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Tossing those giblets in the trash? Read this before you make your final decision. Whats in that bag? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Todays cooks buying a grocery store turkey often use giblets in recipes likeGiblet Gravyor homemade stock. But if you’re unfamiliar with the offal, those edible internal parts, it’s time to learn. Bill Nolanis a ButterballTurkey Talk-Linesupervisor and retired chef. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox...

These gorgeous root vegetables are so much more than a salad topper. That is why they’re often some of thespring’s first new crops. These arent just any radishes though. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Slice into one to reveal the bright watermelon-colored flesh thats mild with a peppery bite. Read on to learn more about these pretty radishes and how to use them in your cooking. What Are Watermelon Radishes?...

White peaches are a white-fleshed stone fruit that is a delicious alternative to yellow peaches. Theres few pleasures quite like biting into a juicy white peach on a warm summer afternoon. Meet The Experts What Are White Peaches? White Peaches.Credit: Photo © Maximilian Stock Ltd./Getty Images White peaches, just like yellow peaches, are astone fruit, but they taste a little different. White peaches have an exceptionally sweet flavor profile given the fruits low-acid content....

As white strawberries become more mainstream, learn what sets them apart form their red counterparts. But white strawberries are a new one for many peopleor at least, they’renewer. White strawberries have only been in mainstream supermarkets for a few years. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Before that, they were exclusive items on high-end restaurant menus and at luxury fruit markets. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Are White Strawberries?...

They’re all delicious, but only one is real. As are both meringue andwhipped creamfor topping. Genuine Key lime pies are yellow. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Without access to real Key limes, bakers would occasionally substitute lemons in their Key lime pie recipes. Lemons being yellow, consumers mistakenly came to view yellow Key lime pie as fraudulent. Despite the pies popularity in New York, don’t let anyone tell youthe dish originated there, either....

Everything to know about feeding birds in winter months, including if you oughta change their food. It may have you wonderingwhat do birds eat in the winter months? During the winter, birds stay busy looking for high-fat and high-protein foods during the day. Credit:Getty Images Being successful at the fat reserves game requires significant food consumption. For example, chickadees are known to eat more than 35 percent of their body weight every day....

When you give a bouquet, it helps to know the meaning of red roses and other rose colors. Red roses are the symbol of love and romance but what about yellow roses, what’s their meaning? Do you know what it means if someone brings peach-toned roses to a dinner party? Credit:Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images What if you get an arrangement of light pink roses? Rosescome in a huge variety of colors....

What’s the difference between Category 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5? Learn what hurricane categories mean and how to prepare for a hurricane. But what exactly is the difference between atropical stormand a Category 3 or a Category 5 storm? Credit: Harvepino/Getty Images Read on for details on how strong these storms are and how to prepare. The scale lays out the speed of the wind and the punch in ofdamage and impactit can have....

Learn what fabric softener does, when to use it, and how it can enhance your laundry routine. The coating helps reduce static cling and most liquid fabric softeners also add fragrance to our laundry. Let’s explore more about what fabric softeners do in thelaundry room. Credit:Getty Images How Does Fabric Softener Work? The coating also adds a layer of protection to fibers to helpprevent fading, stretching, and pilling. The static electricity forms in the dryer as loose electrons give clothing atoms a negative charge....

Whether bright and bold or subtle and subdued, your front door color makes a statement beyond curb appeal. Here’s what those front door colors mean. Hector M Sanchez Gone are the days of boring, neutral doors. Credit:Hector M Sanchez Whether bright and bold or subtle and subdued, the color of yourfront dooris a statement in itself. And an important oneit’s about more than just curb appeal. After all, it’s the first thing guests see before you even bring up the door....

It’s an increasingly popular travel hack, but will it pay off before your flight? Getty Images Manyfrequent travelerstry travel hacks and tips in an attempt to have a better airport andflightexperience. When doing this, the risk is real. Credit:Getty Images So, why is this hack so popular? And does it work? Sometimes, flights are overbooked or heavily pre-assigned, meaning the remaining seats may be the least desirable. You get what you get," said Bourgerie....

Nothing fancies up a room quite like a cachepot. Making it pretty, as many a Southern grandma would say. This traditional decorative planter isnt your basic pot, and thats precisely why Southerners love it. Credit:Hector Sanchez What Is a Cachepot? Put simply, a cachepot is a plant pot without a drainage hole in the bottom. Its derived from the French language, meaning literally hide a pot and pronounced likecash-poe. No ones the wiser!...

Diners in the know leap at the chance to order a dish made with these delightfully sweet onions. Caitlin Bensel What Is A Vidalia Onion? A Vidalia onion is a hybrid Granex yellow onion lauded for its sweet, mild flavor. Credit:Caitlin Bensel She also notes that Vidalia onions are the official state vegetable of Georgia. How Do Vidalia Onions Differ From Yellow Onions? Page says that Vidalia onions are distinguished from common yellow onions by their naturally sweet taste....