refrigerator meat and … Read more
If you’ve cleaned everything but the kitchen sink, your health may be at risk. A buildup of gunk in your sinks could be the culprit behind your lingering cough, cold and even ear infection, according to experts. “Plugholes [drains] can become full of nasties if you’re not looking after them. Not only can blockages harm … Read more
A popular kitchen item could be wreaking havoc on your health — and it’s one you may use every single day. Plastic cutting boards are likely releasing microplastics into your food, according to a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology. In that academic article, scholars theorized that plastic cutting board users could be exposed … Read more
The vitality and bonhomie that characterize many scenes in “The Kitchen,” a dystopian drama set in a near-future London, might seem at odds with the film’s focus on deprivation and persecution. Yet there’s nothing despairing about the close-knit, mostly nonwhite community that swarms and surges inside the titular public housing project, one of the last … Read more
To watch “Hell’s Kitchen,” the new off-Broadway musical by Alicia Keys that opened Sunday night at the Public Theater, is to experience euphoria followed by enormous frustration over and over again. How can we not feel elated being there for the star-is-born moment of actress Maleah Joi Moon, who makes an earth-shaking professional debut as … Read more
Everything is not what it seems. Andrei Emelianov, who runs @Andrelifehack on TikTok, unveiled eight ways to use kitchen scissors beyond cutting in a one-minute viral clip with 5.3 million views. At a young age, you’re taught that scissors are meant for only one thing: cutting various materials. Unfortunately, this childhood lesson hasn’t transitioned over for many people … Read more
Most cooks are aware of the importance of sanitation when handling raw meat — but failing to take similar precautions with produce can be just as dangerous. Public health data confirms that fruits and vegetables have been connected to more foodborne illnesses in the US than animal proteins in recent years, with produce often contaminated by … Read more
Oh, for goodnessssss snake! A family was rattled to find a 5-foot python taking a nap in the kitchen of their South London home last month. The boa-red reptile, which can “kill a human in minutes,” per USA Today, was discovered on Sept. 13 by the family’s nanny, who promptly dialed the Royal Society for … Read more
Don’t be afraid to take whisks. Jess and Connor, a crafty couple from England, needed a new kitchen — but couldn’t stomach the sky-high quotes of more than $18,000 to renovate. So they did it themselves, saving thousands in the process. “I had always said that the kitchen would be the first ‘big job’ we … Read more
Don’t flip out. Nonstick and ceramic frying pans can be hazardous to your health once scratched — and one social media savvy doctor has gone viral explaining exactly why. Dr. Poonam Desai, also known as @doctoranddancer on TikTok, snagged well over half a million hits with a recent 33-second clip entitled “Pans I do not use,” reminding … Read more
It was Extreme Makeover: Hansel and Gretel Edition. An Australian prankster pulled a not-so-sweet stunt after blanketing his parents’ entire kitchen in Nutella so it looked like the inside of a chocolate lava cake or like a Willy Wonka nightmare. A clip detailing his diabetes-inducing redecorating scheme has amassed over 60 million views online as … Read more
Customers are increasingly fee-d up, and it’s just getting worse. You better check your restaurant bill more closely — otherwise, you might be unknowingly paying for a “wellness fee” or “kitchen appreciation fee” along with a tip. Restaurants across the U.S. are implementing bizarre add-ons, which can shockingly tack an extra 20% onto a check. … Read more
Former “My Kitchen Rules” contestants Carly Saunders and Tresne Middleton have shared the warning signs of the deadly disease that killed their infant daughter. The couple, who appeared on the fifth season of the Australian show, welcomed “little miracle” Poppy Grace in June 2021, after an eight-year IVF journey. Just weeks after bringing her home, however, they … Read more
An Australian comic known for his savage take-downs of the real estate market has found himself on the receiving end of an outlandish fee from his landlord after an “ant infestation.” Sydney comedian Tom Cashman and his two housemates had moved out of their apartment when they received an email from their real estate agent … Read more
One child’s trash is a college student’s home decor. A University of Delaware student put her DIY skills to the test and transformed a children’s plastic kitchenette into a unique and stylish bar cart for herself and her roommates. In a TikTok video that’s since racked up 2.5 million views, Lauren Bennett tore off the … Read more
Security cameras set up inside an Australian woman’s home captured the shocking moment a plumber snooped through her bedroom drawers before doing a “sickening” act with her kitchen utensils. The plumber, who was recommended by the homeowner’s friend, attended the house to fix the bathroom’s toilet and shower. While it’s not known if the woman … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. No matter how you slice it, finding a gift for the home chef or foodie who has everything can be dicey. Good thing we have the vast internet and all of TikTok’s viral recommendations to keep up. Kitchen … Read more
This kid must be driving his parents nuts. A viral prankster has gained millions of views on TikTok after posting a video of his parents’ kitchen thoroughly covered in peanut butter. TikToker Corbin Millet, whose profile consists of multiple videos of him pranking his parents, has gained over 38 million views on his most recent prank. … Read more
If you long for those effortless beach curls or simply have curls that need the frizz tamed, a woman on TikTok has a nifty trick for you. Liz Fox Roseberry (aka @foxcraftcustom) has shared her ultimate hack for perfect ringlets using an unsuspecting item from your kitchen. How to get perfect curls with a strainer Ditching the usual diffuser attachment on … Read more