Play of the Night on August 28

The Microwave Baked Potato Trick That Gets Dinner on the Table Before the Oven Even Heats Up

A fluffy baked potato does not have to mean waiting nearly an hour for the oven. With the microwave, a humble russet can turn soft, steamy, and fork-tender in minutes, ready to split open and soak up melting butter. The inside stays light and fluffy, while salt, cheese, sour cream, bacon, or whatever toppings are hiding in the refrigerator turn it into something far more satisfying than its short cooking time suggests. It is simple pantry cooking at its most useful—the kind of kitchen trick worth knowing when everyone is hungry and dinner needs to happen now.

Eat Like No One Else

Before You Buy Green Grapes, Here Are 5 Things to Know

Are you a fan of green grapes? You'll want to read these 5 things you should know. Let me share what you want to be looking for when you are shopping for green grapes:. Look for grapes that are plump and firm without any wrinkles.

Greg Wilson, CFA

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Gone by 2030: 24 Items That Will Soon Be Obsolete

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Edmond Thorne

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Buc-ee’s CEO Faces Backlash for Political GOP Stance: Then Lawsuits in Florida & Other Red States

The wildly popular travel center steps straight into the culture wars, leaving investors stunned and customers asking why a gas station chain is suddenly taking sides in politics and suing businesses on the side it chose.

Florida · 2d

Eat Like No One Else

The One Mistake People Make When Bringing Home Tomatoes

Let me share why putting your tomatoes directly into the fridge when you bring them home might be a mistake. Years ago I learned from Alton Brown that putting tomatoes in the fridge was a no-no. The reason being that the flavor of the tomato will forever be changed once they have gone below a certain temperature. Alton says that.

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Thomas Smith

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America's "Doomsday Plane" Was Seen Flying Again This Week

Military aircraft built to keep America's nuclear command system connected during a catastrophe were reportedly spotted flying over the United States this week. The nickname alone is enough to get people's attention: "doomsday planes."

Thomas Smith

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Thousands Have Been Sickened in America’s Worst Cyclospora Outbreak -- Here’s What To Avoid

A record-setting outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite has sickened thousands of Americans, triggered a major lettuce recall and now been linked to the first two reported U.S. deaths associated with the outbreak.

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Thomas Smith

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McDonald's Just Launched a Fall Coffee Flavor -- and It Isn't Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice may dominate coffee menus every fall, but McDonald's is trying something different in 2026. The fast-food giant has launched a new Caramel Apple Pie coffee flavor, combining two familiar fall tastes with a McDonald's dessert that has been around for generations.

ChefManiac

Crock Pot Collard Greens With Ham Hocks Taste Like the Kind of Southern Sunday Supper Nobody Rushes

Slow-cooked collard greens, smoky ham hocks, and savory pot liquor come together in the kind of dish that tastes like it has been simmering in a family kitchen for generations. The greens turn tender and silky without losing all their body, while the ham hocks release deep, smoky flavor into the broth as everything cooks low and slow. A little seasoning, onion, and time transform a humble pot of greens into something rich, savory, and deeply comforting. It is the kind of side dish that feels bigger than the ingredients themselves, especially when the whole house starts smelling like Sunday dinner hours before the table is set.

Eat Like No One Else

Before You Buy Ribeye, Take a Look at This Other Steak

Before you decide to place another Ribeye steak into your grocery cart, here is another steak that is flavorful that you'll want to consider. So what type of cut is it? The steak comes from the chuck primal of the cow. This area is known for flavor, however it is also known to be tough if not cooked right.

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CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1983 from Kosse, Texas: Desiree Chaunessy Carroll vanished at two years old

Desiree Chaunessy "Desi" Carroll has been missing from Kosse, Texas (Limestone County) since March 25, 1983, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have looked at 40 years, though she would now be 46 if alive.

Kosse, TX · 28d

Butter and Baggage

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A blueberry cake so good nobody waits for it to cool

Every time I make this blueberry cake, someone is digging into it with a spoon before it has even finished cooling on the counter. This is a self-saucing pudding, which means it does something a little magical in the oven. You pour hot water over the batter before baking, and it separates into a soft cake layer on top with a warm, jammy blueberry sauce underneath.

Dianna Carney

She Survived a Kill Shelter: Now Nancy the Little Chihuahua Mix is Finally Safe & Looking for Love

Nancy, a 5-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing 18 pounds, has arrived in Rhode Island and is now looking for a permanent home through Small Dog Rescue of New England. The volunteer-run, nonprofit organization, focused on helping small dogs find loving forever homes, explain Nancy “was pulled by our Texas rescue partner from a high kill shelter after having puppies,” and that they are “so happy she is here in RI to find a fabulous home!”

Rhode Island · 10d

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I Mixed A Can Of This Frozen Drink In My Crockpot Chicken And It Was A Potluck Hit

Slow cooker lemonade chicken is seared chicken breasts simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce made with lemonade concentrate, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until tender with a glossy glaze. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well packed into lunch containers as it does served fresh for dinner, since the sauce holds up and the chicken stays tender after a few days in the fridge.

Dianna Carney

9-Week-Old Chihuahua and Dachshund Mix Puppy Searching For New Home After Being Dumped

A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Twix Candy, a playful little puppy who recently came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The CANDY litter are a mix of adorable pups who were dumped at a ferry landing in Tennessee. They're excited to leave the stray life behind and find their way to candy land!” He is now living with a loving foster family.

Massachusetts · 9d

CJ Coombs

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Missing since 1981 from Cedaredge, Colorado: Roger John Ellison was 17 when he mysteriously vanished

Roger John Ellison has been missing from Cedaredge, Colorado (Delta County), since February 10, 1981, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). His photo above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 48, though he would now be 63 if alive.

Cedaredge, CO · 23d

Dianna Carney

Tiny 10 lb Papillon Mix Pup Searching For New Home After Being Surrendered

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Maxine, a tiny pup who recently came into their care and is searching for the family who will give her a place in this world. According to the rescue, “Surrendered by owners from Mississippi, Maxine wants one thing in life: A home with YOU!” She is now living safe and sound with a loving foster family while she awaits what comes next.

Massachusetts · 23d

Butter and Baggage

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The pound cake everyone asks for the recipe of at every gathering

There's always one dessert at a gathering that gets passed around twice, and this pound cake is it. People ask for the recipe before they even finish their slice. This isn't your average pound cake. Beating butter and cream cheese together gives it a dense yet velvety texture that holds together perfectly when sliced, no crumbling apart on the plate.

nickscookingclub

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Pineapple Ham Goes Into the Slow Cooker, and the Holiday Main Dish Practically Handles Itself

Sweet pineapple, savory ham, and a glossy glaze slowly cook together until every slice is juicy, tender, and coated in that irresistible sweet-salty flavor. The pineapple brings bright acidity and caramelized sweetness, while the ham releases smoky, savory juices that mingle with the glaze as it cooks. By serving time, the outside is sticky and glossy, the inside stays moist, and the slow cooker has done most of the heavy lifting. It is the kind of centerpiece that looks right at home on a holiday table but does not require you to spend the entire morning checking the oven.

ChefManiac

Donkey Balls Are the Sweet-Savory Party Bites With a Name Nobody Forgets

Warm, bite-sized centers wrapped in a golden, crisp exterior make these Donkey Balls the kind of party food people laugh about before immediately reaching for another. The filling hits that sweet-savory balance with rich, hearty flavor inside and just enough sweetness to keep every bite interesting. As they cook, the outside turns crisp and browned while the inside stays tender, melty, and satisfying, giving you that perfect contrast between crunchy shell and warm center. They are playful, indulgent, and exactly the kind of snack that earns attention before anyone even knows what is inside.

Dianna Carney

This 8-Pound Yorkie-Chihuahua Mix is Stealing Hearts & Looking for Love

Prince may only weigh 8 pounds, but this “scruffy perfection” is making a big impression at Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts. The shelter introduced the small senior pup in a recent post, describing Prince as “about eight years old — an older adult looking for that forever kinda love,” and emphasizing that while he’s tiny, he’s full of personality and ready for a home that can offer time, patience, and consistent affection.

Fall River, MA · 2d

Greg Wilson, CFA

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24 Items You Should Always Buy With Cash

This article was originally published on ChaChingQueen.com, a site my wife and I own. AI was used for light editing, formatting, and readability. But a human (me!) wrote and edited this.

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Margaret Minnicks

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Blueberries recalled after E. coli outbreak in 8 states, including Virginia

Twelve people in the U.S. have become ill amid a recall of frozen blueberries from Publix due to potential E. coli contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Virginia · 26d

Dianna Carney

Meet Junior Mint: The Sweet & Playful Little Dog Looking for Love

Meet Junior Mint: a playful, toy-loving dog who’s looking to settle into a permanent home before the season slips away. The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced him as a “playful guy” who “LOVES fetch” and “happily entertains himself with his toys,” packaging a big presence into a dog who, at eight years old, still brings energy and spark to everyday life. With summer nearing its end, the shelter says Junior Mint “is ready to be home before summer ends,” and they’re hoping the right person or family sees what makes this dog stand out.

Scituate, MA · 11d

ChefManiac

Snow Globe Cheesecake Bites Turn a Holiday Dessert Tray Into a Tiny Winter Wonderland

These little cheesecake bites are the kind of Christmas dessert people notice before they even ask what is inside. Creamy cheesecake creates the rich, velvety base, while the snow-globe-inspired decorations transform each bite into a miniature holiday centerpiece. The contrast between the smooth filling, sweet crust, and sparkling wintery finish makes them feel playful without losing that classic cheesecake indulgence. Arrange them together on a platter and they instantly become part dessert, part holiday decoration.

22h

Dianna Carney

Meet Lord Whistlepom: The Little 16-Pound Charmer Who Has Big Confidence

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River, Massachusetts, is highlighting a small dog named Lord Whistlepom who is currently available for adoption, according to a recent post shared directly by the shelter. The organization describes him as three years old and about 16 pounds, and says he’s looking specifically for an adult-only home.

Fall River, MA · 1d

Edmond Thorne

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Once Extinct & Rare Diseases Roar Back To Life In Florida As Immunizations Continue Declining

Vaccine coverage drops leave schools and hospitals exposed to measles, whooping cough, and chickenpox & the bill is landing on families, employers, and taxpayers. *This article was created, researched, and developed entirely without any use of AI.

Florida · 22d

Dianna Carney