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What Is SPAM, Anyway?

It's gained a bit of a reputation as a mystery meat, but its recipe is actually pretty simple!


This Is the Easiest Way to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

Get cracking! Want to learn how to peel hard-boiled eggs the right way? Follow these steps for a mess-free, painless...



10 Cooking Tricks That Are Only Taught in Culinary Schools

Cooking like the pros is easier than you think!


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11 Secrets of People Who Always Have an Organized Fridge

Learn to pack your refrigerator to keep ingredients fresh and how long your food should be kept to avoid food...


How to Store Produce: Fruit and Vegetable Storage Tips

Learn the basics of fruit and vegetable storage to maximize freshness and maintain food safety


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22 Things Your Grocer Won’t Tell You

Get smarter about grocery shopping. These tips could change your family shopping—and eating—habits.


The Brilliant Egg Cracking Hack You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Tired of finding shell in your eggs, or wiping down your yolky counters? This hack will help you crack an...


50 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

These quick and clever kitchen hacks will change how you cook for the better.


11 Things in Your Freezer You Should Toss Out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.


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15 Foods You Probably Shouldn’t Keep in Your Pantry

Read this if you're the type of person who stores anything that’s not dairy or fresh veggies in the pantry.



What Is King Cake? History and Meaning of the Mardi Gras Tradition

Mardi Gras isn’t subtle, and neither is this sugary, rainbow-colored confection. Find out what king cake is all about—and what’s...


Americans Will Eat 1.42 Billion of These During the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the perfect excuse to gather around the TV and eat an endless buffet of snacks.


If Tea Could Talk, Here’s What It Would Tell You

It's a symbol of health and revolution.


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14 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Called by Different Names in the U.K.

The chips/fries difference is just the beginning.


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This Is What Denny’s Was Called When It Was First Opened

The chain of diners began with a simple concept.


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Why Five Guys Will Never Ask You How You Want Your Burger Cooked

There are 250,000 ways to order a burger at Five Guys, but every single one has this one thing in...

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The Secret Ingredient That Makes Five Guys Fries So Delicious

They sure beat the frozen ones you'd get from other burger chains.


Is It Safe to Cook with Aluminum Foil?

Cooking and baking with aluminum foil is fast and convenient, and makes cleanup a cinch, but are there health risks?


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54 Secrets Your Restaurant Server Isn’t Telling You

What would servers from across the country tell you if they could get away with it? Well, for starters, when...


We Tried 9 Brands and Found the Best Root Beer

Looking for the best root beer for that float? Staffers from our sister site 'Taste of Home' picked their faves.


10 Clever Ways to Use Leftover Egg Yolks

Got yolks left over from an egg-white omelet? Here are some delicious ways to avoid wasting them.