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5 Smart Microwave Tricks to Transform Your Cooking Skills

It might not seem like much, but the microwave can be a really powerful instrument if you know how to use it. Here are five smart microwave tricks that will transform your experience in the...

The Simplest Way to Know What’s Inside a Box of Chocolates—So You Don’t Have...

“Life  like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get,” doesn't have to hold true when you're enjoying your Valentine's Day chocolates. Come next month, many of us will be gifted with a...

Did You Know You Can Freeze Leftover Cookies?

Have you ever made too many cookies and not known what to do with the leftovers? Instead of forcing yourself to eat all the cookies in one go, you can actually freeze premade cookies. Not...

Food Products You Should Never Compost

Composting has become a common thing to do for many people, taking organic food waste and turning it into nutrient-rich soil for use in the garden. While most food scraps from our kitchens can be used...

Delicious Substitutions for Breadcrumbs Next Time You Run Out

Have you ever been in the situation where you were ready to start cooking dinner and you realized you were out of breadcrumbs? Breadcrumbs are a pantry staple and they're used for binding meatballs and...

Hosting Tips: 5 Party Food Appetizers

It's not always easy to know what to serve at a party. With so many people to cater to, you can feel lost in a buzz of confusion and you can worry that some...

Surprising Uses for Cinnamon in the Kitchen

When you think of cinnamon, what sort of recipe comes to mind? If you are like most, cinnamon is probably first and foremost an ingredient in warm-tasting desserts that you are likely to enjoy during...

Best Ways to Store Watermelon in Your Fridge

No summer is complete without watermelon. This hydrating fruit is best eaten fresh, but what if you can’t consume an entire watermelon in a single day? Storing smaller pieces in your fridge is still an...

Never Do These Things When Making Coffee in a Moka Pot

The moka pot, a favorite for making coffee in places like Latin America and Southern Europe, has gained traction as a trendy coffee device all over the world in recent years. Consisting of a simple...

Every Kitchen Should Have a Salad Spinner

Salad spinners aren’t one of the kitchen tools you’ll find in every household, but there’s a reason why so many people swear by them. If you still haven’t treated yourself to one, here’s a couple of reasons why...

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