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Clearing Up the Confusion Around Date Labels on Packaged Foods Dec. 13, 2021

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No doubt, you've noticed that some food products come with dates and codes printed on them. And who ... Read More

Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner Dec. 07, 2021

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Fed up with all the greasy smudges and fingerprints on your stainless steel appliances but also tire... Read More

Why You May or May Not Need an Air Fryer Dec. 06, 2021

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Air fryers are sweeping the nation. But what is an air fryer? How does it work? And, most importantl... Read More

Today's Kitchen Dec. 04, 2021

The Art of Design

The kitchen is the heart of the house. Increasingly important and more frequented, kitchens have gon... Read More

How to Store Bread to Keep It Fresher Longer Dec. 01, 2021

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Bread has a certain shelf life, beyond which it can go stale, become moldy and, in a short time, ine... Read More

Classic Ann Landers Nov. 28, 2021

Classic Ann Landers

Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More

Make a Curved Glass Block Wall for a Shower Oct. 28, 2021

Here's How

Dear James: I want to build a curved glass block wall for a shower stall and a straight one in my ki... Read More

How to Cook Your Way Out of These Common Kitchen Mistakes Oct. 18, 2021

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It happened again; I suffered a kitchen disaster. Boy, do I hate when that happens! This time, I rui... Read More

The Best Sweet Corn Tricks Ever Plus More Great Reader Tips Oct. 12, 2021

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Last week's mail certainly proved my theory that we have the best expert community going on here at ... Read More

Stop Making These Dishwasher Mistakes Oct. 05, 2021

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MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rins... Read More

A Surprising Reason to Use Fresh Ginger in Homemade Marinade Sep. 30, 2021

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The nicest thing happened to me one day as I rifled through the mail. I got a letter from Dr. C. Eug... Read More

What to Do When You Have Too Many of These Things Sep. 28, 2021

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Before we get going here, and in the interest of full disclosure, I have an inner hoarder who puts u... Read More

Cleverly Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftovers Sep. 27, 2021

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If your refrigerator is at all like mine, it harbors an odd assortment of leftovers and "almost gone... Read More

With Meal Planning, Think Cost Per Serving, Not Price Per Pound Sep. 21, 2021

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Pop quiz: Which is the better buy? Pork tenderloin for $2.97 per pound or boneless pork chops at $3.... Read More

White Kitchens Sep. 18, 2021

The Art of Design

White kitchens never go out of style. It seems every decade or so the famous All White Kitchen comes... Read More

Flavored Vinegars Make Elegant Holiday Gifts Sep. 16, 2021

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Just as I was wondering what on earth I would do with all of the basil, oregano and chives in my gar... Read More

How to Regrow Scallions and Other Vegetables from Scraps Sep. 13, 2021

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At our house, we're getting much better with storing and using up produce. In fact, we've all but co... Read More

A Guide for How to Be a Gracious Houseguest Sep. 09, 2021

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It was shocking, if not surreal. The email was from a woman I'd never met and whose name I recognize... Read More

Ask Me Anything: Help! My White Laundry Is Coming out Dingy and Gray, and Which Size Instant Pot? Sep. 08, 2021

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Dear Mary: How can I whiten my whites? I have well water, and I use homemade laundry detergent. But ... Read More

Argument on the Front Burner Sep. 03, 2021

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I would like your opinion on a recent incident that happened to me. I went to my son's h... Read More