Cooking in a slow cooker can make homemade meals easier, more economical and less time-consuming. From tenderizing inexpensive cuts of meat to reducing cleanup and making meal prep easier, discover why using your slow cooker as much as possible can become one of the best habits in your kitchen.
Can fermented cabbage help us get rid of plastic? Researchers discovered that a bacterium isolated from kimchi can bind nanoplastics and help mice eliminate more of them through the digestive system. It doesn’t prove eating kimchi removes microplastics from people—but the research is fascinating.
The FDA’s milk safety programs have faced changes and cuts, raising questions about how our milk is tested and monitored. Here’s what actually happened, what it means for consumers, and why pasteurization and food-safety oversight still matter.
It’s My Profile: You Don’t Get to Decide What I Post Have you ever posted something on social media and suddenly someone appears in your comments telling you what you should post, what you shouldn’t post, or what they think you have the right to say? Apparently, some people have
Wawa or Sheetz? If you’re from South Jersey, that’s not just a question—it’s practically a loyalty test. From hoagies and coffee to road trips and regional pride, I’m diving into the great convenience-store rivalry. And yes, this South Jersey girl has definitely picked a side.
Foodborne Illnesses & Food Recalls: What You Need to Know in 2026 Food recalls seem to be everywhere lately. From fresh produce and eggs to cheese, frozen fruit, peppers, and packaged foods, consumers are seeing more food-safety alerts than ever. But what is actually making people sick? What do
Prep Once, Make Cooking Easier All Week: Freezer Cubes You’ll Be Glad You Made Meal prep doesn’t have to mean spending an entire Sunday cooking dozens of meals. Sometimes the smartest kind of prep is simply having small ingredients ready to grab when you need them. One of my favorite
The Humble Mason Jar: A Little History Behind a Kitchen Staple If you walk into my kitchen or probably the kitchen of anyone who cans, preserves, gardens, or tries to be a little more self-sufficient you’re going to find Mason jars. Probably a lot of them. Some are filled with
Ugly but Good… Let’s be honest… Not every meal that comes out of the kitchen belongs on the cover of a cookbook. Some dishes look absolutely terrible. Lopsided. Brown. Mushy. Maybe a little too crispy around the edges. You stand there looking at it thinking, “Well… nobody is going to
The Best Raisins I Ever Made: Dehydrating Organic Black Grapes I’ve always enjoyed experimenting with different fruits in my food dehydrator. Whenever I find organic grapes on sale, I bring them home, wash them thoroughly, and let the dehydrator work its magic. Homemade raisins are incredibly easy to make, and
