If you're laboring over a package of fresh chicken, wondering if you should wash it or not, the science is pretty clear. While raw chicken can cause food-borne illness, particularly cold E coli if consumed without cooking thoroughly, washing chicken before cooking won't make it any safer. The USDA suggests that the opposite is true and that washing your chicken could increase the risk of foodborne illness via cross-contamination.

Should You Rinse Chicken Before Cooking It?

How in the world is a person supposed to choose a brand of peanut butter? With dozens of options on grocery shelves, choosing a single jar seems utterly impossible. Do you go for the nostalgia factor and grab the peanut butter that Mom used in your PB&J’s as a kid?

I Asked 3 Food Experts To Name the Best Peanut Butter—They All Said the Same Brand

Food & Wine

PSA: Dolly Parton's Lodge Cast Iron Skillets Are Finally on Sale

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

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Professional chef Frank Proto has shared his top tips for cooking bacon in a video for YouTube channel Epicurious, and his 'unconventional' method has left foodies divided

How to cook ‘crispy and delicious’ bacon with four-minute method - no need to fry

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Hard-boiled eggs are one of those foods everyone does a little bit differently. It's a process rife with quick and easy hacks and tips that promise the best hard-boiled eggs ever, ones with perfectly tender whites and non-chalky yolks that peel easily and don't have the dreaded green ring. The suggestions are endless: Drop eggs in already boiling water, plunge them into an ice bath afterward, and be sure to add a bit of white vinegar to the water while cooking to easily detach the shell in one piece. But the case for steaming your hard-boiled eggs every single time may outweigh all the advice you've heard before.

The Case For Steaming Your Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Single Time

Taste of Country

The vibrant '80s were a technicolor dream, defined by an era of excess and neon-lit nights. However, some argue that this extravagant image was largely a Hollywood portrayal, and in reality, many of us were financially stretched, surrounded more by faux wood wall paneling than by bright greens and yellows. But let's keep that between us—Barbie might not appreciate the truth.

Can You Identify These Objects From the 1980s?

Bacon? More like bakin'. We've discovered the best way to make the king of breakfast meats and it's not on the stovetop in a skillet. It's not even in the air fryer -- sorry, too small -- although the air fryer is good if you only need a few strips of pork perfection.

The Best Way to Make Bacon Is Not in a Frying Pan

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“Eggs just slide right out“ of these nonstick pans.

This Bestselling Frying Pan Set 'Exceeded Expectations By Miles' — And It's 33% Off

Homes & Gardens

Does an induction cooktop work with cast iron pans? Experts share their verdict

‘Teflon Flu’ is on the rise and your non-stick pan could be to blame…

Your non-stick pan could be making you sick – here’s 5 signs it needs replacing

First responders in America are top-tier heroes who risk their lives every single day to make sure we stay safe and protected from harm. But like with every professional, sometimes a few bad apples get in the bunch — like the Virginia firefighter who is now on administrative leave following a crash involving a fire engine he was driving and a parked car.

Firefighter Crashes Fire Engine, Admits to Having 18 Beers Before Shift

From sourcing to serving scallops, we have you covered.

How to Grill Scallops Like a Pro

These chewy honey oatmeal cookies don’t require any baking or cooking. They are just 3 ingredients and easy to make. The cookies can be enjoyed for breakfast, snack or dessert. I try to make as many no bake recipes as possible this time of year. These no bake oatmeal...

3 Ingredient No Bake Honey Oatmeal Cookies (No Flour, Eggs, Refined Sugar or Butter)

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Mom's Easy Hack for Reviving Burnt Bottoms of Pots and Pans Is a Lifesaver

Some of your favorite country stars live in incredibly extravagant homes that you have to see to believe, as the pictures below demonstrate. Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and more country singers have lived large in some truly spectacular houses over the years.

See Inside Country Stars’ Most Lavish Mansions — No. 3 Is Simply Incredible! [Pictures]

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Every father has little mechanisms, arrangements, and comfort doohickeys, whose adjustment is reserved for him. These can include thermostats, the angle of a leather recliner, and the number of Bud Light cans in the fridge at any given time. All would be unwise to mess with, but not quite as...

‘Never ever mess with Simon’s spice rack’: Dad throws father of all fits when he returns from vacation to get a shock in his kitchen

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Why Frying Pans Are Suddenly Making More People Extremely Sick

Cookware you use in your own home could be making you sick according to researchers who are reporting an uptick in a specific illness that is...

Why Frying Pans Are Suddenly Making More People Extremely Sick

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