LOOK COOL AND FEEL COOL
Tips for Ironing Your Linens This Summer
1. A GOOD SPRITZ Approximately five minutes prior to ironing, we recommend you lightly spray plain, cool water over your linens. While you’ll only be misting them, make sure you pay close attention to the thicker parts of the garment like the pocket flaps, the collar, and the cuff areas. 2. BRING THE HEAT Since you’ll be working with thicker material, you’ll need the set the iron to a higher heat. But make sure you keep the iron moving in a constant, smooth manner to avoid scorching. 3. DON’T SKIMP ON CLEANLINESS It’s important that the garment is cleaned before it is ironed, but you want to ensure that all the soap has been washed out before you put heat to it. Additionally, before you start warming the iron, clean the faceplate and water tank.
Warmer temperatures have everyone packing away their winter coats and digging out their summer clothes from the back of the closet. While most people know that lighter colored, breathable fabric keeps the body’s core temperature cooler, few are aware that the natural flax fibers found in linen shirts, pants, and dresses help wick moisture away from the skin, making linen the best clothing choice when you’re dealing with hot and/ or humid weather. Here at the office, linen makes up the majority of our orders during the summer months, which is why we want to offer some tips to help you make the most of your at-home ironing. If you prefer a relaxed aesthetic, you can opt for a clothes steamer or skip the dryer and let your clothes air-dry. However, if you prefer a crisp look, you’ll want to know how to iron your linens properly.
4. ORDER OF OPERATIONS After giving your linens a good spritz, we recommend that you start with the heavier areas first and then gently stretch the garment to square corners as you iron. Once you’ve finished, hang the garment in an uncrowded place for approximately 10 minutes before putting it on. If you’re worried about ruining your favorite dress shirt and would rather we take care of the ironing for you, don’t hesitate to let us know! We want to keep you looking and feeling as cool as possible!
Grilled
SUDOKU
BEEF RIBS
Nothing feels more paleo-appropriate than digging into a giant rack of beef ribs. This largely hands-off recipe requires plenty of hands-on eating, making you feel like one of our cave-dwelling ancestors.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 5-lb. rack of beef ribs • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a charcoal, wood-burning, or gas grill to medium-high. Once heated, move heat source to one side or turn off half of the burners to create an indirect heat zone. 2. Season ribs with salt and pepper and char on the hotter side of the grill, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes. Once charred, transfer to the other side of grill and cook until the thickest part of the rib reaches 130 F, about 2 1/2–3 hours.
3. Let meat rest for 15 minutes. If desired, serve alongside grilled veggies.
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