No Lie: The Instant Pot Will Change Your Life, and It's Majorly Discounted Today

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When the Instant Pot first came on the scene, I have to admit, I was wary. Why was everyone making such a big deal about it? You can make stews and soups in it but also yogurt? How is that even possible? As someone who always likes to assume the worst (that's a conversation for another time), I just thought it was more As Seen on TV hype.

But then I saw my friends making full-blown, very adult-like meals in the thing: pot roast, from-scratch chicken noodle soup, and, yes, even homemade yogurt, all while I was doctoring Trader Joe's frozen foods and making the same salmon and veggies every week because I didn't want to spend hours cooking in the kitchen. I was tempted to give in to the craze, but again, what if it wasn't worth it? And could I fit it in my tiny New York City kitchen that I shared with two other roommates? But after hearing from friends and co-workers going on and on about the Instant Pot for months, I decided enough was enough, and I gave in (and I cleared some space in my kitchen cabinets for the bulky appliance). 

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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.