The answer is yesand no. Aluminum foilcan be a brilliant tool in the kitchen. But can aluminum foil over a roasting turkey do anything? Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood You want your turkey to be moistand not just the dark meatand flavorful. Learn if foil over turkey is helpful or not. Plus, find out if you should use aluminum foil at any other point in the turkey-cooking process....

Two Southern chefs shared their expert insight into whether or not you should drain canned vegetables before cooking them. “We had beautifulvegetable gardens, but many canned foods were still used.” What Is The Liquid In Canned Vegetables? Credit:Getty Images Canning, a method forpreserving fresh ingredients, dates back to the early 1800s. So what exactly is the liquid in canned vegetables? Should You Drain Canned Vegetables? The reason has everything to do with the salt and preservative content in the brine....

The answer is…both! Read on to find out why. Every time you make a casserole ahead of time and freeze it, an angel gets its wings. Credit: Iain Bagwell (Or something like that.) Everyone can agree that any meal prep done ahead of time is time well spent. Can You Freeze Casseroles? Most casseroles freeze beautifully, and will last three to six months in the freezer. Should You Freeze A Casserole Before Or After You Bake It?...

While birds may not choose to bathe during the coldest weather, they still need water to thrive. Learn how to provide a water source for birds during the winter. The stress of expanding and contracting can cause crazing, cracking, and brittleness. Credit:Getty Images Winter temperatures can leave the water inbirdbaths frozencreating potential harm to birds and damage to the birdbath. But they don’t do well when the water freezes. Concrete is a porous material and when water seeps into the pores and freezes it expands causing small cracks....

As it turns out, there is a correct way to deck the halls. Nothing says Christmas quite like decorating the house and tree. Alison Gootee Should You Light a Christmas Tree From The Top or Bottom? Credit:PHOTO: HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; STYLING: PAIGE MULLINS Christmas trees should be lit from the bottom up, says Rose. Is There A Difference When Lighting Faux Vs. Real Tree? Yes, there are differences to keep in mind....

Is the “pre-work” of choosing your entree before you arrive a net positive or negative? Here’s what to know. This increased access has profoundly changed the experience of dining out in ways big and small. Credit:Nadija Pavlovic/Getty Images Is there counter service or full service? White tablecloths or casual diner seating? “People who go topopular restaurantstypically have some engagement with them on social media,” Lee says. Credit: Robbie Caponetto “It’s the responsibility of the restaurant to match the experience they promise online....

Is this paint trend right for your room? Here’s what designers have to say. Consider your walls, trim, andceilingbefore heading to the paint store. Credit:David Christenson; Design by Mark Williams Design In 2024, matching your trim to the walls isback in style. However, rest assured that separate trim and wall shades wont make your home look outdated just yet. Both methods can be used to elevate a room and make the wall shine in different ways....

An expert explains whether or not the orientation of your silverware in the dishwasher matters. Hailey Becnelis a cleaning expert and the founder of@thecleaningchannel. “A good rule of thumb is to start by purchasing a high-quality detergent,” says Becnel. Credit: Getty Images “My favorite is Cascade because it is guaranteed to leave your silverware sparkling.” Should You Point Silverware Up Or Down? It’s important to remind any family member who helps unload the dishwasher of this tip!...

What inquiring Southerners need to know. Its a sign that snow and ice is forecasted. Frozen wipers not only impede snow removal, they are also at risk of being damaged when turned on. Credit:Getty Images Raising windshield wipers is a practice that likely boggles those unaccustomed to winter weather. But withtemperatures set to plummetacross the country, we have to know: should we do it too? To Lift Or Not To Lift?...

We store so many other fruits in the fridgewhy not bananas? Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Let me tell you a tale as old as time. No problem, you think. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox You’ll just let them get really ripe, then you’ll bake a loaf ofbanana bread. Now I know you’re thinking: There must be a better way. Can you refrigerate bananas? Credit: Getty Images What about the freezer?...

Although they might not be as common today, you still need a place to store your bread. And if your pantry’s full, that spot might just be the fridge. The refrigerator makes sense aesthetically since it frees up counter space. Credit:Getty Images / Basak Gurbuz Derman This is what we learned. Should Bread Be Refrigerated? According to Baker, it isn’t advisable to store bread in the refrigerator. Credit:Getty Images / Aleksandra Pavlova...

Or is the counter the right spot for citrus to keep it fresh? Do lemons go bad when stored on the counter? For long-term storage, the fridge is your best bet. Credit:Caitlin Bensel But don’t just toss them in the fridge willy-nilly. Caitlin Bensel Do Lemons Go Bad? Like all fresh fruit, lemons do go bad. Lemons that have gone bad typically become very soft. If your lemons display any of these signs, its best to just toss them out....

Don’t let that leftover wine go to waste. The conundrum may leave you wondering: How long does leftover wine last? And should you refrigerate leftover wine? Credit:Caitlin Bensel Sarah Malikis an associate professor at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte Campus. Does Wine Go Bad? Unfortunately, wine can go bad. If unopened wine is stored properly, it can last for years and years. However, opened wine generally only lasts a few days....