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Ashley Lewis

Ashley is an Assistant Editor at Reader’s Digest. She received her Master’s Degree from CUNY Graduate School of Journalism in 2015. Before joining Reader’s Digest, she was a Jason Sheftell Fellow at the New York Daily News and interned at Seventeen and FOX News. When Ashley is not diligently fact-checking the magazine or writing for rd.com, she enjoys cooking (butternut squash pizza is her signature dish), binge-watching teen rom-coms on Netflix that she’s way too old for, and hiking (and falling down) mountains.
A whole fish in the oven- a traditional dish. Every ingredient in this course is natural and fresh. Top view food shot.

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Turns out, aluminum foil is not ideal for storing leftovers. Here's why, and what you should be using instead.
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If You Get These Texts, Delete Them Immediately

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Is your home at risk?
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5 Everyday Things Queen Elizabeth II Has Never Done in Her Lifetime

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20 of the Most Beautiful Natural Pools in the World

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40 Savvy Tips to Save Money on Christmas Shopping

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30 U.S. State Facts Everyone Gets Wrong

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The Man Who Always Travels with Queen Elizabeth II (Hint: It’s Not Prince Philip)

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The Hidden Truth Behind Google’s Incognito Mode

Google's Incognito Mode may not be so incognito after all.

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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use a Metal Knife to Cut an Avocado

Who knew that which knife you use will actually change how you enjoy your avocados?

Leg Cramps at Night: Why You Get Them and When to See a Doctor

Leg cramps at night: here's the scoop on everything you need to know about the...
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The Top-Secret Disney Food Lab You Never Knew Existed

Foodies, rejoice! We just found the yummiest place on earth.

The Real Reason Why Living People Will Never Appear on Dollar Bills

Have you ever noticed that no one alive is ever on dollar bills? Well, there's...
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You’ll want to order all of these delicious, and sometimes ginormous concoctions that you never...

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