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Why Do Cucumbers Come Individually Wrapped In Plastic?

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Cucumbers are one of the few produces I keep stocked in my kitchen year-round. As a key ingredient in some of my favorite dishes like fattoush, gazpacho, and spicy smashed cucumber salad, this vegetable (a fruit, depending on who you ask) brings a burst of freshness to meals that really can’t be replicated by any other ingredient.

The 3 Reasons English Cucumbers Come Wrapped In Plastic

After eight years of testing dark chocolate, a new study reveals many products were contaminated with lead and cadmium — two heavy metals toxic to human health. Organic chocolates were “significantly more likely” to have higher levels of both heavy metals than conventional options, researchers at George Washington University and ConsumerLab.com reported Wednesday in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Many dark chocolate products contain heavy metals, study finds. 1 type stood out

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Is your closet overflowing with clothing, accessories, and items galore? It's easy to amass such a build up of unwanted and unused items in your home that makes you want to do literally anything else instead of cleaning out your clutter. But according to experts we consulted, odds are you have several items that need to be tossed pronto.

15 Things To Toss From Your Closet Immediately, According To The Pros

A fresh bounty of produce from the farmer’s market is great, but when it starts to go bad, it’s time to make a decision on using it or losing it. When it comes to delicious vegetables like cauliflower, you might ask yourself: can you freeze cauliflower? We consulted Nadia Minniti, chef-instructor of Online Culinary Arts & Food Operations at the Institute of Culinary Education for the best advice.

Can You Freeze Cauliflower?

Whether you’re enjoying a cup of cold brew as a morning pick-me-up or savoring an after-dinner coffee or espresso to wind down after a long day, mastering how to store coffee grounds vs. beans will help ensure that you’re experiencing the freshest and most flavorful cup possible. The...

How to Store Coffee—Find Out Once and For All If Freezer or Pantry Is Best

As an avid air fryer user, I'm always on the lookout for more reasons to use my most-prized kitchen appliance. I'm also a frequent Aldi shopper, so I'm always on the hunt for new products to try from the budget-friendly grocery chain. One day when scrolling through Tiktok, I stumbled...

The $3.79 Dinner I Never Leave Aldi Without

Whether you use graham crackers to make a homemade pie crust, as a layer in an icebox cake, as the base for s'mores, or simply enjoy eating them as a snack, you likely want to purchase the graham crackers with the best flavor. We’ve done the work to find the best graham crackers on the shelves by having our editors participate in a blind taste test.

We Tried 7 Graham Cracker Brands To Find The Best One–And There Was A Clear Winner

Looking for a bread recipe that will give you the softest and fluffiest bread? Try Let Me Show‘s recipe! It’s probably one of the best bread recipes I have ever baked in my oven. I had it for breakfast with some strawberry jam and a cup of coffee, and it was so delicious. It instantly melted in my mouth!

Soft and Fluffy Bread Recipe

Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of the dangers raw meat and fish can pose to health, many consider fresh produce to be "safe". But each year, one in ten people gets ill by eating unsafe food – and approximately 46% of these cases of food-borne illness come from eating vegetables and fruit.

A Microbiologist Explains The Best Way to Wash Fruit And Vegetables

Chicken is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. From easy chicken recipes to more decadent dishes like Million Dollar Chicken, there are no shortage of delicious ways to enjoy the tender meat. It makes sense, then, to always have a package of chicken on hand, but when it comes to shelf life, you may wonder – how do you tell if chicken has gone bad? We talked to Texas-based private chef Aly Romero to get an expert point of view.

How Can You Tell If Chicken Has Gone Bad?

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A top chef has shared an expert tip for keeping bananas fresh and firm for a whole week longer - and it's a game-changer

Keep bananas 'fresh and firm' with expert storage techniques

This cherry pie biscuits recipe by Rosie Cooks on YouTube is so good that you’d want more than just one serving. It’s an incredible dish that you can serve for breakfast, snacks, desserts, or any time you want. This is a dish that you can make for cookouts or bring to a potluck, and it’s made even more simple with the help of canned biscuits, that way you don’t need to do it from scratch.

How to Make Fried Cherry Pies Using Canned Biscuits

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

It’s safe to say that one of the biggest cookware launches of 2023 was Yeti’s first-ever cast-iron skillet. In fact, this was the company’s first foray into kitchen tools, period. Given that the brand is best known for its reliable, heavy-duty coolers and tumblers—or Ramblers, as Yeti calls them—that help you reach your daily water intake, this pivot into pans was met with what can only be described as a frenzy.

Yeti’s Cast-Iron Skillet Is Back In Stock For The First Time In 12 Months, So You Better Act Fast

Baking is both an art and a science. The more you practice, the better you become at it. And just like artists and scientists need the right tools for their trade, every bread baker also requires some tools in their baking arsenal to create wow-inspiring loaves. One item that often gets overlooked by home bakers, though, is the banneton. This tool is essential if you're bent on making consistently perfect bread.

Why You Need A Banneton To Bake Perfect Bread

When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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Do Preserves Need To Be Refrigerated? An Expert Explains

Preserves are a household staple for many families. Slathered over buttered toast, used in desserts like an old-fashioned cake, or enjoyed with crackers for a simple...

Do Preserves Need To Be Refrigerated? An Expert Explains

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