Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Although I’m never not in the mood to jump right into fall as soon as August hits, I’m trying to learn to appreciate the late summer and not rush through it. And these plates from Dollar Tree are helping me do just that. Spotted by a Dollar Tree Instagrammer, these gorgeous dishes would look so beautiful on a late summer dinner table and are totally leaning into the coastal, beachy aesthetic.

Dollar Tree’s “Sooo Gorg” $1.25 Plates Are Perfect for Late Summer Dinner Parties

Practically every morning I have to reheat my coffee, and yes, it's completely safe to do, but it's not great for the quality of the drink. Because every time I abandon my favorite mug, and let my coffee go cold, and then zap it back up temp in the microwave, I'm impacting the flavor. And as someone who drinks their coffee with few frills —either black or with just a touch of cream—I can certainly taste the effects that reheating has on my morning caffeine fix.

Is It Ever OK To Reheat Coffee? We Asked A Coffee Expert

Blavity

Nothing says summertime like a good cookout. Food on the grill, loud music, line dances, card games and more set the tone for the season. The connection between Black people and cookouts is deeper than the spread of delicious food. According to Food 52, European explorers witnessed the Táino tribe, indigenous to the Caribbean, cooking their food on “long wooden frames.”… Continue reading ‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout

‘Who Made The Potato Salad?’: 10 Things You Will Find At Every Black Family Cookout

The Kitchn

Summer is all about socializing more while doing less: less prep, less cleanup, less fuss. The way to channel vacation vibes all season long, from a weeknight dinner to a Saturday night BBQ, is by relying on crowd-pleasing dishes that come together easily. Another way to spend more time at...

10 Easy Recipes for a Laid-Back Summer Dinner Party

Parade

This simple technique makes all the difference.

The Takeout Salad Trick We Wish We Knew About Sooner

If there’s one thing I’ll never do, it’s turn down a new Lay’s potato chip flavor. Sure, the brand has been known to have some interesting flavors—like the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity pancake-flavored chips in partnership with IHOP—but after trying so many delicious varieties from Frito-Lay, I’ll always trust them.

Lay’s Is Bringing Back One of Its 'Top 5 Favorite Chips of All Time'

Next to the big canned tuna brands, the wider, more pungent world of tinned fish can pose a bit more of a challenge. Simply put, many people don't want their fish to taste like fish, which is why tips like how to fix fishy salmon are so popular. These products are often criticized for being overly fishy, and this is especially true in the case of tinned sardines. But this distaste isn't shared by much of the world, quite the opposite in fact. Notably, in Spain and Portugal, canned foods known as conservas are a popular feature at tapas bars, and canned fish, particularly sardines, are a highlight.

The Best Canned Sardines To Eat If You're Afraid You'll Hate Them

Canned tuna might be one of the most versatile pantry staples you can keep in your pantry. You can make tasty sandwiches and tuna melts for lunches and you can pack it into patties or toss it with garlic, butter, and pasta for a filling weeknight dinner. The canned fish...

I Asked 3 Food Editors To Name the Best Canned Tuna, They All Said the Same Brand

When I was a mom of one, I tried to make a lot of my food from scratch. As a mom of two, that thought seems laughable now. During that time, I worked myself to the bone on a French onion soup recipe for a client that, for the life of me, I could not get to taste the way I wanted.

The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I Always Keep Stocked

Georgia State

It only took more than a decade of begging, but Chick-fil-A is finally bringing back the seasonal milkshake y’all have been bananas about for more than 12 years. The chain’s fan-favorite Banana Pudding Milkshake will make its triumphant (albeit limited) return to Chick-fil-A menus nationwide alongside the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich on August 26.

The Chick-fil-A Milkshake Y’all Have Been Asking About For More Than A Decade Is Coming Back

Fans can't wait to try the internationally-inspired chip flavors.

Lay's Bringing Trio of Flavors From Around the World to the US

Summer brings so much great produce into our kitchens, but the bounty can be overwhelming, especially when you aren’t sure how to store it. Zucchini tends to be a seasonal point of frustration—it always manages to pile up, whether thanks to our local CSA or absent-minded farmers’ market shopping. For long term storage, you can always freeze zucchini, but if you just need a little extra time to work your way through it all, you absolutely should store it in the fridge and we’ll explain why.

Should You Refrigerate Zucchini?

Pre-shredded cheese is a major boon when you don't feel like whipping out a hunk of cheese — just pour it straight from the bag and go. However, this convenient ingredient is notorious for one trait that might make a huge difference to your dish: It doesn't melt, at least not to the uniform ooey-gooey consistency of standard block melting cheeses. This may not be such a deal-breaker if you're topping a baked potato or mixing some into a green salad, but using pre-shredded cheese is one of the most common mistakes when making cheese sauce, fondue, pizza, or other dishes that require meltiness. Instead of yielding photogenic cheese pulls, the dairy product ends up still separated and only partially melted — an unappetizing sight with a lumpy mouthfeel.

Why Your Pre-Shredded Cheese Won't Melt

Food & Wine

Joanna Gaines’ Fall Collection Is Filled With So Many Good Kitchen Finds, Including New Stanley Colors

Tom's Guide

Sleek, versatile and high-tech, the KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder is a brilliant option under $180.

I just tried the KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder — and it’s astonishingly good

Woman's World

You only need a saucepan to make delicious vanilla, caramel, chocolate and cinnamon coffee syrups

Your Morning Brew Just Got Better With These Homemade Coffee Syrups: Four Tasty Flavors in 10 Minutes

Glad I'm not the only one sneaking to the fridge for this one. I’m a firm believer that no day is complete without a little snack—but whether that’s a peanut butter sandwich, a bowl of chips, or some ice cream is up to you. The beauty of a snack is that it can be anything.

Martha Stewart Just Turned 83—You'll Never Guess Her Go-To Snack

Does the thrill of opening a Happy Meal to discover which toy is inside still speak to you? Or maybe you have memories of a special family trip to McDonald's to collect a commemorative cup? Well starting next week, you can indulge your inner child with McDonald's new Collector's Meal, featuring nostalgic cups that reach into decades past.

McDonald's New Collector's Meal Serves Up Serious Nostalgia

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There’s no better way to complete a meal or a celebration than with cake. No matter the reason, a birthday or a wedding, or the season, cake is the one confectionary constant that bakes our day. Cakes are made of flour, sugar, and imagination. Some of these confections are...

Haven’t Tried These Cakes? You’re in Luck: We Just Found the Best of the Best

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You Never Want To Make These Summer Hosting Mistakes

From obvious mishaps to the easily forgotten checklist items. Whether you’re hosting dinner parties with neighbors, entertaining out of town family, or just having friends over...

You Never Want To Make These Summer Hosting Mistakes

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