Planning & Prep
Refine your routine with tips to get you through the week. Learn about the connection between grocery lists and budgeting, find lunchtime inspo, understand food labels & more.
Planning & Prep
What is Meal Planning and Why is It Important?
Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading…...
Oct 8, 2021
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How to Store Vegetables to Keep Them Fresh
How to store vegetables in the fridge It's second nature to put vegetables into the fridge as you unpack your shopping bags, but not all vegetables should go from the bag to the refrigerator. Some…...
Feb 9, 2022
Planning & Prep
The Best Food Plating Ideas for Parties and Get-Togethers
Food just tastes better when it looks good, right? We're all for rustic, home-cooked meals that look and taste like they've been made with love. But once in a while, it's fun to switch things…...
Feb 3, 2022
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How to Clean a Knife + Other Care Tips You’ll Need
Caring for knives properly is an important skill for any home chef to have. If you're going to invest in a good-quality knife that lets you perfect your skills in the kitchen, you might as well learn…...
Jan 27, 2022
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How to Organize Spices: 4 Great Spice Rack Ideas + Tips
Spices are a handy item to have in your kitchen, adding flavor, aroma, and depth to all your recipes. If you love experimenting with new recipes, this can result in racking up quite a large…...
Jan 27, 2022
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What is Cheese Cloth? + How to Use and Clean
If you’ve been experimenting with different types of cooking, you may have come across a recipe that instructs you to use a cheese cloth. If you don’t already have one in your home, you may…...
Jan 18, 2022
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How to Plant Dragon Fruit Cuttings + Tips
The exotic-looking dragon fruit plant is part of the cactus family. This plant produces a unique-looking flower which only blooms at night and is pollinated by nocturnal moths. It also produces a brightly colored fruit that has a…...
Jan 13, 2022
Planning & Prep
How to Store Fruit for Maximum Freshness
Fruit truly is “nature’s candy.” It’s sweet, refreshing, and delicious – but it’s often just not the same if it isn’t stored correctly. Learning the ins and outs of how to store fruit will help…...
Jan 11, 2022
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How to Bag Groceries: The Ultimate Guide for Shoppers
Learning how to bag groceries is an essential skill, whether you’re a professional shopper or you want to make your grocery experience as pleasant as possible. Once you know how to bag groceries properly, you’ll…...
Nov 5, 2021
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When Do Grocery Stores Restock? A Simple Guide for Shoppers
It’s frustrating when you head to the grocery store and find that they’re out of the products you need or that many of the items are very close to their expiration date. If this has…...
Oct 18, 2021