Think before you pop that tomato in your mouth as soon as you get home from the grocery. It's true that veggies can be some of the healthiest foods you put on your plate. But that's only if you properly wash the vegetables you plan on eating. You never know which produce you bring home will be completely covered in pesticides. And the bad news is that some types are far more apt to be swimming in pesticides than others.

Don't Eat These Fruits and Vegetables Without Washing Them First

Using coffee grounds as fertilizer has become a popular trend among gardeners, touted for its ability to enrich soil and boost plant growth. However, while coffee grounds can offer some benefits, they also come with several potential drawbacks that are often overlooked. Before you sprinkle your leftover grounds around your plants, it’s essential to understand the full impact they can have on your garden.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Coffee Grounds as Fertilizer

There are many ways to prepare and cook white rice, yet one essential step remains consistent: washing it. Rinsing rice is an imperative step to get rid of dust, debris, and even small insects left from the rice hulling process. However, rather than simply discarding the water used to wash your rice, you should really be saving it to water your plants.

My Mom Calls Leftover Rice Water 'Liquid Gold'—You'll Never Guess Why

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There are a few reasons why your fig tree might not be providing its delicious fruit, but that doesn't mean it's time to give up

How to get a fig tree to fruit – 3 expert tips for an abundant harvest of sweet fruit

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Looking for a delicious way to use up all those fresh cucumbers that seem to overwhelm gardens and farmers’ markets this time of year? Your search ends with our most-saved cucumber recipe of all time: Cucumber-Tomato Salad. With a near-perfect average rating from more than 800 members of the...

Our Most-Saved Cucumber Recipe of All Time Is ‘Just Like Grandma Used to Make’

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s instructions. Place chicken tenders in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Add grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat until evenly combined. Thread a tender...

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Doctor Tests Strawberries To See If Spending More on Organics Is Worth the Price

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When you consider that a watermelon is 92% water, it’s no wonder the fruit is a bona fide staple during the hottest months of the year. But not every melon is as tasty as it is hydrating: All too often you bite into a slice only to discover that the inside is mealy, bland, and decidedly unappetizing.

How to Pick a Watermelon That’s Sweet, Juicy, and Not a Complete Waste of Your Time

While I consider myself a pretty avid home chef, my skills on the stove are much better than my skills on the chopping block. It’s not that I haven’t had my fair share of experiences dicing and slicing. I’m just a little more hesitant (read: slow and unsteady) around a big blade, which is why a food slicer has been at the top of my kitchen wish list for some time.

This $20 The Pioneer Woman Gadget Makes Meal Prep So Much Easier, Walmart Shoppers Say

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There are few things as annoying and dreadful as a fruit fly infestation. Whether you have them in your rental […]

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Overnight

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"I have yet to find any produce that does not last longer and stay fresher in one of these containers," wrote one reviewer.

Keep Your Summer Fruit Fresh For Longer With These 'Miracle' Produce Containers

As summer comes to a close, I know I personally am trying to consume as much of the summer fruits as I can. But I’m also somebody who likes to prep my fruit by cutting it up all at once for easy access. That’s where watermelon becomes tricky. Without proper storage or conditions, I’ve learned the hard way that watermelon can quickly go bad. Here are just a couple tips and tricks to ensure your watermelon doesn’t do the same.

Here's How to Make Cut Watermelon Last For Days

After much anticipation, the Olympic games are finally underway. Even if you’re not a sports enthusiast there’s no denying it’s the perfect opportunity to whip up Olympic-themed food and impress your friends and family with red, white, and blue desserts. But if you’d rather watch from the sidelines this time, you can take advantage of all the tasty Olympics-inspired products that have launched over the last few months. Red Robin released its Gold Medal Burger, Reese’s came out with medal-shaped candy, and even Coca-Cola gave us five new soda flavors named after specific Olympic events.

Krispy Kreme Has 3 New Doughnuts for a Limited Time

Sometimes, a grocery store run is so successful that you literally can’t wait until you reach your car before digging into your haul. Snacks might even taste better when you grab a couple of bites immediately after grocery shopping as a reward for all of your hard work. This...

This $4 Aldi Freezer Find Is the Sweet Treat of the Summer

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Sonic’s menu has been heating up this summer, just like the temperatures outside. Between its Flavorista Favorites menu with six new flavors of refreshing drinks and its Groovy Fries that make for the ultimate side, this drive-in fast food chain knows what it’s doing—and isn’t stopping anytime soon.

Sonic Has a New Burger Coming to Menus

In many circles, you’re either a ranch person or a blue cheese person. But some of us are Caesar people. Call it point C. With its garlicky, peppery composition, often enhanced with the explosively umami combination of aged cheese and anchovies, Caesar dressing can be a little polarizing. But if you love it, you likely turn your nose up at the less complex points A and B.

We Tested 8 Different Caesar Dressings, and 1 Came Out on Top

As loyal Aldi shoppers, you don’t have to tell us twice when there’s a new, delicious snack in town. We know better than to say, “Oh, I’ll try that next time.” Why? Because who knows if and when that next time may be. Even if...

This $2.99 Aldi Snack Is So Good It 'Sells Out the Day It Arrives'

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PSA: You’re Probably Washing Your Grapes Wrong—Here’s the Right Way

Grapes are a perfect fridge staple—a handy item to have on hand for a fruit salad, a lunch you’re packing for school or work, or just...

PSA: You’re Probably Washing Your Grapes Wrong—Here’s the Right Way

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