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It's unlikely (well, impossible) that you'll run into the U.S. President in your local grocery store. But someone does shop for the POTUS and family's food.
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The bacterium Vibrio vulnificus has killed diners in two states. Here's which areas are being affected by oyster contamination, and why it's happening.
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It would be so sick to reach for a pint of ice cream amid a flowing fog of dry ice, but here's why you should be cool and never store dry ice in your freezer.
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Are you baking chocolate chip skillet cookies in a thousand-dollar pan? Check your pots because this vintage cast iron skillet set could be worth the big bucks.
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Pillsbury cinnamon rolls deliver sticky-sweet goodness in just minutes of cooking time. But what if we told you that you could upgrade them — in a very big way?
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If it's fall, we're team pumpkin spice. Or is it apple pie spice? Find out if there's a difference between pumpkin and apple pie spice, and how to use both.
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That durable diner coffee mug not only has a history, but even played a small part in American coffee drinking habits. Learn Victor coffee cups' role in WWII.
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Most states allow distilleries to sell their liquor wherever they like, but there's a handful where you won't find any at the grocery store. Here's why.
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Although individual consumer practices are beneficial, the problem of food waste needs to be tackled from all angles. Here's what Olive Garden is doing to help.
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Cleaning your kitchen can be a huge chore, but it doesn't always have to be so hard. Take advantage of your dishwasher the next time you deep clean your fridge.
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Do other Trader Joe's have chili lime rolled tortilla chips? Find out for yourself, and get the most bang for your reusable bag, by shopping every TJ's you can.
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A power surge from a storm can cause damage to your home and kitchen appliances. Make sure you know which devices to unplug when bad weather comes your way.
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Everything you think you know about washing and storing strawberries might be completely wrong. Here's the right way to clean berries to maximize freshness.
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Not every mile-high slice of cheesecake prepared at The Cheesecake Factory actually gets eaten by customers, so where do those unsold desserts end up?
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If your favorite coffee cup is ringed with yellow and brown stains that no amount of soapy scrubbing seems to remove, here's how you should clean it.
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Stainless steel cookware earned the title for a reason, but that doesn't mean it can't get dirty. If your cookware is looking cloudy, here's what to do.
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Not only does reusing potato water minimize waste, but it also has a wide variety of benefits. This starchy, nutritious water is liquid gold.
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He's one of the most famous golfers in history but he might be best-known for lending his name to a refreshing mixture of summertime beverages.
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Ordering takeout makes your life easier, especially when you can repurpose leftovers into more than one meal. Here's how to make sure that food stays fresh.
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That food you were craving for dinner might not be as appetizing hours later, but luckily you have something in your cabinet to get rid of the smell.
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Green beans are a great staple to have around for weeknight meals. If you want to preserve them for as long as possible, learn how to freeze them properly.
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Seeing double after cracking an egg? Lucky or not, here's which chickens lay eggs with two yolks, and what to do with a double-yolker when you find one.
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Washing dishes isn't anyone's favorite thing to do, but such is life. If you're making this critical mistake, you might be ruining a good wash.
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Your pot roast might be dangerously good, but here's why throwing frozen meat in your slow cooker can be dangerously bad. Stay safe by thawing your meat first.
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The PS part of the PSL gets all the likes, but this unexpected spice transforms your coffee into the warm hug you didn't know you needed (but really did).
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Ants on your food: gross or a fact of life? For most people, a little of both, but it begs the question: Is it still okay to eat the food they've touched?
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Should you skip fiery foods like Thai noodle soups, Indian curries, Nashville hot chicken, and Mexican salsas when the weather is miserably hot?
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