How to Get ChapStick Out of Clothes (and Lip Balm Too)
I reached into my coat pocket at a restaurant and felt it immediately. The cap had come off my ChapStick at some point during the day, and the tube had been sitting open against the lining of my jacket, slowly softening in the warmth of my body heat. The damage was a waxy, slightly shiny…
How to Get Deodorant Off Black Clothes: The Two-Minute Fix
I was walking out the door when I saw it. Black dress shirt, ironed, ready for a dinner reservation I had made three weeks ago. And right across the left side, a white chalky streak from my antiperspirant that had transferred when I pulled the shirt over my head. Twelve minutes until I needed to…
Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated? American Eggs Yes. European Eggs No. Here Is Why.
You just got back from a farmers market with fresh unwashed eggs and are wondering if they need to go in the fridge. Or you saw a cooking video where European eggs sat on a countertop for days and you are confused about why American eggs are different. Or you left your eggs on the…
Do Eggs Go Bad? Float Test, Shelf Life and Carton Dates Explained
There is a carton of eggs in the fridge and the sell-by date was two weeks ago. Or you found eggs that have been sitting on the counter and are not sure whether they are still safe. Do eggs go bad? The short answer: Yes, eggs go bad, but the dates on the carton are…
Does Cottage Cheese Go Bad? Shelf Life, Spoilage Signs and the Smell Test Problem
You just opened a container of cottage cheese and it smells a little tangy. Or there is a tub in the fridge from last week and you are not sure whether it is still good. Does cottage cheese go bad? The short answer: Yes, cottage cheese goes bad, and faster than most people expect. According…
Does Cottage Cheese Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just got back from the grocery store and are putting things away. Does the cottage cheese go in the fridge immediately, or can it sit on the counter while you finish unpacking? And what about the open container you served at lunch? Does cottage cheese need to be refrigerated? The short answer: Yes, always….
Does Nacho Cheese Need to Be Refrigerated?
The nacho cheese came out of the slow cooker an hour ago and there is still some left. Or there is a can of Ricos you opened for game day and are wondering whether the rest goes in the fridge or the trash. Does nacho cheese need to be refrigerated? The short answer: Yes, always,…
Why Is Manuka Honey So Expensive? The Honest Answer
Key Points Manuka honey costs six to twenty-five times more than regular honey depending on the grade, and there are real, specific reasons for every dollar of that premium. The short bloom window, remote terrain, independent lab testing, and the global counterfeiting problem all drive the price up before the jar even reaches the shelf….
Does Nacho Cheese Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
There is an open can of nacho cheese in the fridge from the weekend, or a jar of Tostitos queso that has been open for a few weeks, or leftover homemade queso from taco night. Does nacho cheese go bad? The short answer: Yes, all nacho cheese goes bad, but how fast depends on the…
Things To Do in Amish Country, Lancaster PA: A Complete Travel Guide
In the rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster County offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional world of the Amish. This pastoral region, with its patchwork farmland, covered bridges and horse-drawn buggies, moves at a pace that feels worlds away from Downtown Lancaster. It’s a place where a simpler way of life still thrives….