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  • brown bear with cooler and thermos

    How To Keep Your Camping Food Safe From Bears

    Eating deliciously when you're camping is a lot of fun for foodies, but it is also really important to make sure you're not attracting bears.

    By Maria Scinto 2 days ago Read More
  • Assorted fruit in a wooden bowl on a wooden surface

    Fruit Bowls Look Nice But They're Actually Ruining Your Produce

    Admit it — you've silently mocked display bowls of fake fruit for years. Turns out, though, that real fruit in bowls goes bad faster than you might think.

    By Kat Olvera 4 days ago Read More
  • Eggs stored in a fridge

    The Ridiculous Egg Storage Hack That Had Breakfast Brands Divided

    Sometimes social media is funny. Recently, a ridiculous egg storage hack went viral. When breakfast brands took notice, they didn't know what to make of it.

    By Kat Olvera 6 days ago Read More
  • gloved hand holding scoop of dry ice above cooler

    How To Safely Use Dry Ice In Your Coolers This Summer

    Dry ice is a great way to keep food cold, but it isn't without some safety concerns. Before you pack a cooler with dry ice, here's how to do it safely.

    By Maria Scinto 7 days ago Read More
  • A woman grabs room temperature bottle of beer

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying Unrefrigerated Beer

    You might not think twice about going into a store and grabbing a case of beer right off the shelf, but here's why that should give you pause.

    By Ben Hillin 8 days ago Read More
  • Slice of watermelon in hand against sky background

    Why Seedless Watermelons Last Longer Than The Seeded Kind

    In case you thought you were imagining it, seedless watermelons do actually last longer than seeded varieties. Here's the science behind why that is.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 9 days ago Read More
  • ice cubes inside a blender

    Ice Isn't Actually Enough To Sharpen Blender Blades — Here's What To Use Instead

    The internet is full of suggestions on how to sharpen blender blades, but with most ineffective, we turned to an expert for their advice on what works best.

    By Maria Scinto 10 days ago Read More
  • Popcorn in a bowl with popped kernels on a blue background

    The Chilly Way People Are Eating Their Popcorn

    If you're elbow-deep in a warm bowl of salty, buttery popcorn right now, check out this very chilly popcorn trend that might have you reaching for another bowl.

    By Rolland Judd 11 days ago Read More
  • A rustic brick water well surrounded by lush green foliage

    How To Make Well Water Safe To Drink

    If you're living somewhere where the water comes from a well as opposed to the municipality, it's on you to make it safe to drink. Here's how to do that.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 days ago Read More
  • A wooden box painted with the word cherries topped with plastic glasses full of a variety of cherries

    Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Cherries

    If you want to enjoy the best cherries every time, there are several common mistakes you need to avoid according to this orchard owner and expert.

    By Melanie Andrade 12 days ago Read More
  • A woman slicing a tomato on a cutting board

    How To Store Sliced Tomatoes (And How Long They'll Last)

    You don't always need a whole tomato in a recipe, but that doesn't mean you should throw the rest out. Here's how to store sliced tomatoes the right way.

    By Kat Olvera 14 days ago Read More
  • A cooler packed for a camping trip

    How Long Do Ice Packs Stay Cold In A Cooler?

    We use ice packs to keep food and beverages cool in a container like a cooler — but how long, exactly, do they stay icy? The answers depends on several factors.

    By Willow Roberts 15 days ago Read More
  • Cabbage rolls on white plate with fork

    How To Reheat Cabbage Rolls So They Taste Good As New

    Cabbage rolls can be eaten cold, but there is a in important step to take to ensure reheating will keep them as deliciously comforting as when first cooked.

    By Rolland Judd 15 days ago Read More
  • fried eggs in cast iron pan

    The Best Way To Keep Cast Iron Seasoned Is Also The Easiest

    Cast iron pans need to be seasoned, but the process isn't as complicated as it sounds. The best way to keep cast iron seasoned is actually pretty simple.

    By Maria Scinto 16 days ago Read More
  • bowl of tomatoes on wooden table

    The Only Time You Should Store Tomatoes In The Fridge

    Whole tomatoes should be kept upside down on the counter but there a few reasons only to break that rule and store them in the fridge instead.

    By Maria Scinto 16 days ago Read More
  • corn on the cob with butter and herbs

    Stop Overcooking Corn On The Cob With This Simple Method

    Corn on the cob can be an easy side or main dish, but as simple as it is to prepare, it can also become quickly overcooked, but this tip will help.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 16 days ago Read More
  • Two ready-two-eat meals packaged in bags

    MREs Are Great For Emergencies, But They'll Expire Fast If You Don't Store Them Correctly

    Make apocalypses great again with MREs that are always ready to rock. Here's how to properly store your stash so you can focus on fighting off the zombies.

    By Joe Hoeffner 17 days ago Read More
  • Stick of cold butter cut into slices

    According To Land O Lakes, This Is The Best Way To Store Butter

    It turns out that there is a clear winner when it comes to the butter storage debate. This method keeps butter fresh and flavorful for months.

    By Ben Hillin 18 days ago Read More
  • Small stack of vintage Pyrex cookware

    Is Your Pyrex Actually Vintage? Here's How You Can Check

    It's no secret that vintage Pyrex is highly sought after. If you're sitting on some Pyrex right now, how can you tell if it's vintage and why does it matter?

    By Kat Olvera 23 days ago Read More
  • wilted arugula on table

    If Your Greens Keep Wilting, It Might Be Your Fridge's Fault

    If you keep buying greens from the grocery store or farmers market only to have them immediately wilt in your fridge, chances are the fix is simple.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 23 days ago Read More
  • crispy bacon cooked in pan

    Stop Throwing Out Leftover Bacon And Turn It Into Salt Instead

    Just when you thought bacon couldn't get any better, the concept of bacon salt makes its way onto the stage. Here's all you need to know about the magic.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 24 days ago Read More
  • man sharpens chef's knife using whetstone

    Chances Are, You Should Sharpen Your Knives More Often

    A good kitchen knife is definitely worth the investment, but now that you have one it's time to maintain it. There's a good chance they need sharpened more.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 24 days ago Read More
  • Two kitchen pantry shelves with dry goods and containers

    The Kitchen Staple You Need To Keep Far Away From The Fridge

    A refrigerator can be your kitchen's best friend by preserving food and preventing spoilage. But there's one kitchen item that should never go in the fridge.

    By Kristine Belonio 25 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten standing in a cozy living room wearing a denim button-down shirt and smiling with hands raised, a bookshelf and orange couch in the background

    The Ina Garten Prep Step You Shouldn't Skip When Freezing Bread

    Freezing bread keeps it fresh, but also leaves you with a frozen block of bread and no chance for a single slice. Enter Ina Garten with a brilliant solution.

    By Alexandra Fay 26 days ago Read More
  • grilled filet mignon

    How Long You Can Store Omaha Steaks Before Their Quality Degrades

    Even though Omaha Steak products come frozen, you will still want to use them by a certain point to ensure the highest quality.

    By Dennis Lee 29 days ago Read More
  • Basket of fresh herbs

    The Popular Herb You Should Never Store In The Fridge

    Fresh basil can brighten up a plethora of dishes, but that only works if it's not wilted in the back of your fridge. Where should you store the herb instead?

    By Moriah House 1 month ago Read More
  • Paper bags of Gold flour for sale in a supermarket.

    Why Is Flour Sold In Paper Bags?

    With all of the technological advances we have made this century, one may wonder why we haven't created a new way to package flour.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
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