Meal prepping is a process that can save you valuable money and time when you're low on both. You can whip up a big batch of the same foods on one prep day, and then enjoy it the rest of the week. Rice can be a major part of many folks' prepared meals. But as it turns out, that might actually be a bad idea. If you're eating old rice, you may be at risk for food poisoning.

Toss Out That Leftover Rice Before It Makes You Sick. Here's Why

My air fryer is a handy appliance for toasting a quick slice of bread, making a speedy filet of salmon or even cooking a whole chicken. It's a versatile countertop oven that cooks and reheats leftovers better than my microwave. But there some air fryer recipes that just don't work.

7 Foods You Should Never Cook in Your Air Fryer

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Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. Afterall, there is nothing as refreshing as an ice-cold treat straight from the freezer. […]

These 13 Ice Cream Brands Have Been Recalled — Check Your Freezer!

Eating ice cream is one of the summer season’s greatest pastimes. (Although, truth be told, many of us here at Southern Living happily enjoy ice cream throughout the year.) From ice cream sandwiches to root beer floats to a simple bowl of chocolate, ice cream makes for a fantastic dessert no matter how you scoop it. But what happens when you open up the container of cookie dough ice cream only to discover an unmistakable layer of freezer burn covering the creamy goodness? Can you eat freezer burned ice cream? Or should you toss the pint and go to bed without the satisfying dessert? We've got an answer to this ice cream conundrum.

Can You Eat Freezer Burned Ice Cream?

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There’s nothing more refreshing than reaching for a cool scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of sorbet on a hot summer’s day. If frozen treats are your hot weather go-to, though, you should take a peek in the freezer before your next pick-me-up, as an ice cream manufacturer for popular brands such as Hershey’s, Jeni’s and more is recalling products sold across the country due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

13 Popular Ice Cream Brands Recall Products Nationwide Due to Potential Contamination

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Less than a week into summer, the Food and Drug Administration has announced a national recall of certain ice cream products. Totally Cool, an Owings Mills, Maryland-based manufacturer of ice cream products, on Monday recalled all its ice cream products due to potential contamination of listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infections.

The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of over 13 ice cream brands

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Over 60 ice cream products across several brands have been recalled due to a potential listeria contamination, the FDA announced.

Over 60 ice cream products recalled for listeria risk: See list of affected items

"How do you open jars?" I texted a dear friend one night after a particularly grueling and soul-sapping tussle with a stubborn marinara lid that bruised both my hands and my ego, and made me wonder how I managed to independently feed myself. "A mallet," he told me. Specifically, this rubber mallet for under $12 at Amazon. (Maybe it'll even go on sale as part of Amazon Prime Day.)

Yes, This Kitchen Tool I Swear by Isn't for Cooking at All

U.S. food safety regulators issued a recall Friday of more than 2,000 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken that may be contaminated with listeria. The chicken was distributed by Al-Safa US LLC, located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said. Here...

The USDA has issued a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat frozen chicken

Rinsing meat is a great way to increase the risk of foodborne illness in your kitchen, even if that is something we have seen parents or relatives do when preparing dinner. But when it comes to cured meats, like bacon, is it necessary to rinse before cooking? The answer is a resounding no.

Should You Rinse Bacon Before Cooking?

Recent research shows that up to 75% of American adults are chronically dehydrated. The National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine notes you should consume 125 ounces, or 15.5 cups of water daily for men and 11.5 cups for women. However, nearly three-fourths of adults only drink two and a half cups daily.

Are You Dehydrated? Here Are Some Lesser Known Signs to Look Out For

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Federal food safety regulators said Tuesday that they have warned a top U.S. bakery to stop using labels that say its products contain potentially dangerous allergens when they don't. U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors found that Bimbo Bakeries USA — which includes brands such as Sara Lee, Oroweat, Thomas', Entenmann's and Ball Park buns and rolls — listed ingredients such as sesame or tree nuts on labels even when they weren't in the foods. Under FDA regulations, such products are “misbranded," FDA officials said in a warning letter sent to officials at the company’s Horsham, Pennsylvania, headquarters earlier this...

FDA warns maker of Sara Lee and Entenmann's not to claim foods contain allergens when they don't

Never quite sure what you should set your thermostat to? Don't leave it on whatever your partner or your family suggests. Stay smart and track the temperatures outside, and set your temperatures accordingly. You can keep cool in the summer heat without spending an arm and a leg – or battling for control of thermostat with your family.

Cut Your Energy Bills in Half Using This Thermostat Setting

Half the calories we consume in the UK are said to come from ultra-processed food (UPF). Unlike the dishes we make in our own kitchens, usually with fresh produce and storecupboard ingredients, these foods contain little or no whole foods. They are often industrially formulated, using synthetic sweeteners, colourings and other chemical preservatives and emulsifiers. They’re also more likely to contain high levels of saturated fat, salt and sugar, and to be low in fibre.

The 10 worst ultra-processed foods you can eat

We're headed into the third week of July, and that means the third round of Social Security payments will be soon sent to recipients. Below, we'll let you know when you can expect your check this month. Also, If you're still waiting on your check from June, check out why it may not have arrived and what you can do about it.

Social Security Payment July 2024: Here's When You'll Get Your Check

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Do you like fresh cow milk? If so, we know you’re aware of where the milk in your glass comes from. It is produced by – you guessed it – cows. But did you know that not all milk comes from cows? Yes, that’s right, milk and other dairy products can come from other animals, […]

13 Animals That Produce Milk

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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Consumers are urged to "destroy" these products.

Coffee Sold In Washington Recalled Due To Risk Of Possible 'Deadly Toxin'

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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7 Foods You Should Never Vacuum Seal, According to an Expert

We're all about getting down to zero waste, and vacuum sealing food is just about the best way to keep excess groceries from going bad. The...

7 Foods You Should Never Vacuum Seal, According to an Expert

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