How To Open A Coconut Without Ending Up In The ER
Crack open a coconut without risking injury. Learn the safest tools and techniques, and enjoy the bounty of fresh coconut in the comfort of your kitchen.
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Stories By Joe Rumrill
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The Best Way To Store Bananas Isn't In A Fruit Bowl
A lovely fruit bowl on display can spruce up a kitchen counter, but you may want to rethink keeping your bananas there to maintain optimal freshness.
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The Significance Behind Black-Eyed Peas And Collard Greens During Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa, a celebration of Black heritage and unity, is full of rich traditions. Discover the symbolism and flavors behind collard greens and black-eyed peas.
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The Best Liquor For Spiking Eggnog, According To An Expert
For a delightful glass of holiday cheer, eggnog can't be beat. We talked to an expert to find out the best liquor to add some extra oomph to your cup.
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The Viral Christmas Cocktail That Looks Like You're Drinking From A Snow Globe
Transform your holiday party into a winter wonderland with the Christmas Tree Snow Globe Cocktail -an Instagram-worthy drink that will amaze all your guests!
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Eggnog Jell-O Shots Are The Boozy Way To Get In The Holiday Spirit
Eggnog is a very traditional holiday drink but it can be mixed up with a traditional party beverage to create a fun and festive new libation.
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Why We Pop Bottles Of Champagne To Ring In The New Year
A New Year's Eve party wouldn't feel complete without a champagne toast at midnight. Find out the history of this classic holiday tradition.
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For Butter, Room Temperature Is Probably Not What You Think It Is
Butter at its best! See how to keep your creamy pats at their ideal softness, what temperature that is, and how to safely keep them on the kitchen counter.
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The Saintly Reason We Leave Cookies Out During Christmas
Leaving out cookies for Santa is a long-standing Christmas tradition and the origin can be traced back to an annual Dutch feast tradition of giving.
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Leftover Beer Is The Powerhouse Ingredient Your Baked Goods Need
Leftover beer doesn't have to go to waste. You can add any kind of leftover beer to the batter for your baked goods to give them additional taste and texture.
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The Easiest Way To Clean Pumpkin Seeds Before Roasting Them
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a delicious autumn snack and you can easily prepare your seeds for roasting by cleaning off the pumpkin flesh in a bowl of water.
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The Murky History Behind Christmas Candy Canes
Candy canes are a traditional holiday treat and decoration that were first created in 17th century Europe as a plain white pulled sugar candy.
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Sorry To Disappoint, But Froot Loops Are All The Same Flavor
While Froot Loops comes in a variety of colors, there isn't any flavor difference between the colors, with all pieces being a blend of seven fruit flavors.
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The Reason Trail Mix Sometimes Feels Like It's Mostly Peanuts Is All About Money
Have you ever gone to grab a handful of delicious trail mix, only to end up with essentially a small pile of peanuts? There's a reason for that.
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What To Know Before Using The Mini Fridge In Your Hotel Room
Most hotel rooms are designed to approximate the comforts of our own homes, but one glaring downgrades is the hotel room mini-fridge.
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The Strategic Reason Grocery Stores Change Their Layouts
Supermarkets switch up their layouts to create customer interest, which hopefully leads to impulse purchases. In short, you'll buy more if you see more!
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A Jar Of The World's Most Expensive Ice Cream Will Cost You Nearly $7,000
Cellato, a luxury Japanese dessert brand, offers a flavor called Byakuya or "White Night" that more than lives up to its high-end reputation.
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Why Drinking A Margarita On The Beach Could Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Unfortunately, there is an ingredient in a margarita that, when combined with the bright beach sunlight, can lead to potentially harsh skin irritation.
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For Seamless Cake Slices, The Fridge Is Your Friend
Refrigerating your cake before cutting and serving it can help you smoothly slice your knife through the layers, achieving a clean cut on every piece.
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Grocery Stores Play Music To Make You Spend More
Most grocery stores tend to abide by the rule that slower, more relaxing music lulls shoppers into a serene state more open to impulse purchases and meandering.
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Your Coffee Grinder Could Be Sabotaging Your Daily Cup Of Joe
The perfect cup of coffee must begin with a high-quality mill, and if your tools aren't up to snuff, then neither will your resulting brew.
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Why Pancakes Always Taste Better From A Restaurant
Restaurants are simply better equipped to make tastier pancakes since they have professional-grade appliances and higher-quality ingredients
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The Reason Some People Add Cheese To Their Hot Chocolate
The subtle combination of a bittersweet hot chocolate with rich, melted cheese must be tasted to be believed. It makes for an iconic sweet-and-savory beverage.
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