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  • A long grocery receipt

    The Number One Thing You Can Do To Cut Back On Grocery Bills

    With the rising cost of groceries, Americans are looking for ways to save money while feeding their families, and this guide will help you through the process.

    By Kat Olvera 19 hours ago Read More
  • Sealed package of hot dogs

    Here's How Long That Opened Pack Of Hot Dogs Will Last

    Hot dogs may not be quite as perishable as fresh meat, but they can still go bad. Here's how long you can leave your hot dogs in the fridge before they turn.

    By Maria Scinto 2 days ago Read More
  • Portuguese dry-aged tuna

    Can You Dry-Age Fish? Here's Which Ones You Should Be Using

    Dry-aged fish is a growing culinary trend. If you like to make your own seafood, is dry-aging possible at home? If so, which types of fish should you age?

    By Jonathan Kesh 3 days ago Read More
  • Raw chicken in a tray and a gloved hand holding a growing petri dish

    How Long It Really Takes For Food Poisoning To Show Itself

    No one wants food poisoning, but everyone gets it sometime. It's hard to anticipate it, though, since it can take so long between eating and symptoms showing.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • A man and woman hold their noses while looking inside a fridge

    The Potentially Dangerous Sign That You Need A New Refrigerator

    In the movies, bad fridges are possessed, haunted, and easy to spot. IRL, the signs you need a new fridge are less cinematic, but they're even more dangerous.

    By Kat Olvera 4 days ago Read More
  • A person holding a bottle of International Delight Coffee Creamer inside a grocery store

    Yes, You Can Freeze Coffee Creamer — But Do This First To Avoid A Mess

    For some, you just can't have coffee without creamer, which is why freezing coffee creamer to extend its lifespan is a must, but there's a trick to doing so.

    By Dylan Murray 4 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding ice cream carton and scoop

    Scoop Frozen-Solid Ice Cream Like Butter With This Knife Trick

    Some old ideas have staying power for a reason. Case in point: A trick involving a knife to scoop rock-solid ice cream works better than new onlline hacks.

    By Maria Scinto 5 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of spoonful of ground coffee with some spilled on a black surface with whole coffee beans in the background

    The Tell-Tale Signs You Need To Throw Out Your Ground Coffee

    If you've ever wondered if your ground coffee is still good to drink, these are some signs that indicate it's time to throw out your coffee stash.

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • Assorted fresh and dried herbs

    The Critical Herb Mistake That's Costing You Flavor

    If your fresh and dried herbs aren't having the flavor impact you hoped, you might be making this mistake. Improve herbaceous recipes with these expert tips.

    By Maria Scinto 6 days ago Read More
  • Fresh carrots with tops placed on the ground after harvesting.

    Why You Should Remove Your Carrot Tops Immediately

    Although the leafy tops make your carrots look fresh, but removing them as soon as possible is the best way to maximize this root vegetable's shelf life.

    By Kristine Belonio 6 days ago Read More
  • Overhead shot of strawberries going bad with mold them inside a plastic bag

    This Type Of Common Storage Container Will Totally Ruin Strawberries

    It only makes sense that you'd want to put strawberries in a container after buying and washing them — but one type of container will do more harm than good.

    By Haley McNamara 7 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a sushi pack over packs of pre-packaged sushi in the store

    Don't Eat Grocery Store Sushi Straight From The Fridge — Do This Instead

    You have some supermarket sushi, but you're unsure if you should eat it straight from the fridge. Don't fret. This is why you shouldn't and what to do instead.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • A close up of seasoned french fries in a takeout bag

    This Is The Safest Way To Store Leftover French Fries

    Leftover french fries: great in theory, but rarely the best in practice — and unsafe if left out for long. Is there a way to you safely store fries for later?

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 9 days ago Read More
  • Two of Aldi's pumpkin dishes

    The Fall Season Aldi Bowl That Looks Like It Came From Le Creuset

    You can decorate your fall table with one of Le Creuset's pumpkin bowls, as long as you don't mind the price tag. Or you can go to Aldi and get their version.

    By Cassie Womack 14 days ago Read More
  • cluttered kitchen with counters covered with miscellaneous items

    The Hidden Storage Area In Your Cabinets You're Totally Ignoring

    Not sure where to store the clutter that's been sitting on your kitchen counter? We're here to save the day with this easy solution found in your cabinets.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 14 days ago Read More
  • A red countertop mini-fridge with the door open and a red apple inside

    Mini Appliances Aren't Just Cute, They're Super Convenient

    Mini appliances are exactly what you think they are — working fridges, etc., but at half the cost and size of a standard appliance. What makes them so ideal?

    By Haley McNamara 14 days ago Read More
  • A glass bowl and Mason jar full of pickles

    The Best Salt To Use For Pickles If You Don't Have Pickling Salt

    Pantry looking slim on the pickling salt? You can still bite into snappy homemade pickles by skipping your tabletop shaker, and using this salt for pickling.

    By Joe Hoeffner 18 days ago Read More
  • Workers remodeling a kitchen.

    Why You Should Always Replace Appliances First During A Kitchen Remodel

    What's the first thing to do when planning a remodel? Start construction? Pick paint colors? Don't panic? Actually, you should choose your appliances first.

    By Cassie Womack 19 days ago Read More
  • A cut chocolate layer cake on a cake stand

    Dry Cake Is Sad, But Here's How Sliced Bread Makes It Happily Moist

    Sick of sad, crumbly, dry cake? Here's how to use regular sliced bread to keep your cake happily moist, and totally unbothered by the breeze.

    By Kat Olvera 21 days ago Read More
  • Mushrooms and garlic on wood

    Why Storing Mushrooms And Garlic Together Can Have Disastrous Results

    In many dishes, mushrooms and garlic create a harmonious umami, blending flavor and aroma for truly memorable tastes. But in your fridge, they don't play well.

    By Kat Olvera 21 days ago Read More
  • Peeled garlic cloves in a bowl

    Why People Store Garlic In Those Covered Bowls

    As potent as garlic can be, it can also be fragile when it comes to storage. You've probably seen it stored in small covered bowls — but have you wondered why?

    By Kat Olvera 25 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of woman biting into a chocolate bar

    Should Chocolate Ever Be Refrigerated?

    Love chocolate straight outta the fridge, as cold as an arctic breeze? Danger zone, or prime storage, find out whether you should ever chill your chocolate.

    By Alba Caraceni 25 days ago Read More
  • Bright orange cantaloupe cut open on pile of whole cantaloupes

    12 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Cantaloupe

    An underripe cantaloupe is underwhelmingly crisp and flavorless, while an overripe one is mushy. Here’s how to pick a perfectly ripe melon every time.

    By Dylan Myers 26 days ago Read More
  • A man takes a plum from a bowl

    The Trick To Freezing Plums For A Winter Treat

    Rizz up your stone fruit game this season with a few easy tips for freezing plums so you can make smoothies, pies, and savory roasts all winter long.

    By Maria Scinto 26 days ago Read More
  • A salt shaker spilled onto a board

    Here's How To Tell When It's Time To Throw Out Your Salt

    Salt, if preserved properly, can last for an indefinite period of time. However, you need to throw it away if any of these conditions affect your salt supply.

    By Kat Olvera 28 days ago Read More
  • Eggs kept in a fridge door

    Why You Shouldn't Store Eggs In Your Refrigerator Door

    That egg rack in your refrigerator door may seem like the most logical place to store your eggs. But think twice before doing so; there's a better, safer spot.

    By Kat Olvera 29 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of Cap'n Crunch Berries

    Why You Shouldn't Be Storing Cereal On Top Of Your Fridge (And Where To Store It Instead)

    What to do with oversized, family-friendly boxes of cereal? Store them on top of the fridge, of course. But in doing so, you're creating more of a problem.

    By Kat Olvera 1 month ago Read More
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