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Mary Jo DiLonardo

Alpharetta

Writer, Editor, Producer at Freelance

Freelance Writer and Editor at WebMD

Writer, editor, producer who loves telling stories and learning amazing new things. Still waiting to use the quadratic equation in everyday life.

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  • 1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

    Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Some ready-to-eat meals sold at Kroger and Walmart stores have been recalled nationwide in relation to a deadly listeria outbreak, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products are manufactured by FreshRealm.

  • 1 week ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

    Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways• A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and flavorful. • A ripe watermelon should also feel heavy for its size, indicating high water content. • If a watermelon makes a dull, hollow sound when you tap it, that also suggests it will be ripe and juicy.

  • 2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

    Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways• Taste depends on the variety of corn, not the color. Sweet corn, the type grown for people to eat, tends to be yellow or white, and they taste similar. • Freshness is crucial for good flavor—eat corn soon after harvest for the best taste. • Keep husks on until cooking to retain moisture and ensure optimal freshness. In summer, I love seeing the big piles of corn at the grocery or farmers market.

  • 2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

    Simply Recipes / Getty Images The Best Dry Rub for RibsREAD MORE:Key Takeaways• Baby back ribs are leaner and cost a little more, while spareribs are fattier, less expensive, and more flavorful. • Baby back ribs cook faster but can dry out; grill or roast them to an internal temperature of 145°F. • Spareribs are more forgiving to cook but need longer, slower cooking to get tender; grill or roast them to 195°F to 200°F.

  • 2 weeks ago | simplyrecipes.com | Mary Jo DiLonardo

    Key Takeaways• Opt for smaller to medium-sized ears of corn for sweeter, more tender kernels. • Look for ears with green, moist husks and avoid those with brown or dried husks. • If you can, buy corn directly from a farm stand or farmers market because it will be the freshest. I had been clueless about how to pick ears of corn at the grocery store or farmers market. Bigger is better, right?

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Mary Jo DiLonardo @mjdilo
1 May 20

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Mary Jo DiLonardo
Mary Jo DiLonardo @mjdilo
21 Mar 20

As places are closing to keep everyone safe, animal shelters and rescues also have been impacted. Now is a great time to add a pet. You have the time. The need is great. Reach out to your local rescue or shelter or consider my Aussiedoodle puppy foster. Fluffy therapy awaits. https://t.co/o8GKs3zmrl

Mary Jo DiLonardo
Mary Jo DiLonardo @mjdilo
24 Apr 18

RT @DickKingSmith: "Three border collies have been trained to run around a Chilean forest devastated by wildfire while wearing special back…