2026
Want to Start an Herb Garden? These 5 Are Almost Impossible to Kill
In my ideal world, I’d have a full vegetable garden—raised beds overflowing with tomatoes, greens, and herbs that I could wander out and snip from while cooking dinner. But right now, I live in an apartment in Portland with very little outdoor space, which means my gardening ambitions have had to get a little more…
Does Sesame Oil Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just finished cooking and now you are holding that bottle of sesame oil wondering where it belongs. Does sesame oil need to be refrigerated? The short answer: It depends on which type you have. Toasted (dark) sesame oil should be refrigerated after opening. Plain (light) sesame oil is more stable and can live in…
Does Avocado Oil Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just finished cooking and now you are standing there with an open bottle of avocado oil wondering where it belongs. Does avocado oil need to be refrigerated? The short answer: No, avocado oil does not need to be refrigerated before or after opening. A cool, dark pantry is the standard storage recommendation. Refrigeration is…
Does Avocado Oil Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You spot that bottle of avocado oil in the back of the cabinet and realize it has been sitting there for quite a while. The question that follows: does avocado oil go bad? The short answer: Yes, avocado oil does go bad. Like all cooking oils, it goes rancid over time through a process called…
Does Sesame Oil Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You reach for that bottle of sesame oil and realize it has been sitting in the cabinet for months. The question hits: does sesame oil go bad? The short answer: Yes, sesame oil does go bad. Unlike ultra-stable oils such as coconut oil, sesame oil is primarily made up of unsaturated fats that are prone…
The Best Gluten-Free Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes
At a Glance 15 min prep 8 crab cakes Gluten-free Dairy-free option The secret: Schär gluten-free cracker crumbs + a 1-hour chill = crab cakes that hold together perfectly and taste like the real deal. If there’s one thing most people know about Maryland, it’s that they take their crab very seriously. And after moving…
How to Reduce Allergy Symptoms This Pollen Season: 13 Proven Tips
Can You Really Reduce Allergy Symptoms at Home? Yes. A combination of better indoor air quality, timed medications, and a few smart daily habits can significantly reduce how hard pollen season hits you. The key is acting before symptoms peak, not after. Fastest win: Start your allergy medication two to four weeks before your season…
Nicholas Brendon Dies: ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Actor Was 54
Nicholas Brendon, known for being part of the Scooby gang on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died. He was 54. A former castmate confirmed the news to Deadline. Brendon’s family issued a statement saying that the actor had died on Friday, March 20, “in his sleep of natural causes.” “We are heartbroken to share the…
New Old Rules: White House Says Bill Maher Getting Mark Twain Prize Is “Literally Fake News”
The Trump administration insists Bill Maher will not be receiving the prestigious Mark Twain Award for American Humor. “This is fake news,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday as reports circulated that the Real Time host was going to enter the pantheon of comedy with the honor. “Bill Maher will NOT be getting…
Nicholas Brendon’s ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Co-Stars Pay Tribute To Xander Actor: “My Sweet Nicky”
As fans and loved ones mourn the death of Nicholas Brendon, his Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-stars are paying tribute. Following Brendon’s death at age 54, the cast of the WB series (1997-2003) remembered the actor who played Xander. “My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers,” wrote Alyson Hannigan, who…