Turns out, these butter covers arent exactly the same. However, for whatever reason, I didnt initially follow her lead in my own home. In modern times, its sometimes seen as badnot to refrigeratemost things, including butter. Credit:Amazon Turns out, that is not always the case. Butter can, in fact,be left out at room temperatureall the time if you store it correctly. Thats where a butter crock comes in. Credit:Amazon In reality, both work well for their purposes, but which you use depends on your preference....

Recently, we asked our Facebook audience, What appetizers do you serve before Thanksgiving dinner? Im hungry over and over again? Everyone will come to the kitchen, feed themselves, and be on his or her merry way. Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee I can assure you that eating breakfast will not ruin their appetite for a meal thats occurring hours later. If anything, it will help them feel more hungry instead of straight-up queasy from not eating all day....

Three words: reservoir for bacteria. When it comes to handling eggshells in the kitchen, there are some precautions to take. But did you know there are some good uses for those used eggshells? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Coxe Here’s how to keep everything clean and some better uses for your empty shells. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Coxe Storing Eggs First things first. When shopping for eggs, always check for shells that are clean with no cracks....

And other cheese mistakes you should avoid, according to an expert cheesemonger. He shared with us a slew of tips and tidbits about cheese storage. The first is not buying fresh cheese. Credit: Getty/a-lesa “If you’re making a cheese plate, trim the outside edges that have touched the plastic. That will help improve the flavor greatly,” he says. You should avoid buying cheese wrapped inplastic wrap. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley...

The not-so-shiny truth about using this kitchen staple for food storage. Its certainly convenient, but is aluminum foil actually asafe way to store leftover food? According to experts, its usually not. Credit:Getty Images Unlike other popular methods of storing leftoverslike in plastic bags and Tupperwarefoil cannot create an airtight seal. The CDC estimates that about one in every four people carry staph on their skin and in their nose. Food can become contaminated with staph if people who carry the bacteria touch it without first washing their hands....

It’s like a real-life link in bio for your go-to products and current things youre loving. But there are two occasions each year when I know were all committed to girls night. What In The World Is A Favorite Things Party? Credit:Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images No, notliterallyyour favorite scarf out of your closet or that holy grail face cream sitting on your vanity. Why Throw A Favorite Things Party? These little luxuries are the special things you ask for on your birthday or anniversary....

There’s nothing like uninterrupted time with your bestie. Here are seven reasons to plan a trip with your girlfriends every year. In fact, sometimes theyre downright chaotic. Credit:Getty Images Your gals will be waiting for a late-night chatafteryouve completed your full bath routine. A dedicated time every year to remember this important but oft-forgotten part of ourselves is an absolute must. And even if they dontno big deal. Credit: Robbie Caponetto...

It’s time to make some memories with your lifelong travel buddy. And we bet you’ll have a heck of a good time while you’re at it. To prove it, here are six reasons you should plan an annual trip with your mom. Credit:Everett Collection You’ll see more of her true personality and she yours. Even taking one trip together is a blessing you’ll be sure to cherish for years to come....

There’s no one better to make memories with than your forever sidekick. Getty Images Theres nothing quite like the relationship between sisters. And what better way to reconnect than by taking a fun-filled trip together? Credit:Getty Images Getting quality one-on-one time together is the real magic of a sister trip. You shouldn’t have to wait until Thanksgiving and other busy, too-short holidays. Countless childhood holidays and vacations have prepared to you to be the best travel partners....

Turns out this old wives' tale really works! Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner Tricks for helpingcut flowers stay freshare a dime a dozen. Some say a shot of vodka will get the job done; others argue that aspirin is the answer. Credit:Robbie Caponetto; Produced: Kathleen Varner Bleach, apple cider vinegar, and even hairspray have also been touted as flower-savers. How Does A Penny In Flower Water Work? Putting a penny in flower water keeps flowers alive longer because copper is a fungicide....

The white blooms are a welcome sign of spring until their smell hits your nose. That offensive scent isnt the only thing bothersome about Bradford pear trees. Heres why you should rethink Bradford pear trees and what to do about them. Credit:Teeniemarie/Getty Images Why Are Bradford Pear Trees Undesirable? Theres a lot wrong with Bradford pears. Sure, they havebeautiful white bloomsin early spring before their leaves emerge. Credit: Steve Bender...

Rollin down the river. Among the top five most popular rivers when it comes to river cruising? The Danube, Rhine, Seine, Nile, and…Mississippi. Credit:American Cruise Lines Thats righttheres river cruising right here in the Southeast. Meander the Intracoastal Waterway, stopping inHilton Head,Savannah, and Jekyll Island along the way. Three riverboats make the voyage, including the brand newAmerican Liberty, which made its debut in 2024. Credit:Courtesy American Cruise Lines Explore the heart of Florida on an eight-dayGreat Rivers of Florida Cruise, sailing roundtrip fromJacksonville....

Don’t give up on your mums just yet. Once those colorful blooms begin to fade, though, most gardeners toss the mums out. It’s a shame, because garden mums are usually hardy and can be replanted in the ground. Credit:Carolyn Ann Ryan / Getty Images Instead of wasting your mums on a repeating cycle every year, plant them in the garden to overwinter. Those mums will thank you by showing off their blooms next fall....