Shaun Melady

2 days ago | islands.com | Shaun Melady

If you find yourself looking for a community on Manchester's Eastern edge that has the feeling of true small-town character, then Youngsville might be what you're looking for. This neighborhood has residential areas with natural landscapes you can check out, while its Southern area has industrial buildings like warehouses, offices, and apartments.

3 days ago | thetakeout.com | Shaun Melady

Your trusty box of mac and cheese is a great go-to for a quick meal, but it doesn't always have that ultra-creaminess you crave. But there's a simple way to change that by using a (wait for it) fruit. Avocado can make your boxed mac and cheese incredibly smooth. The ripe fruit's naturally soft, creamy texture is the key to this trick. It can even out the sauce's consistency from the powdered cheese, taking it from a grainy to buttery structure.

5 days ago | foodrepublic.com | Shaun Melady

If you're looking to sip on a typical drip coffee, then Turkish coffee might not be for you. It offers a completely different experience, with a deep history and unique brewing method. The bold taste comes from several factors, mainly the very fine grind and the unfiltered brewing. Instead of filtering out the coffee grounds like with regular coffee or espresso, Turkish coffee keeps the grounds in; leading to a thicker brew with a stronger body and feel.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Shaun Melady

If you're looking to sip on a typical drip coffee, then Turkish coffee might not be for you. It offers a completely different experience, with a deep history and unique brewing method. The bold taste comes from several factors, mainly the very fine grind and the unfiltered brewing. Instead of filtering out the coffee grounds like with regular coffee or espresso, Turkish coffee keeps the grounds in; leading to a thicker brew with a stronger body and feel.

6 days ago | foodrepublic.com | Shaun Melady

Most people toss banana peels in the trash, but you can actually use them to brew a surprisingly healthy, flavorful tea. Tea, in general, is a relaxing drink to enjoy at home (traditional British high tea, anyone?), but banana peel tea contains nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and tryptophan, an amino acid that helps with sleep. Making banana peel tea is simple, all you have to do is steep banana peels in hot water. It's best to use organic bananas to avoid any pesticide exposure.