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Compost is delicious trash salad for your soil.

Vermont Just Banned Residents From Throwing Food Scraps in the Trash

The state has expanded its trash pick-up services to accommodate the new policy, but many residents are already composting pros.

The EatOkra App Makes It Easy to Find—and Support—Black-Owned Restaurants in Your Neighborhood

EatOkra is an easy-to-use directory of Black-owned businesses in places like Chicago, New York, and other cities across the U.S.

Meet Ice Cream Scientist Dr. Maya Warren

Dr. Maya Warren spoke with us about how she turned her passion for ice cream and food science into one of the coolest jobs ever.

Wax paper is great for keeping your counter space clean (as seen above).

Wax Paper vs. Parchment Paper: What’s the Difference for Cooking?

These two paper goods are a common sight in kitchens, but there's an important—and potentially flammable—distinction to make between them.

A stand at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey.

Herb vs. Spice: What’s the Difference?

Simon and Garfunkel sang about herbs, not spices—but that’s not the only difference between the two.

35 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in July

Get ready to celebrate a month full of quirky holidays—not just Independence Day—in classic summer style.

England’s Hobbs House Bakery Just Threw a Birthday Party for Its 65-Year-Old Sourdough Starter

Since 1955, the same starter has been providing Hobbs House Bakery in England with delicious loaves of sourdough bread.

Joseph Lee: The 19th-Century Black Baking Pioneer Whose Bread-Crumbing Machine Revolutionized Hotel Kitchens

Joseph Lee was sick of seeing slightly stale bread get tossed in the trash, so he found a way to give it a second life.

7-Eleven Cancels Its Annual Slurpee Giveaway Due to COVID-19

7-11 Day has been canceled due to COVID-19, but there's still a way for customers to claim their free Slurpee from 7-Eleven this year.

Aldi is known for its unique cost-cutting measures that allow the chain to have some of the lowest prices for groceries.

11 Secrets of Aldi Employees

The grocery chain's employees walk tens of thousands of steps every day. They're entitled to sit down at the cash register.

5 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last

Bananas are a great food to have around, but unfortunately they can go bad quite quickly. These simple hacks will keep them fresh for longer.

A dog (not Poppy) shows off its sniffer.

Dog in Australia Digs Up Two-Pound Truffle Worth $1000

Poppy, a truffle-sniffing dog in training, recently unearthed the largest truffle ever discovered on the farm where she works.

Cracker Barrel Adds Booze to the Menu for the First Time in Its History

After testing wine, beer, and mimosas at several locations, Cracker Barrel is expanding its drink menu to more stores.

Al Capone: Public Enemy #1, soup kitchen proprietor

When Al Capone Ran a Soup Kitchen During the Great Depression

During the Great Depression, 50 percent of Chicago's workforce was out of a job. Al Capone, the city's bloodthirstiest gangster, stepped in feed the hungry.

Move Over, Mister Softee: Margarita Trucks Are Bringing Cocktails to Your Doorstep

The only thing better than spotting an ice cream truck is spotting a similar vehicle that serves tequila.

These chalky discs are headed back to your Necco' the woods soon.

Finally: Necco Wafers Are Officially Back After a Two-Year Absence

Two years after Necco shut its doors for good, Necco Wafers are headed back to your necco’ the woods.

Instead of Taco Tuesday, Sweden Celebrates Taco Friday (or Taco Fredag)

In Sweden, Fridays are a time to indulge in tacos topped with cucumber and pineapple and cozy up on the couch with loved ones.

The Clever Reason Oranges Are Sold in Red Mesh Bags

Orange citrus is almost always sold in red packaging, and the reason for that has to do with how our brains perceive color.

Chuck E. Cheese Disguises Itself as Pasqually's Pizza & Wings on Delivery Apps

Chuck E. Cheese has transitioned to delivery, and the company is selling its pizza under a new name on delivery apps to broaden its appeal.

10 Thrifty Facts About Aldi

The economy supermarket giant was founded by two German entrepreneurs—one of whom was once held 17 days for ransom.

Now you can enjoy airplane snacks without leaving the comfort of home confinement.

Frequent Travelers Can Get Their Mile-High Snack Fix With Airplane Food at Home

Popular airplane snacks like Biscoff cookies and JetBlue's cheese trays aren't going to waste. They're going to grounded travelers and frontline healthcare workers.

10 Innovative (and Delicious) Ways to Use Your Food Scraps

Tired of wasting food? Make the most of your grocery haul with these 10 creative ways to repurpose your food scraps.

4 Helpful Tips for Freezing Food

We asked Chef Frank Proto from the Institute of Culinary Education to get some tips on freezing foods, ranging from vegetables to meats.

Free up some precious refrigerator real estate.

20 Foods You Don’t Need to Refrigerate

If your fridge is quickly reaching capacity, read this list of foods that can be stored at room temperature before your next grocery run.

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