It’s cleaner than ever before. Of course, we appreciate the convenience amodern kitchengives. What Is The One-Minute Rule? Credit:Getty Images Professional Organizer and CEO ofB. I thought about my kitchen. I wondered if my family and I could apply this hack to our kitchen. The good news is that I regularly complete these chores on rotation. She assured me there was hope, which came down to a mindset change. How I Applied The Rule So I began to apply the rule....

Granny Smith or Golden Delicious? We’ve got the answers on which apples make the best applesauce. When apple-picking season comes around, one of our favorite projects is cooking up homemade applesauce. Credit: Westend61/Getty Images Need a lunchbox snack for the kids?Homemade applesaucecooked slowly on the stove is a winning solution. There are a few factors to keep in mind when selecting the ideal apples. Many cooks avoid Red Delicious for that reason....

Don’t skip this little-known step the next time you’re baking. Fall is around the corner, which means it’s pumpkin spiced-everything season. Just leave me a loaf ofpumpkin breadand I’ll be happy. Credit: Richard Jung Pumpkinbread is my favorite quick bread, but I only bake it in the fall. I’ve even made a delicious pumpkin-banana bread mash-up. you might use homemade pumpkin puree (though it’s not really worth the effort). it’s possible for you to top pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting, or a glaze....

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Its cheap, easy, zero-calorie, and so satisfying. Getty Images I thought I was familiar with everyweird Southern dishout there, but I was wrong. Recently, my friend Kevin told me about his aunts favorite Southern snack. Credit:Getty Images But when he said she loves salted ahhce, I didnt quite understand what he was saying. I blinked, politely processing his pronunciation. Salted ahhce, he said. Oh, saltedice, I said, laughing. Kevins long, West Alabama Is always make me giggle....

It’s also no-cook and no-effort. You know those friends who somehow manage to show up to every wine night with an elaborateappetizerthat looks restaurant-worthy? That friend is nevereverme. Credit: Margaret Johnson/EyeEm/Getty Images I’ve convinced die-hard goat cheese-haters to try out this appetizer, and even they loved it. I’m not exaggerating when I say it gets high praises at every gathering it makes an appearance. I guarantee you and your friends will love this dreamy, creamy combination....

It’s worth visiting this history-packed city. Be sure to carve out some time for Northern Virginia. Here are the top 20 things to do, see, eat, and drink in Arlington. The image symbolizes the end of the American campaign in the Pacific during World War II. Looking for the best sips?

Read this before you pack your purse with turkey. When it comes toholiday leftovers, there are givers, and there are definitely takers. We recently asked our Facebook friends, Do You Take Leftovers From A Holiday Meal You Didnt Host? While the majority of our friends love taking leftovers when offered, most wont ask for them. The Responses We Expected The Responses That Surprised Us 1. Don’t take without asking; Wait until they’re offered....

Cheers to a classic that won your hearts this year. The best part about this fizzy, salty, sour drink? It’s a classic. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox “: “Tastes just as good in San Antonio as it does in Lubbock. Salting the rim is just gilding the lily. “It us a drink I used to have many years ago going to Lubbock. I’ve made it at home and recently spent time in Lubbock at the Overton Hotel....

I grew up hating this “weird” recipe, and now I’m nostalgic for it. Turns out, this controversial recipe is a bit of a cult classic. But be warned: It is not to be mistaken with spaghetti. Credit:Hannah Hufham, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle In fact, there seems to be countless variations. Dont ask me why! My cousin still swears that it smelled repulsive, but admittedly we’d always play it up for dramatics....

I call them desperation cookies. Let’s face it, sometimes you just really, really need acookie. Its desperation cookie time. Credit:Hannah Zimmerman / Southern Living This is when I turn to our favorite and easiest recipe around: a four-ingredient cookie. These peanut butter cookies may become your new favorite. Dont let the name fool you. I bake these cookies even when times arent desperate. They are just that good. There’s no flour, no creaming butter, nothing fancy....

On your way to the beach, make a detour and explore this small Florida town. It’s located about 50 miles inland and is less than an hour’s drive to the beach. The heyday of the town was in the Victorian era when many of its historic buildings were constructed. Credit: felixmizioznikov/Getty Images DeFuniak Springs’s old railroad depot is now home to the Walton County Heritage Museum. Grab A Bite While you’re in town, don’t missCafe NOLAfor New Orleans-inspired cuisine....

When prepared correctly, venison’s flavor and texture can surpass any other red meat. Read on to find out the five things you should know about how to cook venison. Stacy Pilgreen-Harrisis the author of the blogStacy Lyn Harrisand several books includingRecipes and Tips for Sustainable Living. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners Tougher muscles from the shoulder, shank or neck should be braised or stewed slow and low....