Which came first, orange the color or orange the fruit? According to Mental Floss, the color orange wasn't used until the 1400s, while we have records of the fruit dating back at least 100 years before that. Oranges were first found in tropical Asia, and since then the citrusy fruit and subsequent juice have found their way around the world. Unfortunately, not all orange juices are created equally.

The 6 Best And 6 Worst Orange Juice Brands

Every person needs sleep to function, but getting good sleep isn't always easy. Between constantly staring at our phones and computers and the stressors we deal with at work and at home, reaching the doctor-recommended 7 hours of nightly sleep can feel like an impossible task. Even simply putting yourself to bed can be difficult; many adults need several hours in bed to decompress before drifting off into the land of nod.

The 12 Worst Foods To Eat Before Bed

A nice, crisp, refreshing beer may seem ideal on a hot summer day – or any day – and many people would agree that this brew is delicious. The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world is beer – believed to be the oldest too – and ranks third to water and tea as the most consumed beverage. It also takes the top spot in the United States, and even though Americans’ beer consumption has declined over the past 20 years as wine and cocktails have gained popularity, beer remains the top alcoholic drink in the U.S. where over 6.5 billion gallons was consumed in 2023.

America’s 40 Best-Tasting Beers, Ranked

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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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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

TikTok just might be the best thing that ever happened to the world of home cooking ... and also the worst. From promoting a dangerous tequila cocktail hack to ignoring the tuberculosis risk of drinking raw milk, the platform has turned people on to some really bad ideas, but then again, there's the marry me chicken trend, and that alone makes everything alright. In case you somehow missed it, marry me chicken is a dish that first went viral on social media in 2022, becoming the third-most Googled recipe of that year (per GoogleTrends). The hype hasn't died down since, with TikTok recipe videos for marry me chicken regularly accruing hundreds of thousands or even millions of views.

Marry Me Chicken Vs Engagement Chicken: What's The Difference?

Fresh blueberries add beautiful color and plenty of flavor to so many recipes. They're perfect in sweet treats, such as pancakes or muffins, and they shine in savory dishes, like when they're turned into a compote and served over pork chops. But these tiny fruits don't last long, so when you buy a pack of blueberries at the grocery store, you want to make sure you're getting the most flavorful batch as well as ones that won't go bad within a day of purchase.

Choose The Tastiest Pint Of Blueberries At The Store With A Few Simple Tips

Store-bought ham is a life-saver for many cooks and eaters alike. Not only do you get a huge amount of tasty pork at a budget-friendly price, but most of it also comes pre-cooked, making preparation a breeze (roasting pre-cooked pork is easier than cooking the fresh version from scratch). The only caveat is ending up with an overly salty ham. Thankfully, there's an easy fix: soaking it in water.

The Soaking Trick To Fix Salty Store-Bought Ham

The Italians have blessed us with their fair share of culinary delights — pizza, pasta, and tiramisu (not to be confused with opera cake) are just some of the many dishes that come to mind. But perhaps their most delicious creation to date is cannoli — the crisp, tube-shaped pastries pumped full of a sweet, cream-like filling. Dine at any Italian restaurant, and you'll probably find a version of this treat (the name for which literally means "little tubes" in Sicilian) on the menu; your local Italian bakery or pastry shop is sure to have its own mouthwatering selection to choose from.

What Is Cannoli Filling Actually?

There are certain foods most people know they have to store carefully. Obviously, people refrigerate dairy, most know a bag of chips will go stale if left open in the pantry, and most acknowledge that even heartier shelf-stable foods like spices will lose their luster in time. But many people tend to think of dry baking ingredients like flour as virtually invincible. In reality, flour is not one of those rare foods that truly don't go bad.

Why You Should Never Store Open Bags Of Flour In Your Kitchen Pantry

Of all Trader Joe's best products of 2024, one underrated yet highly useful item went unmentioned — a frozen water bottle. One might wonder how such a simple and common commodity could be worthy of a special shout-out. However, as essential as water is to the human body, this stuff isn't meant for drinking (at least not for a while). Instead, rather ingeniously, Trader Joe's frozen water bottles can be placed in the same bag as your perishable groceries to keep them nice and cold as you make your way home.

Trader Joe's 19-Cent Hack To Keep Groceries Cold On The Trip Home

It's not difficult to see the Italian influence on parts of Croatia, especially when you consider the Dalmatia region was under control of the Venetians during the Renaissance. Croatian gems like the ever-popular Split and Dubrovnik are solidly on the mainstream tourist radar, while the islands off the west coast also continue to grow in popularity. Take, for example, Brač Island, a scenic getaway that offers one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, quaint villages, a coastline along the Adriatic Sea, wine, seafood, and pasta. If you were blindfolded until arrival, you might not even realize you've left Italy.

This Underrated Croatian Island Is Like A Dreamy Seaside Italian Getaway At A Lower Price

Costco is one of the only stores where you can casually buy a couch and a year's worth of toilet paper, then sit down for a full-course meal before heading home. It's no secret that the supreme superstore sells nearly everything under the sun, but its most iconic item is found at the food court. Sold with a 20-ounce soda for only $1.50, Costco's hot dog has as much of a cult-like following as the company itself, inspiring T-shirts to viral food challenges. Its cultural significance isn't so surprising considering the inflation-proof price hasn't changed since 1984 and that Costco sells more hot dogs than Major League Baseball. But even diehard fans of the all-beef frank might not know that it hasn't always been the only hot dog sold at the store's food court.

Why Costco Gave Up On Its Other Food Court Hot Dog

Twinkies are a bona fide national treasure and have been making our mouths water since they first sprung onto the scene in all their cakey, cream-filled glory back in 1930. Even superheroes are fans (flick through an old "Batman" comic, and you might see one hidden amongst the pages). The idea for these iconic snack cakes was cooked up by James A. Dewar, the manager of Continental's Hostess Bakery in Chicago, and originally contained a banana-flavored center. This was changed to the vanilla filling we know today during World War II when, like many other foods, the fruit was in short supply.

Grilled Twinkies Are The Easy, Unique Dessert Your Cookout Needs

Some cuts of steak are so tender that they practically melt in your mouth, while others are tough enough that chewing them turns into a jaw workout. To even the playing field so every cut of beef gets a chance to shine, cooks have developed different methods of tenderizing meat. One of the quickest and easiest solutions by far is to use baking soda. Not only does it work in minutes, but as a common ingredient in most home kitchens, it's also readily available.

Is Baking Soda The One-Ingredient Solution To Tenderizing Steaks?

In my opinion, countries that are devoted to the world of canned sardines, mackerel, tuna, and trout are on to something big and beautiful. Like a portable picnic from the sea, canned fish is often nutritious and hearty, tiding over appetites in the most gourmet way. And once you begin trying different brands of fish, you'll be introduced to a whole kaleidoscope of exotic flavors. But fish fanatics be warned: There are still plenty of duds hiding amongst the cans.

7 Canned Fish Brands To Buy And 7 To Leave On The Shelf

When it comes to dairy, there are plenty of different varieties of milks and creams that have a place in the kitchen. While some dairy can be substituted for others with a few simple measures, it's not so easy for every type. Dairy products often have different fat percentages depending on how they're processed, so using one in place of the other can require added thickening agents or additional ingredients to keep the flavors and thicknesses similar. It's noticeable in the color and thickness of the dairy; fat-free milk is much thinner and more transparent than whole milk, which is thinner than cream, and so on.

Is Double Cream Different From Heavy Whipping Cream?

One of the great things about casseroles is how great they work as leftovers. You can easily store your casserole in the fridge and then put the dish into the oven when you're ready to reheat it and eat it again. The process is convenient and allows you to use fewer dishes. However, if you skip an important step in the reheating process, you could end up with a shattered glass dish and ruined dinner plans.

The Reheating Mistake That Can Shatter Your Casserole Dishes

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You won’t need to be a whiskey connoisseur to realize these bottles are totally worth the splurge.

12 Expensive Whiskeys Truly Worth Splurging On

From a perfect margarita to an effervescent spritz, there's a canned cocktail out there for everyone. While the wide variety of options can make for a fun scavenger hunt as imbibers fight to find the best flavors, those options can be just as overwhelming too, and one bad experience could ruin your taste for this category of drinks entirely. Still, with the thousands of canned cocktails out there, we're confident that you can find the right brand and flavor for you.

Don't Dismiss Canned Cocktails Over One Bad Experience

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The Cheapest Wines You Can Buy With The Highest Alcohol Content

For some of us, enjoying a glass of white or red with dinner is a pleasurable experience. But we may not always want to spend a...

The Cheapest Wines You Can Buy With The Highest Alcohol Content

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