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How Long Does Chicken Last in the Fridge?

Don't let food safety fly the coop. Here's how long raw and cooked chicken lasts in the fridge—and how to...


The Best Mayonnaise Brands According to a Taste Test

Before you make your next sandwich or potato salad, find out what's really the best mayonnaise out there. Our sister...


What Happens When You Eat Avocado Every Day

Are avocados good for you? Let's just say you never need to shy away from enjoying this trendy and delicious...


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What’s Really in Canned Pumpkin, Anyway?

Canned pumpkin is coming under fire for its "100% pure pumpkin" claims. Find out what's really in the pumpkin puree...


12 Best Things to Make in an Air Fryer

Air fryers are a must for everyday cooking—especially if you know the foods guaranteed to turn out perfectly every time


Your Favorite Fall Cookie, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Are you more pumpkin chocolate chip or cranberry pecan?


20 Non-Perishable Foods with a Long Shelf Life

Stocking your pantry with non-perishable food gives you options and saves you money. Here are the items that will last...


The Brilliant Frozen Pizza Trick You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

You can have the perfect slice of frozen pizza every time with this simple trick.

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12 Disney Food Secrets You Didn’t Know Until Now

Knowing this insider information can make your Disney trip a lot easier—and more delicious.


30 Fresh Pumpkin Recipes You’ve Never Tried Before

Get creative in the kitchen with rice stuffed pumpkins, a pumpkin and cauliflower garlic mash, and more fresh pumpkin recipes.



11 Little-Known Ice Cream Brands You Need to Try

Get ready to find your new favorite flavor.


18 Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Complete Waste of Money

Does your Sushi Bazooka, Bacon Master, or Robot Nutcracker bring you joy? Unlikely! Stave off kitchen gadget temptation, and clutter,...


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Why You Should Never Leave Food in the Car

If you're still tempted to bring food with you and leave it in the car, time your journey.


Your Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Coffee

We cover all the different types of coffee from lattes to red eyes. All of your burning coffee questions are...


12 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Brewing Coffee

A co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Coffee & Tea shares her secrets to brewing coffee that'll make the...


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11 Leftovers That Can Make You Sick

Last night's dinner can be a lifeline when you need a hot and ready lunch, but you may want to...


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Here’s Why Chefs Never Order These 7 Foods in Restaurants

Mystery meat isn't only at school cafeterias—it may also be lurking beneath that fancy sauce at five-star restaurants. Nobody knows...


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20 Foods You Shouldn’t Be Putting in the Fridge

It may be second nature to stash just about anything in the fridge, but this produce actually stays fresher at...


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13 Things Servers Won’t Eat at Their Own Restaurants

From reused garnishes to ice cubes with a dirty secret, these servers have seen some things!


The Perfect Casserole for You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

What's for dinner—creamy macaroni and cheese or chicken potpie? Here's the casserole you should whip up for dinner according to...


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12 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Halloween Candy

How much Americans really spend on Halloween, the history of “fun size” candy, and more sweet facts about your favorite...


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16 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Love

Skip the same old candy that everyone else is handing out this Halloween and give trick-or-treaters an awesomely fun and...


6 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last Longer

Goodbye, brown bananas! We scoured old cookbooks and interviewed experts to find out just how to keep bananas fresh.


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13 Times Employees Exposed Restaurants’ Dirty Secrets

These stories may make you rethink dining out at many of your favorite fast-food restaurants.


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10 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Order from Hotel Room Service

Because not every food can survive under a vented lid.


How to Salt Pasta Water the Right Way

It's as easy as the instructions on the back of the box, right? Sure, but using this easy pasta cooking...