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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

Forget about unicorns, mermaids, and calorie-free barbecue bacon sushi sprinkled in fried onions (which we taught you how to make, though ours is doused in calories — sorry!). True magic is being able to see an item we typically toss off as garbage and turning it into something gorgeous. In my humble opinion, someone who can look at something as everyday as Mason jars and scrap pieces of wood

Who doesn’t love a nice, yummy cake, right? From the soft, spongy inside to the creamy, sweet frosting, what’s not to love about a well-made dessert like cake? It might just be one of the best things ever. But what if I told you that the cake was so small that you could eat it in one bite? I know. I know. That would probably be pretty cute to look at, but not a lot of fun to eat. If yo

Do NOT’ put your hot tea or coffee cup on your self healing cutting mat. It likes room temperature. If you live in the dryer parts of the west or during the dry winter months, you might have to give your cutting mat a big drink! Water keeps it healthy just like it keeps you healthy. Good water of course. Your cutting mat likes room temperature just like you. Keep in mind if you’re getting

This woman strategically squirts line after line of this colorful substance into this pan. What she ends of creating is a true masterpiece. I can't wait to make some of my own. What an amazing treat to surprise your guests with during your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Sure, anyone can whip up a batch of green cupcakes, but only a skilled artisan of a baker can create something this jaw-droppi