Jennifer Waldera

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer Waldera

There are plenty of mistakes you can make when it comes to onions, and improper storage is definitely among them. Whole, unpeeled onions should never see the inside of a refrigerator unless you want them to wind up mushy. But peeled onions are a different story. According to John Politte, chef, founder, and host of "It's Only Food," the fridge is your friend when it comes to storing onions that have been peeled and sliced. "Whole onions last weeks to months," Politte told Food Republic.

1 week ago | foodrepublic.com | Jennifer Waldera

Whether you're creating one of many creamy butter sauces or whipping up a rich, herby topping for proteins and veggies like Ina Garten, high-quality butter is the key to success. There are plenty of reasons to consider churning your own, but when time is of the essence, buying it at the store makes the most sense. Of course, you don't want to wind up tossing one of the worst butters on the shelves into your cart, which can give you less than delicious results.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jennifer Waldera

Whether you're creating one of many creamy butter sauces or whipping up a rich, herby topping for proteins and veggies like Ina Garten, high-quality butter is the key to success. There are plenty of reasons to consider churning your own, but when time is of the essence, buying it at the store makes the most sense. Of course, you don't want to wind up tossing one of the worst butters on the shelves into your cart, which can give you less than delicious results.

1 week ago | fauquiernow.com | Jennifer Waldera

This article was originally published in the May 2025 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle magazine. Click here to browse an e-edition. It has been many years since the Liberty High School boys’ swim team had a relay team qualified for the Virginia High School League State Championships, but they did it this year through talent and sheer determination. Senior team member Marshall Howard of Remington said, “We were fractions of a second off of making states last year and we really wanted it this season.

1 week ago | fauquiernow.com | Jennifer Waldera

This article was originally published in the May 2025 issue of Warrenton Lifestyle magazine. Click here to browse an e-edition. “I’ve always been attracted to baking,” Colgan said. “I’ve always loved the baking shows and I’ve always had a passion for baking.”Colgan’s first homemade treats that he can recall making were chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing, and the first products he sold in January of 2025 were one dozen classic vanilla cupcakes and one dozen Oreo cupcakes.