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My boyfriend is a chef, so you better believe I only touch the stove when it’s absolutely necessary. However, I have mastered the art of preparing eggs because I often wake up at 6 am and he’s not awake or ready to cook yet. (The struggle is real.) You might think I’m crazy when I tell you that there’s a secret to properly doing up your eggs to make them fluffier than the fake ones in

On the Cooking With Jack Show, host Jack Scalfani literally saw this recipe and ran down the stairs to make it. What I love about this leftover stuffing breakfast recipe is that the host himself is totally unsure of it! He’s never tried the recipe before but it looked so irresistible that he had to film it immediately and see if it would work out. Of course, it does work out, and the result

Nothing says spring quite like Peeps! It’s nearly impossible to resist the sugary goodness of those fluffy, chick-shaped marshmallows — at least for me! This season, one baker super sizes the classic Easter candy with a marshmallow Peeps cake that hides a delicious surprise inside! By now, you’ve probably seen plenty of cakes with a sweet surprise inside — from hidden rainbows to gree

Dresden quilt block tutorial starts with cutting 5 inch charm packs. In this tutorial a dresden ruler is used. If you don’t have a dresden ruler you make your own template from a pattern. Using the 5 inch charm packs you can get two pieces from each charm pack. That requires 10 five inch squares for one dresden block. After the pieces are cut, fold each piece good sides facing each other, in ha

A poached egg is an egg that has been cooked by simmering it liquid. They’re one of the most classic and popular ways to serve eggs, but cooking them perfectly is notoriously tricky. Just one small mistake, and it can ruin everything. If you’ve ever struggled to get your poached eggs just right, or you’re looking for a brand new technique, then this video is for you. Courtesy of one of

On March 17, celebrate the luck of the Irish with some fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas. From putting on your favorite St. Patrick’s Day nail polish to sipping a delicious DIY Shamrock Shake, there are plenty of ways to make it the most lucky and delicious day of the year. By now, you’ve probably seen or eaten a cake with a sweet surprise shape inside — like this cake that conceals a hidde

Lillian Weber is a 99-year-old woman with a big heart, and a big mission. She spends her days sewing dresses for the Little Dresses For Africa charity, just as she has for the last few years. Little Dresses For Africa is a Christian charity organization dedicated to providing children in need with everyday necessities, like new clothing. Over 3 million dresses and other donations have been gi

I’m not a big fan of checking my luggage. I avoid it at all costs, and will sacrifice personal items on a trip if it means cramming my stuff into a smaller bag. Also? The clothes I do end up packing always get wrinkled and crumpled. But hey — at least I’m not about to accidentally pack my dog and head to the airport, like one traveler did recently. But getting back to my packing problem

It’s amazing the amount of things you can do by transforming a simple, well-known item into something totally different in the kitchen. The popular Oreo cookie has quickly become one of the most versatile treats around because it can be used in so many different ways. Not only do they taste great stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough, but you can even spruce them up with some intricate d

We all know that baking soda is a necessary ingredient for many baked goods and is great at keeping a smelly refrigerator under control. But did you know that it’s also great for so many other things, like your plants, personal hygiene and food?! In this video Readers Digest shows us five amazing uses for baking soda! If your plants need a little extra lovin’ simply mix baking soda and wa