The Aluminum Foil Trick For Sparkling Silverware Every Time
From keeping kitchen scissors sharp to scrubbing pots and pans, aluminum foil has plenty of uses in the kitchen. It can also keep silverware sparkling.
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Stories By Lili Kim
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Should You Bring Your Children To An Adults-Only Dinner? Here's What Reddit Thinks
When a group of friends decides to have an adults-only dinner at a nice restaurant, here's what to consider before allowing someone to break the no-kids rule.
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Martha Stewart's Go-To Method For Storing Pots And Pans
It's easy to end up with a leaning tower of pots and pans crammed into a cabinet. But you can have practicality and beauty with Martha Stewart's storage method.
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Yes, You Can Reuse Tea Bags — But There's A Catch
Here's how to get the best flavor from reused tea bags while keeping your next cuppa safe and why you shouldn't throw those bags away after they're fully spent.
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Maximize Small Pantry Space With This Paper Towel Storage Hack
Struggling with an overstuffed pantry? This clever trick makes use of forgotten space and keeps bulky rolls out of the way, leaving shelves neat and open.
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Alex Guarnaschelli's Go-To Kitchen Cabinet Design For Maximum Organization
Alex Guarnaschelli has worked in enough high-volume kitchens to know what works and what doesn't, so when she says this gives maximum organization, we listen.
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Is Trader Joe A Real Guy? The Story Behind The Chain Store's Name
If you've ever wandered the food aisles at Trader Joe's, you may have wondered: was there ever really a Trader Joe? The answer is as unique as the store itself.
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Julia Child's 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Topping Is A Grown-Up Treat
If you want to serve an ice cream sundae the way the famous Julia Child served her guests, then all you need are three ingredients (plus ice cream).
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The Genius Way To Organize Your Kitchen Pantry Like Ina Garten
If you want to live your life like our queen Ina Garten, then you need to start by organizing your kitchen pantry the way she does (and it's genius).
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How To Order Five Guys' Secret Menu Double Grilled Cheeseburger
Think of Five Guys' secret menu double grilled cheeseburger as the indulgent cousin of the chain's Patty Melt, with double the bread and cheese.
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Repurpose Old Coffee Mugs With This Adorable Gardening Hack
Whether your favorite coffee or tea mug has gotten chipped or you simply have too many mugs, you can repurpose it with a little gardening hack.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Breakfast Dish Is A 4-Ingredient Sicilian Treat
When the weather is hot, it's time to turn to Giada De Laurentiis' favorite Sicilian breakfast. It's a cool, sweet, and oh-so refreshing way to start your day.
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Keep Brisket Moist In The Fridge With This Storage Tip
With the right storage techniques, leftover brisket can taste just as good on day three as it did fresh off the smoker, as long as you lock in the juices.
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How Long Do Kitchen Sponges Actually Last? (And When To Throw Yours Out)
There's no doubt that kitchen sponges are absolutely essential for a clean kitchen. But chances are, the one by your sink has been there for too long.
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Ina Garten Upgrades Bacon With One Sweet Pantry Staple
If you want to dine on breakfast (or brunch) like the one and only Ina Garten, then you need to add this one sweet ingredient to your bacon as you cook it.
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TikTok's 4-Ingredient Trader Joe's Pasta Dish Is The Ultimate Comfort Food
This TikTok-inspired pasta dish from Trader Joe's is creamy, comforting, and perfect for a relaxing night in. Best of all, it's customizable.
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Order Your Next Costco Pizza This Way For A Crispier Crust
Did you know that you can customize some of the food court items at Costco? For instance, there's a way to order the pizza for a crispier crust.
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What Is A Burger Press And Do You Really Need One?
There are, perhaps, a million ways to make a burger, so do you really need a burger press? According to an expert, presses make for more even cooking.
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Grainy Mac And Cheese? Try Rachael Ray's Foolproof Tip
It's safe to say that Rachael Ray knows her way around the kitchen, so when she says this is the reason that your mac and cheese is grainy, we listen.
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This Costco Gadget Makes Watering Your Vegetable Garden Simple
Managing a watering schedule, especially when you have different produce that need different amounts, can be tricky, but this gadget makes it easy.
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Poor Man's Brisket Is A Deliciously Affordable Swap For The Real Thing
While nothing can exactly emulate brisket's one-of-a-kind texture, this affordable substitute comes close and can even be cooked and seasoned similarly.
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The Fast Food Chain With A Breakfast Item Reddit Calls 'Lazy'
To celebrate one of its upcoming anniversaries, one incredibly popular fast food chain has launched a new breakfast item that many are calling lazy.
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The Grilled Cheese Hack That Will Forever Change Your Hot Dog Game
Grilled cheese and hot dogs are two of the most comforting and customizable foods out there. So why not combine the best of both tasty worlds?
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The Frozen Vegetable That Packs More Protein Than Milk
There are plenty of protein-heavy vegetables out there, but there's one in particular that packs more punch that even dairy, and you probably already have it.
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The Secret To How Fast Food Chains Make Your Order So Quickly
Have you ever wondered how your fast-food burger and fries are ready so quickly — typically in the time it takes to roll from one window to the next?
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Michael Symon Says This Is The Best Fish For Steak Lovers To Try First
Michael Symon knows his way around a kitchen, and certainly a thing or two about steak, so when he says this fish is the best for steak lovers, we listen.
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The Country That Produces The Most Instant Ramen Isn't Japan
Though ramen, both in its instant and fresh forms, is often associated with Japanese cuisine, Japan isn't actually the top producer of instant noodles.
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