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How to Order from the Starbucks Secret Menu

You've heard of the crazy creative drinks that make up the Starbucks secret menu—but how exactly do you order them?...


30 Festive Fourth of July Appetizers

Kick off your Fourth of July party with these summery light appetizer bites, dips, salads, and finger foods.


30 Picture-Perfect Desserts for the Fourth of July

It’s time to celebrate—and eat! Show off your patriotic spirit with these fun, festive, and colorful Independence Day treats.


If You See a Yellow Cap on Coca-Cola, This Is What It Means

Find out what yellow cap Coke bottles mean and why they appear only once a year.


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15 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home

Don't have a green thumb? Don't worry! These veggies are so easy to grow, even beginners will end up with...


The Best Deli in Every State

We found the best deli in every state, based on reviews and hat tips from Taste of Home's Field Editors....


What Temperature Should a Freezer Be?

Love to store make-ahead meals in your freezer? Be sure your food stays fresh by finding the right average freezer...


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How to Ripen Avocados Quickly

All you need is plastic wrap and a microwave. And an avocado.



What Is SPAM Made of, Anyway?

It's gained a bit of a reputation as a mystery meat, but the recipe for SPAM is actually pretty simple!


The Trick to Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Perfectly Every Time

Get cracking! Want to learn how to peel hard-boiled eggs the right way? Follow these steps for a mess-free, painless...



10 Cooking Tricks That Are Only Taught in Culinary Schools

Cooking like the pros is easier than you think!


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11 Secrets of People Who Always Have an Organized Fridge

Learn to pack your refrigerator to keep ingredients fresh and how long your food should be kept to avoid food...


How to Store Produce: Fruit and Vegetable Storage Tips

Learn the basics of fruit and vegetable storage to maximize freshness and maintain food safety


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22 Things Your Grocer Won’t Tell You

Get smarter about grocery shopping. These tips could change your family shopping—and eating—habits.

The Brilliant Egg Cracking Hack You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Tired of finding shell in your eggs, or wiping down your yolky counters? This hack will help you crack an...


50 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

These quick and clever kitchen hacks will change how you cook for the better.


11 Things in Your Freezer You Should Toss Out

Need to make some room in the freezer? When in doubt, throw it out.



What Is King Cake? The History and Meaning of the Mardi Gras Tradition

Find out what Mardi Gras king cake is all about—and what’s up with the baby hidden inside


Americans Will Eat 1.42 Billion of These During the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is the perfect excuse to gather around the TV and eat an endless buffet of snacks.


If Tea Could Talk, Here’s What It Would Tell You

It's a symbol of health and revolution.


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14 Foods You Didn’t Know Were Called by Different Names in the U.K.

The chips/fries difference is just the beginning.


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This Is What Denny’s Was Called When It Was First Opened

The chain of diners began with a simple concept.


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Why Five Guys Will Never Ask You How You Want Your Burger Cooked

There are 250,000 ways to order a burger at Five Guys, but every single one has this one thing in...


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The Secret Ingredient That Makes Five Guys Fries So Delicious

They sure beat the frozen ones you'd get from other burger chains.