The pen had been in my jacket pocket for weeks. I knew it was there. I just kept forgetting to take it out before laundry. Then I forgot one too many times. I pulled my favorite gray cotton jacket out of the washing machine and found a dark blue explosion across the … Read more
There is an open can of frosting in the cabinet that has been there for a few weeks, or a bowl of homemade buttercream from last weekend still sitting in the fridge. Does frosting go bad? The short answer: Yes, but how fast depends entirely on the type. An unopened … Read more
Key Points The manuka honey benefits people talk about are real, but they depend entirely on how you use it and what you buy. Its most practical benefits cover skin, sore throats, gut comfort, and daily antioxidant support. Baking or cooking destroys what makes it… Read more
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 bl… Read more
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 refrigerate… Read more
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, alwa… Read more