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Imagine that you are enjoying your evening while sleeping when suddenly, you get a pain in your lower thigh so excruciating that you want to scream. It’s an overnight muscle cramp because the pain doesn’t go away and your muscle remains hard to the touch. They can be very painful and disrupt your sleep and … Read more
For good reason, cherries are a perennial favorite among fruit enthusiasts. They are juicy, sweet and delicious at their peak. But you can also buy unsatisfactory cherries. When buying them, it’s important to know what to look for because they can be underripe and mushy or overripe and damaged. Getting rotten cherries is even more … Read more
Because the air fryer moves so fast, despite what we’ve discovered, there aren’t many foods you can’t cook in an air fryer. The flexibility of this device makes everything from bacon-wrapped meatloaf to fried chicken easy and effective. Given its lack of restrictions, a frequently asked question (and topic of discussion) is whether more expensive … Read more
A package of salad always seems to have at least one nasty piece. We are aware of the difficulty. Foodies naturally crave fresh produce, but it’s unfortunate that sometimes even the best among us bring home a bag of spring mix only to find it partially spoiled. Every time it stinks a lot. Don’t let … Read more
The editors of Taste of Home love a nice cast-iron skillet, especially an inexpensive cast iron one. I own three myself, so you can never have too many! However, what are those black particles that occasionally appear in my food when I cook using a cast-iron pan? After some investigation, I was able to remove … Read more
If you grew up in the 1980s or 90s, you may have fond memories of dining from white plates bordered with pretty blue patterns, gold butterflies or green flowers. If you were given those Corelle sets today, you’re undoubtedly wondering how much they cost. Here’s how to find out what’s in your cabinets, if your … Read more
Job postings can provide you with both positive and negative information. If you know what red flags to look for in a job ad, you may be able to spare yourself the pain of dealing with a bad job or employer. Here are the red flags experts say you should look for in job posts, and … Read more
Everyone has a favorite pizzeria. There we find happiness, stability and sweetness. So what happens if you move or go on a trip? You suddenly need pizza and are not sure where to get it. Choosing the right pizzeria is important, but knowing where not to go is just as important. While it is always … Read more
There are many mistakes beginners can make in grilling. Some problems can arise out of the blue, others can be easily avoided and ignoring them will make the situation worse. This includes making mistakes like putting off preparing ingredients until the last minute or not making sure you have all the necessary tools. Making the … Read more
As the weather gets warmer, there’s no shortage of options for smoking meat outside. Although smoking meat in your home is a simple process, the consequences are not as great as smoking outside. However, smoking meat consistently can be challenging when you first start out. So, to get consistently flavorful results when smoking meat, we … Read more
