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  • Wine tasting flight of red wines in outdoor patio
    Beer And Wine
    Beer And Wine By Ashlen Wilder 9 months ago

    The Total Amount Of Wine You Need To Host A Proper Tasting

    Wine tastings can be amazing experiences, especially ones you host yourself since you get to pick the bottles. Here's how much wine you need should you do so.

    By Ashlen Wilder 9 months ago Read More
  • various unique store fronts with sky background
    Shopping Tips
    Shopping Tips By Tysen Ling 9 months ago

    11 Unique Grocery Stores Across The US You Need To Visit

    Not all grocery stores across the US are stocked the same. Here are 11 of the most unique stores that you need to visit if you happen to be in the area.

    By Tysen Ling 9 months ago Read More
  • A bundle of fresh asparagus on a yellow background.
    Cooking
    Cooking By Georgina Jedikovska 9 months ago

    Give Asparagus A Huge Flavor Boost With One Simple Addition

    Asparagus is already a delicious vegetable, but it can be made to taste even more divine with the addition of this flavor-packed ingredient.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 9 months ago Read More
  • pickles with whiskey pictured together
    How-To
    How-To By Nikita Ephanov 9 months ago

    How To Turn Store-Bought Pickles Into Mouthwatering Whiskey Pickles

    There are many ways to use pickles to flavor dishes, but what about flavoring the pickles themselves? Here's how you can use whiskey to give them a boozy kick.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 months ago Read More
  • Duncan Hines classic vanilla frosting
    Shopping
    Shopping By Tysen Ling 9 months ago

    11 Clever Ways To Improve Store-Bought Frosting

    Store-bought frosting, while not the quality of a home baker or professional bakery, can be given a personal touch with these hacks once you bring it home.

    By Tysen Ling 9 months ago Read More
  • sweet baby ray's bbq sauce in row
    Facts
    Facts By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago

    The Sweet Secret Behind Sweet Baby Ray's Iconic BBQ Sauce

    Sweet Baby Ray's makes killer barbecue sauces, including its iconic original recipe. One of its secrets to its recipes is this surprising sweet ingredient.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago Read More
  • Aldi storefront
    Stores and Chains
    Stores and Chains By Jackson Williams 9 months ago

    Here's Why You Never Hear Music Playing At Aldi Stores

    The fact that Aldi doesn't play music in its stores is another quirk that sets this chain apart from others. But why does Aldi make it a point to be silent?

    By Jackson Williams 9 months ago Read More
  • A potluck spread
    Facts
    Facts By Adam Raphael 9 months ago

    How To Politely Decline Homemade Food Without Hurting Someone's Feelings

    If you need to decline food as a guest in someone's home or at a gathering, how can you do it without hurting their feelings? Here's how to graciously refuse.

    By Adam Raphael 9 months ago Read More
  • Filet-o-Fish on top of a McDonald's box
    Food Science
    Food Science By Sarah Lintakoon 9 months ago

    The Ingredients That Give McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Its Golden Color

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is known for its golden color in addition to its iconic flavor. What gives this breaded fish sandwich its trademark golden hue?

    By Sarah Lintakoon 9 months ago Read More
  • A can with a fork next to a bowl of beans
    Tips
    Tips By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago

    Turn Canned Beans Into A Creamy Comfort Meal With The Perfect Cheese Pairing

    A handful of cheese can easily upgrade plain canned beans. Here's what to consider when picking a cheese, and what other ingredients you can add to the mix.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago Read More
  • two glasses of whiskey pictured
    Cocktails And Spirits
    Cocktails And Spirits By Nikita Ephanov 9 months ago

    You're Probably Drinking Whiskey All Wrong (Even If You Think You're Not)

    It's easy to make this mistake, but to fully appreciate whiskey's nuanced flavor and understand how to best drink it, this is how you should sip the spirit.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 months ago Read More
  • cut pound cake loaf
    Shopping Tips
    Shopping Tips By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago

    The Store-Bought Pound Cake That's Frankly A Waste Of Money

    With an unappetizing pale hue and a flavor that's just sweet, sweet, and even more sweet, this grocery store pound cake is best left on the shelf.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago Read More
  • a bowl of teriyaki sauce on board
    Tips
    Tips By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago

    Quickly Substitute Teriyaki Sauce With Something That's Already In Your Fridge

    Making a meat glaze or stir-frying some veggies but don't have any teriyaki sauce on hand? Fret not, there's another sauce that can work in a pinch.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 9 months ago Read More
  • A mini fridge stacked with drinks, snacks, and containers
    Kitchen Tools
    Kitchen Tools By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 9 months ago

    Why Your Kitchen's Mini Fridge Is So Loud (And How To Fix It)

    Is your mini fridge sounding more like a roaring lawn mower of late? There are many reasons for the loud noise and in most cases, the solution is an easy fix.

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 9 months ago Read More
  • mushroom burger
    Tips
    Tips By Shriya Swaminathan 9 months ago

    The Meaty Mushroom You Should Be Using For Vegan Steak (Hint: It's Not Portobello)

    Portobellos are a popular choice for meat-free dishes, but there's another shroom with a spongy texture and mild flavor that makes for a fantastic vegan steak.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 9 months ago Read More
  • Burger topped with onion rings
    Cooking
    Cooking By Sara Klimek 9 months ago

    10 Unique Fried Toppings To Try On Your Next Burger

    Take your next burger from run of the mill to over the top with decadent fried toppings that will add rich flavor and a satisfying crunchy texture.

    By Sara Klimek 9 months ago Read More
  • Person wiping down wooden cabinets with a cloth
    Cleaning
    Cleaning By Demi Phillips 9 months ago

    How To Avoid Damaging The Finish Of Your Cabinets When Cleaning

    From food splatters to greasy fingerprints, cabinets get pretty grimy, but the last thing you want is to ruin their finish when cleaning them.

    By Demi Phillips 9 months ago Read More
  • Close up of turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato
    Cooking
    Cooking By Elaine Todd 9 months ago

    12 Easy Ways To Take Turkey Sandwiches To The Next Level

    You can never go wrong with a simple turkey sandwich, but it can easily get repetitive. Take a look at some of the best ways to upgrade a turkey sandwich.

    By Elaine Todd 9 months ago Read More
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwich on plate
    Beer And Wine
    Beer And Wine By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago

    The Wine That Pairs Perfectly With Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwiches

    Just because the PB&J sandwich is a humble feast doesn't mean you can't enjoy it with a glass of wine. We tapped an expert to find the best bottle for the job.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 9 months ago Read More
  • White plate full of red crab legs and lemon slices
    Restaurants
    Restaurants By Jolee Sullivan 9 months ago

    The Staggering Amount Of Money Red Lobster Lost On Its Endless Crab Promotion

    Red Lobster's Endless Crab promotion may have sounded like a good idea at the time, but it actually ended up losing the company a jaw-dropping amount of money.

    By Jolee Sullivan 9 months ago Read More
  • Cherry pie with a cherry on top
    Baking
    Baking By Demi Phillips 9 months ago

    It's Easy To Fix Syrupy Store-Bought Cherry Pie Filling In Seconds

    Canned cherry pie filling can have an overly sweet, syrupy consistency, but there are a few simple solutions to improve its flavor and texture.

    By Demi Phillips 9 months ago Read More
  • Property brothers on couch with flowers behind them
    Kitchen
    Kitchen By Ilene V. Smith 9 months ago

    The Popular Type Of Kitchen Appliances The Property Brothers Avoid (And What They Buy Instead)

    There's one carbon-emitting home appliance that HGTV's Jonathan and Drew Scott steer clear of; here's the eco-friendly solution they opt for instead.

    By Ilene V. Smith 9 months ago Read More
  • A plate of chicken wings with barbecue sauce in the center.
    Food History
    Food History By Tim Forster 9 months ago

    How Chicken Wings Became Such A Popular Part Of The Bird

    Chicken wings weren't always such a popular cut of meat, and there's a long (and contested) history behind how they rose to party food fame.

    By Tim Forster 9 months ago Read More
  • Sushi platter with nigiri and sashimi
    Food History
    Food History By Jackson Williams 9 months ago

    Nigiri Vs Sashimi: The Small Difference Many Japanese Cuisine Lovers Miss

    Though they may seem like interchangeable terms for raw seafood dishes, nigiri and sashimi have different histories, ingredients, and preparation methods.

    By Jackson Williams 9 months ago Read More
  • lemonade in glass with ripe lemons
    Beer And Wine
    Beer And Wine By Marco Sumayao 9 months ago

    How Old Your Lemons Should Be To Make The Perfect Lemonade

    If you want to mix up the perfect batch of lemonade, you need to make sure your lemons are perfectly ripe; here's how old they should be when you use them.

    By Marco Sumayao 9 months ago Read More
  • Two whole grilled fish on a plate with lemon
    Grilling And Smoking
    Grilling And Smoking By Emma Kalka 9 months ago

    12 Worst Types Of Fish For Grilling

    Grilled fish dishes can be absolutely delicious, but certain types of fish are better suited to this cooking method than some more delicate varieties.

    By Emma Kalka 9 months ago Read More
  • Two sets of hands holding burgers
    Fast Food
    Fast Food By Jennifer Magid 9 months ago

    Get Two-For-One Burgers From Five Guys With This Genius Hack

    Don't fret over the steep prices on the Five Guys menu. Try this trick to get two burgers for the price of one and give your wallet a break.

    By Jennifer Magid 9 months ago Read More
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