This Is What I Do When I Feel Off (and Can’t Explain Why)
Maybe it’s the change in seasons, but lately I’ve been thinking a lot about how to get out of a funk—that in-between state where nothing is exactly wrong, but everything feels slightly off. I was more tired than usual, a little unfocused, and strangely unmotivated by things I normally enjoy. It wasn’t dramatic enough to…
Quick and Easy Classic Meatloaf
Meatloaf is one of those recipes that every home cook needs in their back pocket. It is warm, filling, genuinely comforting, and the leftovers the next day might actually be better than the night before. This version has been in our rotation for years, and it comes together in about 7 minutes before it goes…
How to Get Oil Out of Clothes (4 Methods Tested, Including Set-In Stains)
I was at a dinner party, reaching across the table for the bread basket, when the sleeve of my new linen blazer grazed the salad dressing. Not a dramatic splash. Just a quiet little drag across an olive oil vinaigrette. I didn’t notice until I got home, hung up the blazer, and saw it in…
Does Cornmeal Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You find a bag of cornmeal in the back of the pantry. The best-by date was eight months ago and you cannot remember if it is the regular kind or the stone-ground kind. Does cornmeal go bad? The short answer: Yes, but how fast depends almost entirely on which type you have. Regular degerminated cornmeal…
Does Cornmeal Need to Be Refrigerated?
You just opened a bag of cornmeal and are not sure whether it goes in the cabinet or the fridge. Or you have whole grain cornmeal and are wondering why the label says to refrigerate it when every other grain in your pantry does not. Does cornmeal need to be refrigerated? The short answer: It…
Does Coleslaw Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know
You made a big batch of coleslaw for a cookout and there is a container left in the fridge. Or you have a bag of coleslaw mix you bought a few days ago and are not sure if it is still good. Does coleslaw go bad? The short answer: Yes, and faster than most people…
Does Coleslaw Need to Be Refrigerated?
The cookout is over and there is coleslaw on the counter. Does it need to go straight into the fridge, or can it sit out a while longer? And what about the bag of coleslaw mix you have not opened yet? Does coleslaw need to be refrigerated? The short answer: Yes, always. Both dressed coleslaw…
Sheet Pan Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions (with Balsamic)
If you grew up in an Italian-American household, you know this dish. Sausage, peppers, and onions roasting in the oven, filling the whole kitchen with that unmistakable smell. It is one of the most reliably satisfying meals you can make. This is my go-to version, and the thing that sets it apart is a splash…
How to Get Sweat Stains Out of Clothes: What I Discovered After Ruining Three Shirts
I pulled my favorite white button-down out of the closet, the one I save for job interviews and nice dinners, and standing there in the light I could see it. A faint but unmistakable yellow shadow at both armpits. Not one big incident. Just months of getting dressed, going about my day, and quietly ruining…
How to Get Grease Out of Clothes: What Actually Worked When I Ruined My Favorite Linen Shirt
It happened on a Sunday morning. I was making bacon and eggs, feeling very domestic and pleased with myself, when I reached across the stove and dragged my sleeve directly through a pan of hot bacon grease. Not a little splash. My entire forearm, right across my favorite linen shirt. I immediately help my arm…