The Easiest Soft Bread To Make At Home
If you want to try your hand at bread-making but are a complete beginner, an expert recommends starting with this super-easy and forgiving soft bread.
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Stories By Wendy Leigh
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The Best Store-Bought Margarita Mix That Belongs In Your Home Bar
In pursuit of margarita perfection using time-saving blends, we tested some with good potential, ending up with a ranked list of 7 store-bought margarita mixes.
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Why Your Tomato Plants Have Bottom Rot And How To Prevent It
When you're carefully growing tomatoes and spot something that spoils your precious plants like bottom rot, it's frustrating, so read our tips on preventing it.
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Food Processor Vs Blender: Is There Really A Difference?
Food processors and blenders have a lot of similar features. So you may suspect or even assume that they're basically the same appliance. But are they really?
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The High-End Dinnerware Brand That Is Easy To Spot At The Thrift Store
If you love scoring deals on vintage dinnerware at thrift stores, this brand is exceptionally easy to spot. Here's what to know about buying it secondhand.
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Bread Flour Vs All-Purpose Flour: What's The Difference?
If you've made food with flour, you may have used the all-purpose variety. However, you can also use bread flour for various recipes. Here's how the two differ.
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This Natural Oil Can Silently Win The Battle Against Ants In The Kitchen
You don't need a potentially toxic chemical to rid your kitchen of pesky ants. Instead, you can stem the invasion by spraying this much safer oil.
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How To Make Your Own Taco Seasoning Better Than Store-Bought
Seasoning mixes are often best when homemade. We checked in with a Mexican food expert for advice on the secret ingredients to make your taco seasoning sing.
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Does Anyone Remember This Vintage '60s Chain Restaurant And Its Iconic Red Building?
When McDonald's and Burger King took over, many fast food restaurants fell by the wayside. But you might remember this vintage '60s chain and its red buildings.
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Why You Should Never Compost Used Cooking Oil In Your Garden (Unless You Do These Things)
It's tempting to pour leftover oil into your compost bin for a one-and-done solution, but is that actually a good idea? Sadly, the answer is almost always no.
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Don't Throw Out Wilted Herbs — Save Them With This Oven Trick
We all know the disappointment of wilting herbs. But we have some good news: Not only do those herbs deserve a second chance, it's fairly easy to give them one.
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What Exactly Are Necco Wafer Candies?
Necco wafers have been around a while, gaining particular popularity during World War II, but their mark on history was imprinted much, much earlier.
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The Cheerful Cucumber Variety That's Mild, Crunchy, And Easy To Grow
If you're a fan of cucumbers of all shapes and sizes, you'll want to try growing this sweet, crunchy variety in your garden. Even better? It's easy to care for!
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Don't Throw Out Those Corn Cobs — Put Them To Work In Your Smoker
Once you've eaten all the kernels on the corn cob, you might be tempted to toss it into the trash. Rather than let it go to waste, use that cob to smoke food.
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Washington State's Oldest Diner Has The Best Mascot We've Ever Heard Of
If you ever make it out to this Washington town, you'll have to see this diner's mascot for yourself. He's truly one of a kind.
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How Bobby Flay's Culinary Training Shaped His Signature Cooking Style
Bobby Flay had zero experience with many culinary staples of the American Southwest when he fell in love with the flavors and married them to French cuisine.
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Is There Caffeine In Your Favorite Candy?
If you're sensitive to stimulants, you might be wondering if there's any caffeine lurking in your favorite candy. The answer might surprise you!
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This Italian Town Is Home To One Of The Country's Most Iconic Candies
These sweet treats often handed out at Italian weddings have a fascinating history, and they are more deeply symbolic than you might expect a candy to be.
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Why This Tribe In Panama Drinks Dozens Of Cups Of Hot Chocolate Every Week
Drinking cocoa is important for many people around the world. For the Kuna Indians in Panama, there is a reason why they drink so much hot chocolate every week.
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Here's What Digestive Biscuits Actually Are And How They Got Their Name
The humble digestive biscuit is the perfect companion for a cuppa, but the British classic has a more interesting history than you may think.
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Why Vintage Dining Chairs Are One Of The Smartest Things To Thrift
If you're thrifty and love to find hidden gems for your home, you should set your sights on vintage dining chairs — they're one of the best things to thrift.
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The Beneficial Reason You Should Be Drinking Lemon Water (Especially On A Hot Day)
Not only is lemon juice water a delicious summer sip, but this easy mix has a number of benefits, particularly when you're feeling thirsty under a hot sun.
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The Philadelphia Restaurant That Serves Up Live Opera As Well As Italian Food
The City of Brotherly Love can also be a place for lovely dining experiences. For instance, there's a unique eatery where servers perform opera for the guests.
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Why A Vacuum Sealer Is The Key To Time-Saving BBQ
Everybody knows barbecue meat is best served fresh off the grill, but what about when that isn't an option? Here's how to use a vacuum sealer to save time.
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Sear Zone Vs Finish Zone: Why These Matter For Grilling The Perfect Steak
You don't grill great steak by accident. You need the right temperatures and cooking times. That's where searing and finishing zones come in handy.
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Is Berbere Spice Hot? Here's How Fiery This African BBQ Staple Really Is
Berbere spice is a key component of many East African dishes. But is it really as spicy as the name suggests, and what are its exact ingredients?
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The Drinkware Collection You Should Consider Paring Down
When it comes to mugs, having plenty of them may become having too much of them before you know it. Here's why you should consider culling your mug collection.
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