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6 days ago | 
southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
There's a moment I always dread at the end of a trip: walking through the door, dragging in my family's piles of suitcases, and opening the fridge in my bleary, jetlagged state to find... absolutely nothing. No milk, no eggs, no snacks to placate hungry kids. It's so deflating. After a long travel day, the last thing I want to do is head back out to the store. (It's not happening.) I'm tired, disoriented, dehydrated, hungry...
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
You’ve likely heard your grandparents (rightly) complain that they’d never give up their favorite kitchen tools because they just don’t make them like they used to. And honestly? I get it. My grandmother’s baby pink stand mixer is still going strong after more than 50 years and could double as a TV prop. It’s also reliably whipping cream every Thanksgiving. It got me wondering: what other old-school baking tools are worth scouting at garage sales and estate auctions?
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
While the rest of the country loves to dunk on Florida, those of us who’ve spent time there know it’s a state that knows how to have a good time. Case in point: the tiny fishing village of Goodland (population: around 400), where driving a golf cart down the road is a perfectly legal form of transportation. This Southwest Florida town prepares for hurricane season in the most Floridian way possible—with a massive party.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
15 hours agoI’ll Never Throw Out a Plastic Berry Container Again, Thanks to This Brilliant TrickLately I’ve had spring decorating on my mind — especially for the kitchen. I’m not a huge seasonal decorator, but I spend a good deal of time cooking …18 hours agoWhen Prepping Avocados In Advance, Prevent Browning With One Simple StepIt's easy to love avocados for their creamy texture, vibrant green color, and spread-ability on everything from toast to tacos.
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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Whether you're jetting off on an international adventure or hopping in the car to visit family, there's no excuse for arriving rumpled and wrinkled-our Southern mamas taught us better than that. Icons like Jackie O and Reese Witherspoon knew that showing up put-together isn't just about fashion-it's a form of good manners. That's why we're loving this cute and comfy matching set on Amazon, which makes it easy to travel in style and comfort. The best part? Prices start at $30 with an Amazon coupon.
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1 week ago | 
southernliving.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Whether you're powering through a 12-hour hospital shift, racing between gates at the airport, or logging steps on your summer vacation, supportive shoes aren't just a nice-to-have-they're essential. Nurses, who know a thing or two about staying on their feet, swear by the Tiosebon Slip-On Walking Shoes, a lightweight, breathable sneaker with more than 11,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. At just $36, they're a budget-friendly lifesaver for tired feet.
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1 week ago | 
simplyrecipes.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Simply Recipes / Getty Images In my house, I make pasta for as many meals as possible—pasta salad for lunch, baked ziti for dinner, mac and cheese topped with panko breadcrumbs when I need a hug in a bowl, and a quick cacio e pepe when I’m too tired to cook but still want to feel vaguely fancy. So when I came across the Garofalo Organic Pasta Variety Pack at Costco—one of the highest-quality pastas on the market and beloved by chefs—I felt like I was being Punk’d.
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1 week ago | 
simplyrecipes.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Simply Recipes / Getty Images I may be the only Italian person from a family that rinses their pasta. Granted, it’s not so much a rinse as a quick swish of clean water around the bottom of the pot to catch any stuck noodles, then dumped on top of the noodles in the strainer. But it creates the same problem: noodles repelling sauce. Not molto bene. It wasn’t until I was a bit older that I learned this was an egregious error, and it’s become a source of turmoil whenever I come home to visit.
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2 weeks ago | 
buzzfeed.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Deli meat might be a lunchbox classic, but let’s be honest — not all cold cuts deserve a spot between your bread. Some are lean, protein-packed powerhouses that make throwing together a meal a breeze. Others are salt and saturated fat bombs that sneakily contain added sugars. So, how can you tell what’s what? HuffPost spoke with three dietitians to break down the most popular picks — and help you build a better sandwich. First, isn’t deli meat carcinogenic?
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2 weeks ago | 
simplyrecipes.com | Alexandra Emanuelli
Simply Recipes / Getty Images I’m a self-described coffee addict. I need a cup before I get dressed and another while I’m getting ready. When I travel, I pack some instant coffee just in case my friends aren’t as highly caffeinated as I am (It’s hard to imagine, but it’s better to be safe). But after a recent trip to Costco, I found an even better option to stow in my fridge (and my overnight bag), and it takes even less effort than turning on a kettle.
