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 Don't Leave the Store Without

Southerners know that hot sauce is much more than a spicy condiment. It's lifestyle, a refrigerator staple, and even a handbag necessity (just ask Beyoncé, who's known to keep it in her bag). I keep a small bottle of hot sauce in the center console of my car, right...

We Asked Southern Living Test Kitchen Pros Their Favorite Hot Sauce—And This Was Their Pick

Many of us strive for a perfectly organized fridge, and it’s a worthy goal. An organized fridge can help cut down on food waste and make it easier to find ingredients when you’re in the middle of cooking. There’s also a food safety element at play: Where you place items in the fridge makes a difference in how well they keep, as some parts of the fridge run colder than others.

You Might Be Storing Raw Meat In The Wrong Place—Here's Where To Keep It In The Fridge

You can’t have a Southern summer without iced tea, but sometimes even on the laziest sunny days you don’t have the time to spare to brew it. After all, you could be chilling in your backyard or at the beach sipping your tea rather than at the kitchen counter making it. What you need is a tool like this Mueller electric kettle that will make the process faster so you can get back to relaxing in the sun. Snag it on sale for just $24 at Amazon.

Shoppers Use This Electric Kettle To Make Batches Of Iced Tea In Minutes—And It’s On Sale For $24

Canned tomatoes hold a special place in my kitchen—they're versatile, reliable, and can be used in so many different recipes. I'm never without a few cans stocked in the pantry. Whether you find yourself reaching for this versatile pantry staple for a weeknight marinara sauce or to whip up...

I Asked 2 Chefs To Name the Best Canned Tomatoes—Both Said the Same Brand

If there is anyone you should trust for a quick and easy dinner recommendation, it is a college student. Need evidence? I’ve already rounded up my college friends’ favorite two-ingredient dinners—proof that we are experts in making cheap, but still delicious meals in only a few minutes.

We Asked College Students For Their Favorite Trader Joe’s Frozen Meals Under $5

House Digest

Does your kitchen seem permanently messy but you have a hard time letting things go? Here is how to declutter your kitchen without going overboard.

Simple Tips To Declutter Your Kitchen Without Going Overboard

The US Sun

A WOMAN has left people open-mouthed with her 20/20 decluttering hack, but what do you think?. Mai Zimmy, a savvy mum and cleaning fan from the US revealed that she swears by her simple trick, that will instantly empty your junk drawer. Don’t worry, we’ve all got one - that...

‘That’s a great idea’ people gasp at woman’s 20/20 decluttering hack – that’ll instantly empty your junk drawer

Irish Star

Cucumbers are a popular vegetable to have in the home because of its versatility. However, many people are unsure of the best way to store them - until now

How to store cucumbers: Genius storage hacks keeps them 'fresh for 19 days'

Or at least a friend or neighbor who let you in on the secret. It's one of those deeply personal things, one's preference for potato salad. My grandmother made a German potato salad that was served warm and had bits of diced ham in it. Her children went bonkers for it — the in-laws not so much. There are some who prefer a Dijon-based vinaigrette and round discs of red potatoes with the skin still on. Others love to throw in a generous handful of dill or a big heaping spoonful of relish. But, there's something special about a potato salad that calls on boiled egg.

If You Put Eggs In Your Potato Salad, You Probably Have A Southern Grandma

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Charleston, SC

That’s it. I’m done gatekeeping. If you haven’t tried the key lime pie from Publix, now is the time. Even my devout baker of a mother, who for most of my childhood swore by the decree “homemade, best made,” is a convert. A Tennessean through and through, she always prided herself on fixing desserts from scratch. She’d diligently follow the instructions in my grandmother's waterlogged, dog-eared church cookbook that survived moves from Knoxville to Tullahoma and Memphis, then back to Knoxville, and so on.

The $9.99 Publix Pie That Started A Mother-Daughter Tradition

Tom's Guide

The new Midea 11-Quart Two-Zone Air Fryer provides plenty of cooking space across two independent zones, but while the design is handy, the appliance lacks features like one-touch cooking and a preheat setting.

I tried double-decker air fryer, and I'm not convinced

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Food & Wine

Bobby Flay Swears By This Woodworking Tool for Meal Prep

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Homes & Gardens

The celebrity pastry chef swears by these pieces of equipment to level up your home baking - and explains the one item he can't live without

Pastry chef Dominique Ansel shares the 3 most useful appliances every home baker needs in their kitchen

John T. Edge grew up in Clinton, Georgia, raised in a Confederate general’s house that introduced him early on to the complicated legacy of the South. His childhood was complicated, too, and not always happy, but his mother and father shared a curiosity about food and cooking that never left him. For more than 20 years, John T. headed up the Southern Foodways Alliance at the University of Mississippi, shining a light on the diverse food cultures of the South, and he’s written as thoughtfully about the people ofthis region as anyone I know. His 2017 book The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South, is a must-read. And for the last several years, he’s also hosted True South, a television series on the SEC Network that explores the small towns, back roads, family restaurants, and unsung heroes who make the South such a dynamic place.

John T. Edge’s Search For The True South

Grumpy addresses a myth about coffee grounds. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe on deer whiners. "Some well-meaning environmentalist in a national publication said, 'We should fling our coffee grounds into our flower beds and recycle them.' Is this true or will it hurt something I value? I throw junk mail in the trash and I don't feel guilty." - Anthony.

Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plant Growth?

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Put Down The Fork: Shoppers Say It Takes Literal Seconds To Shred Meat With This Kitchen Device

Good food always requires a little TLC to make, but it feels less of a loving task when the recipe involves shredded meat for your favorite...

Put Down The Fork: Shoppers Say It Takes Literal Seconds To Shred Meat With This Kitchen Device

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