May 2026
Does Bacon Need to Be Refrigerated?
You bought a package of bacon and left it on the counter while you unpacked the groceries. Now it has been sitting out for about 45 minutes. You are wondering whether bacon really needs to go straight back in the fridge, or whether it can sit out a bit longer while you get organized. Does…
Does Ham Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just got home from the grocery store with a cooked spiral ham, a can of ham, and a whole country ham from the specialty shop. Three hams. Three completely different storage answers. Which ones go in the fridge, which can stay in the pantry, and what happens if you get it wrong? Does ham…
Does Prosciutto Need to Be Refrigerated?
You bought a whole prosciutto leg from a specialty shop and are wondering whether it needs to go straight in the fridge or can hang in your pantry like it was hanging at the store. Next to it in the bag is a package of sliced prosciutto from the deli counter. Same shopping trip, two…
Does Bacon Go Bad? Shelf Life for Raw, Cooked, and Turkey Bacon
You opened a package of bacon four days ago, cooked some for breakfast, and left the rest in the fridge loosely wrapped. Now it is Monday. You have raw strips left and a container of cooked bacon from the weekend. Are both still good? Does bacon go bad? The short answer: Yes, bacon goes bad,…
Does Prosciutto Go Bad? Shelf Life for Crudo, Cotto, and Sliced
You have a few slices of paper-thin prosciutto crudo left from a charcuterie board, and a package of the thicker, pinker prosciutto from the deli counter from earlier in the week. Same name on both labels. Very different products. Very different shelf lives. Does prosciutto go bad? The short answer: Yes, prosciutto goes bad, but…
Emmy-Winning Director Adam Wood Brings Powerful Holocaust Documentary ‘Hold Onto Your Music: A Mother’s Legacy’ to Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
Emmy-winning filmmaker Adam R. Wood will spotlight an emotional story of survival, music, and legacy this week as his documentary Hold Onto Your Music: A Mother’s Legacy serves as the Closing Night film for the Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival on May 19 at the Museum of Tolerance. Co-directed alongside Academy Award nominee Josh Aronson,…
From Fire Recovery to Fresh Roots: Inside Monarch Nursery’s New Beginning
Monarch Nursery is more than just a new plant destination for Los Angeles — it’s a story of rebuilding, resilience, and passion blooming after heartbreak. Recently opened by British transplants Jasper Watts and Anton van der Woude, the nursery represents a fresh start for two longtime Angelenos whose previous businesses were devastated by the challenges…
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE NEW ALBUM ‘I BUILT YOU A TOWER’ OUT JUNE 5TH
Indie rock favorites Death Cab for Cutie are ushering in a new era with the upcoming release of their album I Built You A Tower, arriving June 5 via ANTI- Records. The band dropped their latest single and music video, “Punching The Flowers,” the second track unveiled from the album last month. The song delivers…
Natalie Dormer Launches a One-Day 50% Off Merchandise Sale with Free Worldwide Shipping
Natalie Dormer kicked off Monday with a deal for her supporters. A 50% off sale is running across her full merchandise line today, and it ends when May 18, 2026, does. The announcement went up on her Instagram. No specific products were named in the post. The full catalog is accessible through the link in…
Astronaut Reid Wiseman Receives A Touching Gift From Daughter Katey
Reid Wiseman, the NASA astronaut known to his followers as @astro_reid, got something meaningful from his daughter Katey this week. The Oprah Winfrey Network’s podcast account shared the moment on Instagram on May 18. “What a beautiful gift from Katey Wiseman to her father @astro_reid,” the caption read, followed by a single crying emoji. The…