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10 Foodie Things to Do Before Summer Ends

Celebrate the best of summer food with these all-new warm weather recipes and ideas.

A Quick Guide to Healthy Grilling

Use these smart tips to eat the best you can all summer long.

Running for Vets: 100 Miles Left to Go!

Each of us has our own way of celebrating July 4. Retired Marine Jamie Summerlin will pay homage to our country resting up for the final leg of…

This July Fourth, Remember Our War Widows

Two hundred thirty-six. That’s how many years of freedom we’ve enjoyed since our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Shortly after adding his…

Simple Homemade Condiment Recipes

These easy DIY recipes instantly improve your foods; you'll wonder why you ever bought into the bottled versions.

Fantastic 4th of July Desserts

To be honest, most of my 4th of July parties involve a lake, a cheap grill, and however many hot dogs, chips, and watermelon we can stuff in…

Dessert Meets Grill

Summer is now in full swing, and the Fourth of July is right around the corner. That means one very tasty thing: it’s grill season! Is there a…

How to Grill Like a Pro

Use these insider chef tips for grilling just like a pro—and your meat will taste just like those steakhouse favorites.

Genius Idea: Picnic Party

I don’t have air conditioning in my New York City apartment—which is a perfectly fine way of living for 360 days a year. Every spring, I pull out…

Red, White, and Blue! July 4th Desserts

Show off your patriotic spirit with these fun, festive, and very colorful July 4th desserts.