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Just about everyone is strapped for money, time or both. These food tips will help you learn how to save money at the grocery store, keep food fresh for longer and give you a better understanding of all your ingredients.

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13 Things Servers Won’t Eat at Their Own Restaurants

From reused garnishes to ice cubes with a dirty secret, these servers have seen some things!



6 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last Longer

Goodbye, brown bananas! We scoured old cookbooks and interviewed experts to find out just how to keep bananas fresh.


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13 Times Employees Exposed Restaurants’ Dirty Secrets

These stories may make you rethink dining out at many of your favorite fast-food restaurants.


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10 Things You Probably Shouldn’t Order from Hotel Room Service

Because not every food can survive under a vented lid.


How to Salt Pasta Water the Right Way

It's as easy as the instructions on the back of the box, right? Sure, but using this easy pasta cooking...


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This Is How You Know These 10 Foods Expired

Nobody intends to eat expired food. Here's how to tell before it hits the dinner table.


Yes, You Can Freeze Deli Meat. Here’s How.

Overstocked on cold cuts and wondering "can you freeze lunch meat"? Turns out, yes, you can stash them in the...

Here’s Exactly How to Get a Cake out of a Bundt Pan

You've baked the perfect Bundt, but now you're wondering how to get a cake out of a Bundt pan. Our...


How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag with Kids

You can have homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker. Here's what to know about making ice cream in...


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How to Pit Cherries Even If You Don’t Have a Cherry Pitter

If you think pitting cherries is the pits, you're not alone. Find out how you can ditch the pits and...


79 Desserts to Bake When You Don’t Have Flour

Don't fret if you've run out of flour! We have desserts made with pantry staples, convenience ingredients and much more.


What’s the Difference Between Soup, Stew, and Chili?

Stew vs. soup vs. chili: Do you know the difference between these three?


10 Secrets for Making Sweet Tea Only People From the South Know

"The South runs on sweet tea," one of my Southern friends says. It's not only a refreshing beverage, but a...


6 Items You Can Purge From Your Kitchen Guilt-Free

Need to declutter your kitchen? Here's a guide on what to toss.


How to Wash Salad Greens (And Why You Absolutely Should)

Learn how to wash salad greens the way professional chefs recommend.


This Is Why Pringles Aren’t Really Potato Chips

The parabola-shaped stackable snack has a lot in common with chips...but are they? Turns out, Pringles aren't officially chips. Here's...

Which Type of Yeast Is Best for Your Bread?

Active or rapid rise? Fresh or instant? Find out which yeast is best for your homemade bread recipes.


How to Store Lemons the Right Way

Sick of finding dried lemons in the crisper? Find out how to store lemons so you can keep them fresher...


Is It Safe to Store Pans in Your Oven Drawer?

Here's what you should (and shouldn't) keep in that storage spot underneath your oven.


6 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Marinating Meat

We've all made at least one (or two!) of these marinating faux pas, so here's a guide to easy fixes.


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This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Have Your Morning Coffee

Coffee plays a key role every morning for billions of people across the globe. But what happens when you skip...


Is Pink Pork Safe to Eat?

Even if your meat thermometer reaches a safe 145°F, can pork be pink? We'll explain.

How to Make Copycat Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette

Learn how to make Chipotle's famous Honey Vinaigrette in two simple steps from the comfort of your own kitchen.


8 Steakhouse Etiquette Mistakes You May Be Making

Steakhouse etiquette is designed to create a formal-but-friendly experience, but all those rules can seem stuffy. Warm up the experience...


20 Surprising Grilling Facts You Haven’t Heard 10 Times Before

After mastering these tips from professionals, you'll never look at your grill the same way.


How to Crack an Egg the Right Way

Our sister site, Taste of Home's, Test Kitchen cooks share pro secrets to cracking eggs without making a mess.


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The Shocking Secret About Your Fast-Food Eggs

Your early morning bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich is made with a real egg. Right?


10 Mistakes (Almost) Everyone Makes When Cooking Steak

Cook the perfect steak every time by avoiding these common mistakes.