Florence and the Machine’s second album, Ceremonials, is the perfect album to cozy up to this Winter. Although the general tone of ‘Ceremonials’ is slower and more tormented than her previous material, it’s definitely an album with soaring vocals and one to be exhilarated by. Must download songs from the album is her first single “Shake it Out,”  “No Light, No Light” and the stand out song “What the Water Gave Me.”  Available on iTunes $9.99 – Taryn Cox for THE WIFE.

If your on of those wives who love their non stick pans, reading the article below might sway you to switch them out for a healthier cooking alternative. Or if you cannot part with them at all, here are some tips to keeping them in tip top condition.

Health Concerns: Teflon contains highly toxic chemicals that may be released into your foods when the pan becomes scorched or starts to peel. The chemicals that manufacturers use to create the seemingly magic lining of nonstick cookware could end up damaging your liver or thyroid, or messing with your immune system. Reduce the risk of endocrine- and immune-system damage by ditching Teflon and other cookware made with fluoropolymers and fluorinated telomers. When replacing your pots and pans coated in Teflon, you should consider replacing them with cast iron or stainless steel cookware.

Replacing: If you must keep your teflon pots and pans replace them every two to three years or sooner if they have burned or the coating has begun to peel. This will depend on the wear of the pan, which can be determined by how well you have cared for it.

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