Jennifer McCartney

The secret to living a better, deeper, more fulfilling life. Or at least, the secret to chilling out just a tiny bit. Wise, kind, observant and gentle, alpacas are the Dali Llamas of the animal kingdom. Their days consist of quiet contemplation, empathy and sweet-natured interactions with their herd – we have much to learn from them. So take a deep breath, still your mind and rise above the fray, to learn to live life the alpaca way.

The surprise secret use for a slow cooker is authentic-tasting barbecue-without the work Everyone knows that the slow cooker breaks down tough meat into mouth-watering, meltingly delicious dinners. With the right spices, sauces, and rubs, as well as a bit of secret sauce (liquid smoke), chicken, beef, pork, and more mimic their grilled counterpart-without the need to stand over a hot fire, worried as much about overcooking as undercooking. Dump everything...

Sweet slow cooker! Make dessert ahead of time and keep it warm and gooey for serving. Nothing says home like warm, gooey chocolate lava cake. The moist heat of a slow cooker is perfect for cooking and serving cakes, puddings, cobblers, and more. These recipes are made for busy people, so it's a matter of dumping in a few ingredients and letting the pot do all the work. Come home to delicious, sweet treats that you can serve to even the most discerning...