Serve Cocktails Like an Adult With A Classy Vertical Bar

If you’re over, say, 22, it’s just not cool to serve cocktails in Dixie cups. Like most aspects of adulting, your entertainment game is going to need to upped. And that’s where bar carts come in. Classy, retro, and surprisingly practical, a bar cart can hold all of your drink-making supplies so you can whip up refreshing cocktail recipes in a jiffy. It can even hold the food supplies you need for edible cocktail garnishes. But if you’re short on space (or furniture funds), an all-out bar cart might not be in the cards… And that’s where vertical bar carts come in.

Instead of using a traditional cart, create a cocktail-making space that goes UP. It not only looks super cool, it’s extremely apartment-friendly and space-saving. You can get pretty creative. Shelves make for fantastic vertical bar material, as do vintage ladders painted in the color of your choosing.

Once you’ve selected a shelf-like apparatus for creating your space, it’s time to deck it out with the essentials. Display your liquor and wine bottles (obviously) alongside sparkly glassware, an ice bucket, some fresh fruit (especially garnishes and lemons and limes for a twist!)… Some table books about cocktail-making and wines would also add a nice touch.

We also love the idea of adding a thirst-quenching display of sparkling mineral water. It adds an element of class, don’t you think?

And like we said, this look is great for saving space. So if you want to multitask by placing the “bar” above an existing piece like a buffet table, cabinet, or desk, that will work perfectly.

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I’ve seen (and indulged in) so many food trends in my day, and at this point, it can take a lot to really impress me. That being said, there’s one simple hack on the rise right now that truly has me in a chokehold – people have started adding matcha to their McDonald’s milkshakes, and it’s totally transformed how I see mass-produced milkshakes from here on out.

Scroll on to discover the viral milkshake hack that’ll have your matcha cravings running wild!

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As a certified matcha freak (yeah, I said it), I've been disappointed at the lack of matcha offerings amongst fast food giants like McDonald's, Wendy’s, In-N-Out, and more. Of course, Starbucks and Dunkin’ scoop out matcha on the daily, but it never comes in true dessert form!

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That’s where this viral milkshake hack comes in – foodies have been pulling up to the drive-thru with their own doses of matcha prepped and ready, then adding it to vanilla or even strawberry milkshakes. Oh, yum! The matcha turns the frozen treats a gorgeous green color, and of course, gently caffeinates each sip.

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I think any theoretical matcha dessert offering from popular destinations like McDonald’s or In-N-Out would surely see an up-charge if the chains were adding in the green powder themselves, so I’m also stoked about this new method from the perspective of affordability.

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This hack also presents those who are not yet totally sold on matcha (um, how?!) with an accessible way to enjoy the powdered green tea blend. Matcha drinks have an infamous reputation for tasting either too grassy or too bitter (or both), so mixing it into a milkshake sweetens up each sip to the point that it doesn’t taste at all like a traditional latte – but a full-on dessert!

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You can apply this super easy food hack to just about any milkshake from any chain that sells milkshakes like McDonald’s, Wendy’s (need me a Frosty, stat), In-N-Out, Dairy Queen, Sonic, and more. I suggest you pick your favorite place and try it out ASAP!

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Trader Joe’s is the premier destination if you’re eating a high-protein diet – you just have to know where to look and what products to shop for! Luckily, as a self-proclaimed protein aficionado, I have a handful of easy hacks that allow you to maximize your protein intake. I eat each of these at least once a week and can verify they’re extremely simple and so tasty.

From breakfastto dinner (and, of course, snack time!), you’ll definitely want to whip up these Trader Joe’s protein hacks if you’re trying to up your intake.

Scroll on for 5 Trader Joe’s hacks that’ll help you reach your protein goals with ease!

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1. Add cottage cheese to scrambled eggs.

This is one of my favorite things to do if I'm craving a savory breakfast – especially one that’ll fill me up! Adding a heaping scoop of Trader Joe's cottage cheese to your scrambled eggs (just mix it in with the eggs before cookin’ them) not only ups the protein content in each bite, but it makes the eggs super fluffy and never dry.

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2. Use Trader Joe’s high-protein tofu instead of regular tofu.

Did you know that TJ’s carries a special kind of high-protein tofu? As opposed to the regular variety that has around 9 grams of protein per serving, this pack is loaded with 14 grams of protein per serving! It’s perfect to use for stir fries, tofu scrambles, and tofu fries with an extra boost.

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3. Add Trader Joe’s protein granola to Greek yogurt bowls.

Trader Joe’s also sells a delicious high-protein granola – and it’s insanely good. I like to top my Greek yogurt bowls with it for breakfast, though you could easily use it as a cereal or just snack on it dry. The Peanut Butter Protein Granola has a whopping 11 grams of protein per serving – the only drawback here is that people with a peanut allergy can’t enjoy it.

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4. Add protein powder to your morning oatmeal.

Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry a name-brand protein powder, though the Orgain variety is typically always on shelves when I shop there. The tub they have is actually smaller than most other protein powders you can find elsewhere, too, which is highly agreeable with my lifestyle since I live alone – and don’t wish to spend $30 on protein every time.

Anywho, I love using this protein powder to ramp up the protein content in oatmeal bowls and smoothies alike. Two scoops delivers 21 grams of organic, plant-based protein that tastes oh-so yummy.

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5. Stock up on TJ’s underrated protein snacks for an easy (yet satisfying) bite.

If you don’t have the time (or simply the energy) to whip up a high-protein snack, Trader Joe’s actually has plenty of bites to offer. Here are some of my favorites to always keep stocked:

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I’ve triedtons of different food trends in my day. From dumping chili oil on ice cream to concocting my very own Sleepy Girl Mocktail, nothing I’ve eaten measures up to the sheer weirdness we saw go viral on social media this year (major side eye to Dua Lipa’s pickle Diet Coke).

These are the top 5 most ridiculous TikTok-viral food trends of 2024 that left us questioning whether they really should’ve gone viral in the first place.

@claudiaeatsgood chamoy pickles are so good😋😩❤️ @Bussin Snacks #chamoypickle#chamoy#chamoypicklekit#bussinsnacks#takis#fruitrollup#mukbang#asmr#asmrmukbang#chamoypicklemukbang#juicy#pickle#mexicancandy♬ original sound - Claudia💕

1. Chamoy Pickles

People couldn't quit it with the chamoy pickles (AKA chickles) this year. I never would've guessed that chamoy, a condiment made from dried fruits, chilies, sugar, and lime juice, would be slathered atop the sourest pickles money can buy.

But the food trend didn't stop at just chamoy – many snackers stuffed their pickles with everything from the likes of Hot Cheetos, Takis, and Fruit Roll-Ups. What?!

This insanely sour, tangy treat kickstarted what the internet's coined as the 'Red 40 Diet', which certainly cannot be medically advised.

If you care for your GI tract, this food trend is 100% worth skipping and leaving behind in 2024.

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What do we call her?

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2. Pickle + Jalapeño-Infused Diet Coke

Diet Coke, pickle juice, and jalapeño juice = all the ingredients needed to concoct Dua Lipa's controversial 2024 drink. She loves it, but I on the other hand, do not.

Now, don't get me wrong: I love a good unexpected flavor combo, but gulping down a simultaneous dose of both pickle juice and jalapeño juice was not tasty to me whatsoever.

This trend even sparked a slew of Sonic diners to start ordering their soft drinks with pickles – but as divisive as this trend can be ("Don’t knock it till you try it," TikToker Mississippi Memaw told Food and Wine), it's just flat out weird.

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New cucumber recipe 🚨

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3. Cucumber Salad

If you bought a mandolin slicer recently, you might as well admit you're a victim of the TikTok-viral cucumber salad trend that made its rounds this year.

"Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber," TikTok user @logagmsounds off in the intro of every single one of his cucumber salad videos. And thus, the food trend was born.

It felt like I couldn't go a day on TikTok without seeing at least 5 recipes for a damn cucumber salad. When it comes down to it, I can appreciate the novelty (and taste) of this trend, but not the oversaturation. I'm gonna eat an entire cucumber one day, and get so tired of it the next. New innovations in 2025, please!

@kylekruegerr Would you try these?😂 #foodreview#seagrapes#food#review#tastetest#weirdfood♬ original sound - Kyle Krueger

4. Sea Grapes

It was like people wanted to eat the weirdest, grossest things in 2024. I can't blame 'em, especially if it's for clicks and views. But this food trend in particular literally made me want to gag – and I was only watching people eat through a screen (any fellow ASMR fans out there?).

They don't look like they're supposed to be crunchy, but they are. Sea grapes grow from aquatic plants and are filled with essentially what is a "salty liquid." They burst in the mouth when you eat them (one TikToker called them 'edible Orbeez'). Yuck.

@julieta.asmr I figured it out!! Blooper at the end 🥴 #asmr#asmrcommunity#asmrtiktoks#asmrvideo#asmrsounds#asmreating#asmrfood#asmrfyp#asmrmukbang#mukbang#asmreatingsounds♬ original sound - Julieta ASMR 🍒

5. Exploding Candies

The final (and especially weird) food trend I propose we leave behind in 2024 is these dang exploding jelly candies. They also made their rounds on ASMR TikTok, and I truly cannot stand to watch a single video featuring them.

First off, they look so annoying to consume. The fruit-shaped jellies are contained in a thin layer of plastic that's meant to burst open when you sink your teeth into it, prompting you to slurp out the sweetness inside. But what irks me the most is the fact that many people trying them can't even break the seal.

I'd rather watch someone make a simple PB&J than go to town on these microplastic-infused candies.

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The internet was locked into The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives when it premiered on Hulu last year — and not just because these women basically founded MomTok. We had so many questions about Whitneys's relationships with the rest of the women, the Galentine's Day celebration, and that soda obsession, and good news for anyone else who hasn't been able to stop thinking about it: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 is on its way!

Here's everything we know about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2, streaming on Hulu May 15.

Is there a season 2 for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

Yes, season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is on the way. New episodes drop this May, and season 2 is going to be "better" than season 1. "But I do think this one is going to be just as good, if not better, than our first season," Taylor Frankie Paul says in an interview with People. "So far, I think everything has been so fun and entertaining to experience for myself."

But that's not all! Six women from the group (Taylor Frankie Paul, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Layla Taylor) are headed to Las Vegas after the premiere for a roundtable-style discussion, games, and surprises according to People. They'll be at The Venetian Resort's Palazzo Theatre in Vegas on June 7 for MomTok: The Unholy Tea (you can get more info here).

“We’re beyond excited to bring MomTok directly to our fans at The Venetian Resort," they said in a press release. "This show is our chance to connect, let loose and give audiences an unforgettable girls’ night out in Vegas – a city that’s become such an iconic part of our story!”

Where can I watch the new Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 is coming to Hulu on May 15, 2025.

How many episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are there?

There are 8 episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives so far. Stay tuned for the full list of season 2 episodes, but for now, here are the episodes you can watch!

  • Season 1, Episode 1 "The First Book of Taylor" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 2 "The Book of Belonging" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 3 "The Book of Saints & Sinners" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 4 "The Book of Truth" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 5 "The Book of Broken Vows" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 6 "The First Book of Sin" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 7 "The Book of Trust" premiered on September 6, 2024
  • Season 1, Episode 8 "The Book of Rumors" premiered on September 6, 2024

Who's in the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2?

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 will see the return of our favorite MomTok creators, as well as some new additions:

  • Jen Affleck
  • Demi Engemann
  • Whitney Leavitt
  • Mikayla Matthews
  • Mayci Neeley
  • Jessi Ngatikaura
  • Taylor Frankie Paul
  • Layla Taylor
  • Miranda Hope

What to watch after Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

With so much reality TV at our fingertips, there are plenty of shows to stream after you finish season 1 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (and while you wait for season 2). Sister Wives on Hulu, The Real Housewives franchise on Peacock, and even Mormon No More on Hulu are all great options for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fans.

Are you excited for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2? Check out 12 New TV Shows To Watch In April To Avoid Major FOMO for more ideas on what to watch this month.

Spring is here, and it's time to swap out winter comfort foods for fresh, nourishing meals that make the most of the season’s best produce. But let’s be real — we need recipes that are as quick and easy as they are delicious and satisfying.

We’ve got you covered with 15-minute recipes to shake up your weekly rotation. Featuring Perdue® Fresh Cuts No Antibiotics Ever chicken and its convenient pan-ready packaging (read: no cutting board needed), these meals keep cleanup to a minimum while maximizing flavor.

Scroll for the recipes!

  • Healthy Spring Roll Chicken Bowls
  • Zesty Chicken Skewers over Spring Salad
  • Sheet-Pan Chicken Tacos with Spring Veggies

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Healthy Spring Roll Chicken Bowls

Serves 4

Switch things up for dinner with a deconstructed spring roll bowl — tender grilled chicken, crisp fresh veggies, and a generous drizzle of your favorite peanut sauce for a flavorful, fuss-free twist!

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Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces vermicelli rice noodles, cook according to pkg directions
  • 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips
  • 1 jar of peanut sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 head of green cabbage, sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 mango, cubed
  • 1 pkg mung beans
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • 1/3 roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • Optional herbs: cilantro, mint, thai basil
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
  • Hot sauce

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Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup peanut sauce (thin with a little water if too thick) and chicken breast strips to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

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2. On a grill pan or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. With tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade and place directly onto pan in one layer. If the pan isn’t large enough, make in batches. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, not moving or flipping until well browned. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉.

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4. Transfer grilled chicken to plate to rest while you assemble the bowls.

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5. To assemble bowls, equally divide the rice noodles into four bowls, top with cabbage, carrot, cucumbers, mango, mung beans and avocado.

6. Add sliced chicken with any reserved juices, and top with spring onions, peanuts and herbs.

7. Drizzle with peanut sauce (thin with a little water if too thick). Serve with lime wedges and favorite hot sauce.

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Zesty Chicken Skewers over Spring Salad

Serves 4

Chicken makes everything better — especially when it’s grilled to perfection and tossed into this vibrant citrus-kissed salad. Packed with spring peas, crisp asparagus, watermelon radishes, and fresh greens, it’s the perfect way to kick off a healthy spring!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 jar Italian or citrus dressing
  • 1 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 pkg spring lettuces
  • 1/4 radicchio head, torn in pieces
  • 1 pkg pea shoots, optional
  • 1/2 cup snow peas
  • 1 watermelon radish or 1/2 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, shaved
  • 2 asparagus spears, shaved
  • 2 asparagus spears, 1/2” slices
  • 1 pkg micro greens, optional
  • Goat cheese

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Directions:

1. Soak wooden skewers in water until chicken has finished marinating.

2. In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup Italian dressing and diced chicken breast to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Skewer 4-5 pieces of chicken onto each skewer.

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3. On a grill pan or sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Place skewers directly onto pan in one layer, in multiple batches. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, not moving or flipping until well browned. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165℉.

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5. Transfer grilled chicken skewers to plate to rest while you assemble the salad.

6. To assemble salad, layer each plate with lettuces, pea shoots, snow peas, radishes, carrot, asparagus and top with micro greens, freshly cracked pepper and goat cheese. Drizzle your favorite Italian or citrus dressing and enjoy!

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Sheet-Pan Chicken Tacos with Spring Veggies

Serves 4

Let everyone load up their tacos with their favorite toppings for an easy, fun, and flavor-packed way to celebrate Taco Tuesday — or any day! Bake your chicken and veggies in just 15 minutes, thanks to Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips that are already pre-cut for you.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pkg Perdue® Fresh Cuts Chicken Breast Strips
  • 1/4 head of cauliflower, small florets
  • Bunch of radishes, trimmed & quartered
  • Salt & pepper
  • Flour or corn tacos, grilled or warmed
  • 1/4 head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • Pickled red onions
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Cotija
  • 1/4 cup Mexican Crema, or sour cream
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a medium bowl, combine taco seasoning, olive oil and chicken and toss to coat. On a greased (or parchment-lined) sheet pan, arrange chicken and veggies into one layer. Season liberally with salt and fresh pepper.

2. Bake for 15 minutes. Halfway through, flip the chicken. Chicken is ready when an insta-read thermometer reads chicken at 165ºF. Set aside while preparing the tacos.

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3. To assemble the tacos, layer tortillas with cabbage, chicken, roasted vegetables, red onions, avocado and cotija and top with crema and cilantro.

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