The Rainy State That Grows The Most Cherries
If you love cherry pie, cherry turnovers, and cherry juice, there's one state in the U.S. that you have to thank for the abundance of the fruit.
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Stories By Lili Kim
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Make Beets More Flavorful With One Easy Method
Whether you love or hate beets, there is a good way to enhance or elevate them to your liking - marinate them. Here's what ingredients to use and how to do it. -
Simplify Peach Cobbler With 3 Ingredients
For those times you want a dessert without doing a heavy lift, you can make a delicious peach cobbler with just three ingredients. Here's what you'll need. -
If You Can Roast Potatoes, You Can Make Cottage Fries
With all the different ways to prepare potatoes, consider making cottage fries. They're delicious, easy to make, and suitable with your favorite spices. -
The Unexpected Pantry Staple That Makes Burgers Unbelievably Juicy
There are plenty of ways to keep your burger moist and delicious. One unexpected method? Using an ingredient you probably already have in your pantry. -
For The Crispiest Grilled Cheese, You'll Need A Certain Breakfast Appliance
You can never go wrong with grilled cheese, but you can make it even better and texture-filled using a go-to kitchen appliance: your waffle maker. -
Effortlessly Marinate Steak With One Condiment From Your Fridge Door
When you feel like steak, but a homemade marinade is just too much effort, this popular salad dressing has all the right elements to save the day. -
How To Spice Up Your Ice Cubes For Better Cocktails
Elevate your cocktails by transforming plain, flavorless ice cubes into vibrant bursts of spice and flavor, adding both heat and complexity to every sip. -
The Caffeinated Ingredient You Should Start Adding To Smoothies
If coffee and energy drinks aren't to your taste, put a spring in your step by whipping up a smoothie using a refreshing, all-natural caffeinated ingredient. -
Enhance The Umami Flavor In Your Stir Fry With One Seafood Addition
Stir-fries are a fantastic quick meal, but if you want to make sure yours is packed with umami goodness, all you need to do is add this one ingredient. -
The Pickled Vegetable That'll Really Amp Up Your Next Tuna Salad
To really amp up a standard, run of the mill tuna salad, you don't need anything fancy -- just this one pickled vegetable that you can whip up in minutes. -
The Country That Produces The Most Vanilla In The World
Despite its ubiquity, vanilla is a rare spice that needs careful cultivation to thrive, and one country goes above and beyond to product the most in the world. -
The One-Ingredient Topping For Easy Pot Pies With Extra Texture
Want a hot and tasty pot pie, but not up to making your own pastry crust from scratch? This popular baked good makes for an easy and delicious stand-in. -
Gordon Ramsay's Secret To Better Potatoes Lies In The Water
Cooking potatoes can be a surprisingly complicated task. If you're boiling them, then you might want to see what Gordon Ramsay has to say on the topic. -
The Sugar Substitute That Elevates Banana Bread
Sometimes, you might find yourself craving banana bread, but not craving all of that sugar. In a case like that, look no further than this easy substitution. -
How Your Kitchen Scale Can Help You Craft Perfect Drinks
You don't need to be a bartender to mix perfectly consistent and balanced drinks for your guests every time, as a scale will already get you halfway there. -
How Long Are Eggs Safe For After They're Left Out At Room Temperature?
Once food enters the fridge, it's never a good idea to leave it out. When it comes to eggs, you have a short window where they are safe to eat. -
How To Make Savory S'mores With Just 3 Ingredients
S'mores are the classic campfire treat, but what if your sweet tooth isn't up for it? Just use this trick to turn your sweet treat into a savory snack. -
Maple Syrup Is The Sweet Ingredient Your Bacon Has Been Missing
Bacon is great on its own, but one way to really elevate it is adding maple syrup to the mix. Either brush on before or after cooking for that sweet flavor. -
The Country That Produces The Most Olive Oil In The World Isn't Italy
Olive oil is almost always associated with Italy, but when it comes to the greatest producer of olive oil, you'd had to look somewhere completely different. -
Refrigerating Bananas Is A Major No-No. Here's Why
Bananas may be notorious for their finicky ripening process, but there are good reasons why you might not want to use the fridge to preserve them. -
What Is A French Martini And How Does It Differ From A Classic One?
The martini is an as elegant as it is simple, which has prompted plenty of variant. The French martini certainly looks unlike its predecessor, though. -
One Of The Oldest Steakhouses In The Midwest Is A Chicago Icon
If you're in Chicago, you may want to pay a visit to Gene & Georgetti's, a popular restaurant that is also notable for being one of the oldest in the Midwest. -
Why Does Costco Actually Check Your Receipt When Leaving?
Getting your receipt checked is as much a part of any Costco trip as buying a hot dog from the food court is. But have you ever wondered why Costco does it? -
Turn Your Pumpkin Beer Into A Simple Cocktail With A Shot Of Flavored Vodka
Pour your favorite brand of pumpkin beer into a glass and mix it with a shot of flavored vodka to create an easy and delicious autumnal cocktail. -
How To Ensure Your Burgers Don't Fall Apart On The Grill
No one expects, but disaster can strike at any moment on a grill -- your burgers may crumble during a flip. Prevent chaos with one easy step. -
Forget Root Beer And Give Your Floats An Easy Fall Upgrade
No matter what time of year, a root beer float just hits the spot, but in autumn, you can embrace the fall vibes by swapping root beer for apple cider.
