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  • A pumpkin pie with a slice taken out of it.

    Prep Your Pumpkin Pie Early For An Easy, Low-Stress Thanksgiving Dessert

    Cooking a big Thanksgiving meal can be hectic and strenuous. So what if you could prep at least the dessert showstopper in advance to make the day a bit easier?

    By Joe Hoeffner 17 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a knife scraping butter off a stick of it

    If Your Butter Tastes Like This, It's Time To Throw It Out

    Butter won’t last forever, and there are clear ways to know when it’s past its prime. Storage choices can make the difference between rich flavor and waste.

    By Laura Christine Allan 18 days ago Read More
  • Blueberries in wood bowl on brown gingham

    Keep Blueberries Fresh Longer By Washing Them With These Pantry Staples

    These staples help keep blueberries fresh as they have properties that change the pH of the skin, while also breaking down pesticides and bacteria.

    By Erica Martinez 18 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding a package with frozen cherries in the freezer.

    Skipping This Step Before Freezing Cherries Is A Big Mistake

    If you're getting ready to freeze some of those delicious, fresh cherries — wait! You'll want to know what mistakes to avoid, and step not to skip, first.

    By Alexandra Fay 18 days ago Read More
  • Steamed lobster with herbs and lemon slices.

    If You Sniff Out This Lobster Red Flag, Remove It From Your Cart Immediately

    Lobster is one of the priciest ocean delicacies you can find at the supermarket, and if you notice this scent, then the seafood probably isn't fresh.

    By Joe Hoeffner 18 days ago Read More
  • Person reaching into a refrigerator with neatly organized ingredients

    The Common Fridge Habit To Avoid If You Want The Appliance To Last

    To avoid costly appliance repairs and replacements, and to avoid spoiled food, make sure you don't make this common mistake with your fridge.

    By Kat Olvera 18 days ago Read More
  • Plastic food containers with various foods inside

    For Easy-To-Clean Plastic Containers, Prep Them With This Pantry Staple

    If your plastic food containers are stained and hard to clean, try this simple hack using an ingredient you likely already have in your kitchen.

    By Kat Olvera 18 days ago Read More
  • Big granules of sea salt in a ceramic grey bowl with wooden spoon on a black slate.

    13 Ways To Use Salt In Your Kitchen Beyond Seasoning Food

    Salt is a staple in almost every kitchen, but you may be wasting all its potential. Its absorbent properties and coarse texture make it useful beyond cooking.

    By Melanie Andrade 19 days ago Read More
  • Small bottles of bay oil next to dried bay leaves

    Bay Leaves Serve A Bigger Purpose In Your Kitchen Than Adding Flavor To Soup

    Though bay leaves are best known as an ingredient in soups and sauces, they also have a long history of being used for both storage and medicinal purposes.

    By Laura Christine Allan 19 days ago Read More
  • Assorted open plastic containers of frozen fruits and vegetables

    Don't Stock Up On Frozen Vegetables Before Considering This

    It's always good to have vegetables in your freezer, but is there such a thing as too many frozen vegetables? Before stocking up, consider this dilemma.

    By Haley McNamara 20 days ago Read More
  • A dried citrus peel floats on the foam of a cocktail

    For Cocktail Bar Worthy Garnishes, Try Dehydrating Citrus In Your Oven

    Skip the bulky food dehydrator and head straight for your oven to make cocktail bar-worthy citrus garnishes that look as incredible as they taste.

    By Ben Hillin 21 days ago Read More
  • A live lobster in a tank

    Watch Out For This One Red Flag When Buying Lobster At The Store

    You might not have a lot of experience buying lobster, so let this expert’s advice guide you the next time you’re staring at a tank full of crustaceans.

    By Cassie Womack 22 days ago Read More
  • Person shopping at Coscto

    Say Goodbye To Space Problems In The Kitchen; Costco Customers Love This Affordable Solution

    If the clutter in your pantry is making meal prep stressful rather than enjoyable, head to your local Costco for a storage solution that will make you smile.

    By Rolland Judd 22 days ago Read More
  • A bottle of olive oil next to olives on a black surface.

    You Should Definitely Be Adding Olive Pits To Your Olive Oil Bottles – And Here's Why

    It turns out those leftover olive pits don’t belong in the trash. A simple kitchen hack can give your olive oil a richer flavor and new purpose.

    By Ben Hillin 23 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of aluminum foil roll

    12 Mistakes You're Making With Aluminum Foil

    Using aluminum foil may seem pretty straightforward, but there are actually several mistakes you're likely making with it when using it in the kitchen.

    By Melanie Andrade 23 days ago Read More
  • Three organized shelves inside a fridge with colorful fruit and veggies

    Keep Your Fridge Clean With This Cheap But Chic Dollar Tree Find

    If your refrigerator is regularly the victim of spills and messes, this cheap and easy fridge hack from Dollar Tree can help keep it clean and tidy.

    By Haley McNamara 23 days ago Read More
  • Top view of assorted open cans of vegetables

    How Come You Can't Buy Canned Broccoli Anywhere?

    You're not imagining things! You'll likely never see cans of broccoli on store shelves. Here's why it's hard to find the canned version of this popular veggie.

    By Kat Olvera 23 days ago Read More
  • A selection of kitchen tools including a meat thermometer, cutting board, peeler, and wooden spoon

    Kitchen Tools You Should Be Replacing More Often

    Quality kitchen tools save time and help you cook efficiently and safely, but many of them need to be replaced more frequently than you'd think.

    By Anita Surewicz 24 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart attends the Hudson River Park Friends 25th Anniversary Gala at Pier Sixty of Chelsea Piers in New York on October 12, 2023.

    The Kitchen Item Martha Stewart Wants You To Buy At Thrift Stores

    Martha Stewart has a knack for thrifting and upcycling, but she definitely doesn't believe that kitchen storage solutions should always be brand new.

    By Kristine Belonio 25 days ago Read More
  • A variety of bottled oils together including olive oil, avocado oil, and sunflower oil

    How Long Cooking Oil Is Good For After Being Opened - And When To Throw It Out

    You might think that cooking oil is long lasting since most of them don't need to be refrigerated, but it does actually have an expiration date.

    By Laura Christine Allan 26 days ago Read More
  • Loaf and slices of sourdough bread on wood board

    Store Your Bread In This Material For An Eco-Friendly Solution To Plastic

    Plastic isn't very sustainable, and storing bread in it actually affects the quality of the loaf. Here's how you should stash bread instead.

    By Rolland Judd 26 days ago Read More
  • Loaves of various fresh artisan breads on three shelves

    Keep Your Bread Fresh For Longer With This Unconventional Vegetable Hack

    Bread inevitably will become stale or moldy over time, but keep it fresh for as long as possible with this simple yet unusual trick with a common vegetable.

    By Ashley M. Jacobs 27 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding a package of raw skinless chicken in a grocery store

    The First Raw Chicken Mistake You're Making Before You Even Leave The Supermarket

    Before leaving the store, one common slip-up with raw chicken could put your whole grocery haul at risk. Handle it the right way to stay safe.

    By Laura Christine Allan 28 days ago Read More
  • A row of Kirkland milk jugs in Costco on cardboard pallets

    Why Costco's Kirkland Milk Has A Longer Expiration Date Than Other Brands

    Costco's Kirkland brand milk doesn't seem to expire quite as fast as other brands do -- here's why it's able to stay fresh for such a long time.

    By Laura Christine Allan 28 days ago Read More
  • Appliances at Costco

    Need A New Fridge Fast? Here's Why You Should Skip Costco, According To Customers

    Costco can quickly solve many problems, from replacing an old TV to feeding unexpected guests. You might want to go elsewhere if you need a fridge in a hurry.

    By Rolland Judd 29 days ago Read More
  • Person putting cut-up watermelon on a plate on a kitchen counter

    How To Preserve Watermelon Seeds To Grow Them Later On

    While you can grow your own watermelons by saving the seeds, properly selecting and preserving the seeds is key, otherwise they won't germinate.

    By Laura Christine Allan 29 days ago Read More
  • A metal bowl on a stove full of homemade yogurt

    Why You Should Never Mix Yogurt And Aluminum When Cooking

    Making your own homemade yogurt or keifer? Then keep this key tip in mind when doing so: Never mix aluminum foil with your yogurt, or this will happen.

    By Laura Christine Allan 29 days ago Read More
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