Columbus, OH

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Georgia State

Each summer sees the sweet arrival of stone fruit season, where local farmers markets and grocery stores source fresh peaches from around the United States. You can often get peaches year-round, but there's nothing like the juicy sweetness of a fresh peach that didn't have to travel far to get to your plate. If you've ever heard of Georgia peaches, it's easy to assume that Georgia is the peach capital of the United States. And while this state has certainly made a name for itself in the peach industry, it doesn't hold the top spot.

Georgia Doesn't Actually Produce The Most Peaches In The US

American fast food chain In-n-Out Burger has held a soft spot in the hearts of casual diners and professional chefs alike since the first location opened in 1948. Over the years, In-n-Out Burger has maintained its reputation for consistently better-than-average fast food fare. From the toasted hamburger buns and the fresh iceberg lettuce, to the melty American cheese and high-quality beef patties, their core menu always delivers the goods.

The In-N-Out Secret Menu Hack You Should Use On All Your Burgers

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Learning the ABCs, and it doesn't have to mean 'Anything But Chardonnay.'

9 Chardonnays to Convert the Haters

Peaches are juicy and messy, sticky and sweet. That’s why we enjoy them so much, and that’s why summertime peach lovers insist on eating their bounty over the kitchen sink, or at the very least with a napkin. And while peaches are spectacular as-is, it’s an injustice to enjoy peach season without a peach cobbler, salad, or ice cream. Additionally, should your peaches sit on the counter a little too long, utilizing overripe peaches in a recipe is the best way to prevent peach waste.

PSA: You've Probably Been Cutting Peaches the Wrong Way Your Entire Life

Food & Wine

What to look, listen, and feel for before you choose your next melon.

How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon, According to a Farmer

Pouring your morning coffee leftovers into your favorite houseplant or sprinkling used coffee grounds around the soil of your vegetables is a nugget of homespun growing advice that gardeners have been passing down for generations. But does it really work to boost the health of your plants? Some say that...

What Adding Coffee Does to Your Plants, According to Experts

If you've ever encountered fennel unexpectedly, you may have been surprised by its unique flavor. Visually masquerading as an onion, dill, celery, or anise, fennel may look like a lot of other things, but it is a plant wholly unto itself. As an ingredient, it pops up in all sorts...

The Ultimate Guide To Fennel, From Fronds To Seeds

If you've ever wanted to sip on a minty mojito or energizing espresso martini without having to make one yourself, canned cocktails may be a worthwhile buy. As one of the latest trendy additions to appear in the supermarket's alcohol aisle, convenient ready-made refreshments are a saving grace for last-minute gatherings and late nights. Throwing a party and want to serve fancy drinks without taking on the role of a full-time bartender? Canned alcoholic beverages are easy to elevate and come in enough flavors to fill a drink menu, so you won't have a hard time finding a pre-mixed version of your preferred bar order. But besides choosing the best options and classing them up, there's another step you should always take when serving ready-to-drink cocktails.

The Biggest Mistake Everyone Makes When Serving Canned Cocktails

There is no plant in the landscape as stunning as hydrangeas. There, I said it, and I stand by it. They're a truly show-stopping (yet surprisingly low-maintenance) option for so many different environments, from coastal to mountainous. And thanks to my love of hydrangeas, the following news was some of...

A New Hydrangea Is Coming in 2025—and It Has More Flowers Than You've Ever Seen

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When it comes to fragrance, we like what we like. Right? Those of us who veer towards the smoky, leathery and woody will pick things like Byredo's De Los Santos or Maya Nije's Tobak in a heartbeat. Or, for those loyal to warm, solar scents, Diptyque's Ilio, Victoria Beckham Beauty's Portofino 97 or the infallible Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder will win top spot.

It's True: This Underrated Scent Is the Secret to Smelling Expensive This Summer

Napoleon Bonaparte is famous for many things: his (actually average) height, his revolutionary politics, and his giant hat. But he's also the reason our pantries are stocked with canned foods. In 1795, he promised a hefty prize to anyone who could come up with a way to keep the army's food from spoiling. The winner had submitted a design for a glass canning method, but not long after, inventor Peter Durand developed a thick can made of wrought iron and tin for preserving food. The can opener hadn't been created yet so the suggested means of opening such cans was with a hammer and chisel.

The Best Ways To Open A Can Without A Can Opener

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Jacksonville, FL

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People are so jealous and he can't help them.

Florida Gardener's Lemon Tree Grows Like a Weed and People Are Baffled by the Reasoning

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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

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

Oakleaf hydrangeas boast white pyramidal bloom clusters with color-changing capabilities. They emerge creamy white and age to dusky pink and green as summer progresses. By late fall, petals become light tan and papery, persisting on the stem into winter or yielding dark brown seeds for added interest. Hydrangea quercifolia is...

15 Varieties of Oakleaf Hydrangea

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Pruning in summer can be just as fruitful as pruning in the spring and winter. Here a garden expert recommends 5 plants to prune in August and how to do it.

5 plants to prune in August — expert tips for future growth

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 something to snag a quick handful of when you need a snack. But whether they come straight from the farmers market or...

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

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Although not a traditional time for planting, these are the fruits that can still be sown this month

5 Fruits You Can Actually Plant in July in Your Yard — Ideas to Grow Now for New Season Crops

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In 1997, ecologists Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs approached an orange juice company in Costa Rica with an off-the-wall idea. In exchange for donating a portion of unspoiled, forested land to the Área de Conservación Guanacaste — a nature preserve in the country's northwest — the park would allow the company to dump its discarded orange peels and pulp, free of charge, in a heavily grazed, largely deforested area nearby. One year later, one thousand trucks poured into the national park, offloading over 12,000 metric tons of sticky, mealy, orange compost onto the worn-out plot.

A juice company dumped orange peels in a national park. Here's what it looks like now.

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These Are The Sweetest And Driest Red Wines You Can Drink

Enter a wine shop or explore the selection at a large grocery store and the red vino varieties can feel endless. With thousands of grape types...

These Are The Sweetest And Driest Red Wines You Can Drink

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