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Tips and Tricks

5 Realistic Ways to Reduce Food Waste When You Have Kids

It doesn't have to be complicated.

The Easiest Way to Make Lunch at Your Desk

Don't have time to meal prep? You can make a salad right at your desk with these handy tricks.

Why a De-Cluttered Spice Drawer Is the Key to a Better (Cooking) Life

It turns out that organization is actually the mother of invention.

How to Turn a Bar Cart Into a Prep Station

And become a better cook because of it.

I Tried Doing Mise en Place Every Time I Cooked for a Week

It really did make me a better cook.

The Best Tools for Organizing Your Pantry

It's all about the just-tall-enough baskets.

How to Make Homemade Yogurt Step by Step

Bring a little culture to your kitchen with our easy guide to homemade yogurt.

The 20-Minute Trick to the Fluffiest, Creamiest Hummus

Here's how to make restaurant-quality hummus from canned chickpeas.

The Epi Essential Weeknight Dinner Pantry

The 44 items you should always keep in your fridge, freezer, and cupboard to make cooking weeknight dinners easier.

19 Ways to Use Everything Bagel Seasoning

Including a wild idea for a savory waffle!

The 5 Best Grocery Stores to Go to If You Have to Drag Your Kids Along

With offerings like fire truck carts, free blueberry muffin samples, and even a petting zoo, these supermarkets make family shopping trips a lot less painful.

Chicken Juice + Bread = Delicious

Your bread needs salty, ultra-savory chicken juice—STAT.

9 Secret Costco Tips From Frequent Shoppers

Costco obsessives share their best tips for getting the most out of the bulk-shopping behemoth.

We Gave Our Kids a Breakfast Menu to Make Our Mornings Easier

But it didn't really go as planned.

5 Tips For Storing Big Foods in a Tiny Apartment

So you still want to shop at Costco but your apartment is 400 square feet? Here's what to do.

How to Peel a Dozen Eggs in 2 Minutes or Less

All you need to do is swirl, tap, and peel.

When It Comes to Measuring Cups, Bigger Is Better

It's time to kiss the one-cup goodbye.

The Magic Trick for Reviving a Day-Old Loaf of Bread

This easy tip for refreshing day-old bread will make a stale loaf taste freshly baked.

I Hacked a Hamper Into a Recycling-Friendly Garbage Can

This alternative to the stainless steel garbage can is both attractive and compact.
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