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Some things just aren’t cut out for the counter.

6 Foods You Should Never Store on the Counter

Griddles have had a resurgence in the past few years, thanks in large part to the brand Blackstone, and are becoming a go-to cooking option for many. While these flat-top cooking tools aren't new, the simplification of use, new features and lower costs have made the option to cook nearly any meal you'd want on a flat surface very appealing. No matter if you have the best grill around, there are things that aren't going to cook on a grate, like pancakes.

How to Clean Your Griddle

I love growing tomatoes. When it comes to tomatoes, I find that container gardening works best for me. And the results are the best! Fresh-picked tomatoes are one of the most delicious vegetables out there, but if you’re anything like me, you find that you just can’t eat all the tomatoes you grow before they start going bad.

How To Store Tomatoes To Make Them Last

Sweet, sticky watermelon is a summertime classic. I haven’t fully enjoyed watermelon season unless I’ve had its juices running down to my elbows while eating wedges. It’s a treat I enjoy as is, in salads, blended into cocktails, and beyond. I will gladly pick up a watermelon whenever I'm at the grocery store, all summer long.

The Only Way To Store Cut Watermelon, According to an Expert

Have you ever wondered what makes the food at a diner so delicious? A well-seasoned griddle is a big reason breakfast at those 24-hour restaurants always seems to hit the spot. Home cooks are increasingly using griddles because the large cooking surface allows you to cook multiple types of food...

How to Season a Griddle: A Step-by-Step Guide

You can score a small Frosty for just one buck at Wendy's for the rest of the summer—and there are no limits to how often you dip your French fries or scoop your spoon into this ice-cold deal. Anytime you find yourself declaring "It's hotter 'n blue blazes," you...

You Can Get A Wendy's Frosty For $1, But Only For A Limited Time

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle of a passionate conversation about a surprising topic: fruit flies. I was instantly intrigued. The discussion was all about something all too familiar to many people, especially me: the constant battle against fruit flies.

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

It only takes a couple of hours, give or take, for a deli-fresh rotisserie chicken to go from under-the-warming-lamp hot to icebox frigid. How long it takes for it to go from cold to spoiled is an entirely different question. Although stashing your leftover bird in the fridge does slow down the bacteria colony that's trying to set up shop in your chillbox, it doesn't completely prevent it from becoming tomorrow's science experiment. After your rotisserie chicken goes in the fridge, you have three or four days to eat it before time's up.

Here's How Long Rotisserie Chicken Lasts In The Fridge

For as long as I can remember, tomatoes have been my favorite food. As a kid, I used to baffle my parents by asking for tomatoes instead of candy at the grocery store, and some of my favorite childhood memories are of eating sun-warmed heirloom tomatoes while standing barefoot in my Dad’s garden.

The 3-Step Tomato Pasta I Make All Summer Long

As summer winds down, many gardeners assume it’s too late to plant anything new. However, August is a fantastic time to start a variety of vegetables that will be ready to harvest in the cooler days of fall. These quick-growing crops can provide you with fresh produce well into the autumn months. Here are ten vegetables perfect for planting in August for a quick fall harvest.

10 Vegetables to Plant in August for a Quick Fall Harvest

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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It's officially tomato season—read this before you stock up.

Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Body if You Eat Tomatoes Every Day

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Avocados are a summer staple and can be added to pretty much everything, but there is nothing worse than slicing into the delicious fruit to find it has gone brown and is no longer edible. Here's how to store avocados properly

Avocados will stay fresh for one month longer and won't go brown or hard with an easy storage hack

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Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Smoothies are perfect for breakfast or as a midday snack. Full of nutritious goodness and always refreshing. Combine fresh ingredients and blend your way to a drink that's yummy any time of day.

Delicious Smoothies To Start the Day

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When it comes to dining out, the search for that perfect restaurant experience can be daunting. However, the food experts at LoveFood.com have taken some of the guesswork out by compiling a list of the most famous restaurants in every state.

The Most Famous North Carolina Restaurant Is Not Where You Think

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Introduced in the 1970s, cellulose became popular when more consumers expressed interest in incorporating a more fiber-heavy lifestyle.

Here’s Why You May Want To Rethink Purchasing A Pack Of Shredded Cheese During Your Next Grocery Store Run

Summer produce is something I look forward to all year long. As soon as the warm weather strikes, I’m busting out the recipes that use fresh zucchini, tomatoes, strawberries, and cucumbers. However, as much as I love my grandma’s zucchini pie or a BLT, I will choose corn on the cob over other summer produce any day of the week.

My Dad’s a Corn Farmer, Here’s His Secret to the Best Corn You’ve Ever Tasted

Who knew cauliflower could stay fresh for nearly a week?

How to Store Cauliflower So It Won’t Turn Black and Smelly

"This simple sheet pan ratatouille recipe is easy and delicious." —Virginia Willis. Tuesday: Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Greek Salmon and Broccoli. "This easy sheet pan roasted Greek salmon and broccoli is seasoned with Greek seasoning and honey mustard, quickly roasted, and then topped with crumbled feta cheese. It makes a great weeknight family dinner." —Nicole McLaughlin.

7 Summer Sheet Pan Dinners for Every Night of the Week

Whether a fabulous hair day means a sleek bob or a bouncy blowout, it all starts with the right shampoo. But as we all know, the shampoo aisle is an embarrassment to riches for some and utterly overwhelming for others. The fact is, everyone is different, and finding the right...

Our Favorite Shampoos For Every Budget

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Should You Refrigerate Zucchini?

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...

Should You Refrigerate Zucchini?

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