We go through a lot of bananas in our house. My husband slices them up to toss on his cereal and I love to make smoothies. But we end up having to bake too much banana bread because some bananas always end up brown and mushy. There’s a trick to...

The Secret To Making Bananas Last Longer, According to an Expert

Grapes are a universally loved fruit. Their sweet and slightly tart flavor are a delight when added to a salad recipe or smoothie, or enjoyed on their own as a simple snack. But this sometimes-pricey fruit is quite vulnerable to spoilage, and won't last long if kept at room temperature. So, if you have a big batch you'd like to use over a long period, you must store them properly to avoid wastage. The secret to ensuring they last for weeks is refrigeration.

How To Store Grapes So They Last For Weeks

Whether you call them woodchucks, whistle pigs, ground pigs, or groundhogs, these large ground squirrels can be a real nuisance in your yard and garden. “Groundhogs eat whatever is available and most nutritious,” says Sheldon Owen, PhD, wildlife extension specialist at West Virginia University. “They consume large quantities of herbaceous vegetation, especially fruits and vegetables. But they’ll also eat clover, bark, and landscape plants.”

9 Expert-Approved Tips For Getting Rid Of Groundhogs

Tailgaters have a lot to celebrate with the start of the football season, and there's even a national day of recognition. That's right: National Tailgating Day is this Saturday, September 7. But while some of us are dedicated enough to roll out the portable grill to celebrate this auspicious event, many of us are less committed. If you're looking for a shortcut on game day, Popeyes is offering a new Wings Tailgate Bundle to jumpstart the party.

Popeye's Tailgate Bundle Is The Deal Of The Season

When it comes to leftovers, there is nothing easier than pulling out the plastic food storage containers you have on hand to pack everything up. The same goes for putting together weekday lunches: It's infinitely more simple to put it all in a to-go container. Plastic containers are readily available in stores, and they stack easily inside a cabinet or drawer. Simply put: They make our lives easier, but is there a lifespan on the containers you’re using in the kitchen?

6 Signs It's Time To Throw Out Your Plastic Food Storage Containers

If you haven’t heard of Castile soap, let us introduce you to the new MVP of your cleaning ingredient list. It’s a naturally derived formula that’s tough on grime, gentle on skin, and biodegradable unlike the detergents that many of us have come to refer to as soap. Because Castile soap has a high pH-level, care should be taken to ensure it’s properly diluted before use. Once you nail your formulas, though, get ready for a DIY cleaning spree featuring the new golden child of your under-sink stash: Castile soap.

12 Surprising Uses For Castile Soap

A perfectly ripe avocado is a thing of beauty. Vivid green, ultra creamy, and rich, the fruit has so many appealing uses. Whether I'm whipping up some guacamole or planning to top my toast or sandwich, I like knowing I have ripe avocados at the ready. Because I eat them...

The Only Way To Ripen Avocados Fast, According to a Food Editor

Have hummingbirds visited your feeders this season? Our appreciation for our tiny avian neighbors is well documented, which is why our eyes are always peeled for a glimpse of a hummingbird flitting from flower to flower in the garden. We're constantly curious about what keeps these little birds flying, which is why we've gathered a few facts about hummingbirds to satisfy your curiosity.

3 Surprising Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Hummingbirds

This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Synsepalum dulcificum is the Latin name for Miracle Fruit. The fruit was given its common name because of its effect on the taste buds. It makes everything sweet.

Have You Tried Miracle Fruit Yet? You Can Actually Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit From Seeds

Inexpensive and undeniably convenient, canned fruits are a fantastic food item to keep in your pantry. Whether you're in need of a quick snack or want to turn up the flavor in numerous recipes, they're more than ready to help fill in the gaps — but only if you keep them stocked. This isn't very hard to do, luckily: Canned fruit is not perishable like fresh fruit, so there's no need to use it straight away. You can simply put the cans in your pantry and leave them there until you find you need or want to use them. What's not to love?

13 Canned Fruits You Should Have In Your Pantry

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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As the summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures, September is an ideal time to plant a variety of vegetables in West Virginia. With the right choices, you can enjoy fresh, homegrown produce well into the fall. Here’s a guide from Farmer's Almanac to what you should consider planting this month.

Veggies to Plant in September in West Virginia

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Fall foods haven't arrived at Trader Joe's yet, but fans are already anticipating the impending rollout of seasonal products in delicious flavors like maple, apple and pumpkin. Some fans are even...

I’m a Trader Joe’s Superfan: My Top 3 Buys for Fall 2024

Get ready to thank every bee you see! This delightful honey-infused treat not only has ribbons of rich honey baked right in, but it is also drenched in a lemony honey syrup while it's still warm from the oven! Honey is a rockstar when it comes to retaining moisture in homemade cakes, plus the natural sweetener brings unmatched depth of flavor, a tender crumb, and naturally golden hue to this dessert. With a touch of ground ginger, zesty lemon, and crunchy almonds, this cake is practically begging to be savored with a cup of tea or coffee. Consider it a snack cake that's equally as good for a sweet breakfast or fall dessert!

Honey Cake

There are multiple ways to eat potato chips. Some people prefer to chomp them chip by chip; others simply stuff their mouths by the fistful. Perfectionists pick through the bag in search of unbroken, circular chips before begrudgingly resorting to their partially cracked and shattered companions; steadfast snackers upturn the bag to get every last crumb.

I Tried the Most Popular Lay’s Flavors, and the Winner Might Surprise You

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. I am a halloumi-lover. The appeal of cheese that can be pan-fried or grilled cannot be overstated. I love melty and squishy cheeses as much as the next person, but you can even use halloumi as croutons. Croutons. If left to my own devices, I would happily be eating halloumi at half of my meals.

The (Cheap!) Secret Ingredient I’ve Been Using to Make My Salads Taste Amazing for Over 20 Years

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Birdie's Pimento Cheese is made in South Hill, Virginia. The place is printed on every tub as a reminder of the cheese's humble beginning in the small town with a population of only 4,709.

Birdie's Pimento Cheese is made in South Hill, Virginia

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Once upon a time, believe it or not, fresh fish was the protein of choice for the frugal and cash-strapped. Alas, those days are long gone. "In recent years, it's likely becoming the most expensive protein you can buy, which I'm not happy about," said Carl Fantasia, a third-generation fishmonger and owner of New Deal Fish Market in East Cambridge, Massachusetts.

13 Inexpensive Fish You Can't Afford To Overlook

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The Starbucks fall menu has officially dropped as of August 22, 2024, and this year’s lineup includes the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and new Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai Tea Latte. I tasted them all—here’s what’s worth ordering.

I Tried Starbucks’s New Fall Menu—Here’s What’s Worth Ordering

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You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

A couple of months ago, I was heading home from dropping my daughter off at school and heard two people on the radio in the middle...

You Need To Wash Your Bananas As Soon You Get Home–Here's Why

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