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You may have heard that shopping the outside of the supermarket is a healthy grocery shopping strategy, but is that really true—and what else should you know?
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Store-bought puff pastry is more than fine, but it’s easier than you think to make it at home (and you can still stash it in your freezer). Here’s what you
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We have barely kicked off fall baking season, but does anyone else feel like we’ve already hit peak pumpkin spice? I’ll always love this cozy pumpkin pie spice blend, but
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What amateur or professional chef doesn’t love to document their achievements in the kitchen? And who doesn’t want to always remember lessons learned and discoveries about what does and doesn’t
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Despite the popularity of “Crazy Rich Asians,” you might not be as familiar with the cuisine of Singapore as you are with other Southeast Asian countries like Thailand or Vietnam.
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It’s a cruel fact of life: fried food is so good for your tastebuds (and nucleus accumbens), and so not-great for pretty much all the rest of you. Sure, you
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If skyr—(sounds like “skier”)—hasn’t crossed your radar yet, it’s probably because it’s hiding in plain sight. The Icelandic cultured dairy product, produced by several brands including siggi’s, Icelandic Provisions, and
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If you’re looking for the healthiest pizza chain, you’re deluding yourself—or gamely attempting to make the least bad choice, nutritionally speaking. It’s OK to acknowledge that chain pizza is definitely
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Ever wondered how certain apples got their names? Here are the stories behind a few of our favorite apple varieties. There’s a plethora of perfect produce this time of year,
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Have you ever heard of Moon Drop grapes? Here’s everything you need to know about this fantastic fall fruit.
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When it comes to coffee roast, if you’re not really sure about the difference in flavor between light, dark, and medium roast coffee beans, here’s a handy guide to help
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As a Seoul born, Korean American raised on the west coast of the United States, I always felt like I had a foot in both the U.S. and Korea. To
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With mounting concerns about mass-produced and factory-farmed poultry and folks trying to limit trips to the market, we looked into some alternatives, including the best certified humane and organic chicken
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These organization tips from The Home Edit will help you get your house in shape for fall (and keep it that way all year round).
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Knowing what the most common baking mistakes are before you break out your mixing bowl is half the battle. To help you achieve delicious and Insta-worthy baked goods of all
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When baking, can you substitute brown sugar for white sugar and vice versa? Sort of, is the quick answer. But there is a difference between what brown sugar and white
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Wondering why roasting makes vegetables taste sweeter? It’s all about the caramelization. Here’s the scenario: You have a bunch of vegetables and aren’t sure what to do with them. You
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You know pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall, but what is actually in that pumpkin spice blend, and why does it work so well? We break it all down
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How convenient that Märzen beers appear just in time for Oktoberfest.
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The food delivery category has become a true juggernaut, thanks large in part to an explosion of delivery apps and remote ordering platforms. Digital food delivery is projected to grow into
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Fall is prime time for asking: What are the best apples for baking? If you’ve ever made a dessert with apples, you’ll know that not all varieties bake equally. Some
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