Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock There’s a reason why we leave cookies out during Christmas, and, come to find out, there’s also an explanation for how we came to enjoy gingerbread treats, an enduring symbol of this time of year. It appears that gingerbread is much older than you might … Read more
Recently, an Olive Garden menu from the ’90s gave us mad nostalgia and reminded us of all the delicious meals we have enjoyed over the years with the Garden’s soup and breadsticks on the side. Of all the secrets you didn’t know about Olive Garden restaurants, one key to enjoying … Read more
PeopleImages/Shutterstock Diner décor is one of our favorite underrated kitchen design ideas. Some pops of high-contrast color, a checkerboard floor, and a bit of Coke merch — we totally rock with the vibes. One aspect of the diner aesthetic that’s always a welcome addition in a serious … Read more
Zamrznuti tonovi/Shutterstock Too often, holiday dinnerware focuses on the same old motifs: red and green everything, mistletoe sprigs, Santa’s jolly face, elves, reindeer, and so on. That’s why the Royal Norfolk Turquoise Swirl Stoneware Dinner Plates from Dollar Tree, currently available for $1.50 each (available online in multiples … Read more
Pawel Kacperek/Getty Images We know parchment paper makes cleanup much easier when using the oven and helps protect your baking pans. But what about wax paper? The two are very similar, but you should never use wax paper when cooking with an oven. Otherwise, you may not only … Read more
Steve Proehl/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how altruistic your heart is, sometimes holiday shopping for loved ones turns into a boon for you, too. The deals are popping, the special buys are on display, and your wallet is … Read more
lev radin/Shutterstock We’re so enamored of uncovering budget-friendly kitchen finds at secondhand stores that you might call us thrift-oholics. From vintage glass Weck jars to like-new small appliances to gorgeous china that Nana’s family didn’t want to hang onto, we keep adding to our list of must-search … Read more
Kajakiki/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Eggnog is one of our favorite tipples of the holiday season, but why not hack it to make it better? We’ve previously covered how to elevate store-bought gravy by dousing it with alcohol, but our eggnog … Read more