The Secret to Thriving Tomato Plants

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Tomatoes are excellent for your health, taste wonderful, and go with almost any dish. Having said that, tomato plants are notoriously finicky. Nothing is more disheartening than witnessing a tomato plant wilt and die, especially considering how vulnerable tomato plants are compared to other types of food. Keep this one little but crucial piece of ...

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4 tips to help you cook a perfect baked potato every time

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Baked potatoes are one of the ultimate comfort foods. Crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, there’s no better side to a great steak. In addition, they’re a great vehicle for other foods such as chili and those delicious toppings (such as bacon!) you can pile on top of them. They ...

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Here’s how to open a can in an emergency (this is so simple!)

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        The zombie apocalypse has come, and you’re waiting it out in your basement. You did manage to grab a camping potty, a few novels and several cans of food before closing the basement door, but you forgot the can opener! Now, what? WARNING: These can-opening methods, while useful in certain situations, ...

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Clean Your Pot and Remove Stubborn Stains

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Cooking is not an easy exercise. Sometimes an unexpected event or lack of attention causes you to forget your dish on the stove long enough to spoil your food and burn your pan. Overcooked food is certainly no longer edible, but you can salvage your pan! We give you our tips for cleaning your burnt pan. 1 – ...

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BEST STEAK

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NGREDIENTS 2 lbs New York Strip Steaks (2 steaks) or Ribeye or Top Sirloin Steaks (1 lb each steak, 1 1/4” thick) 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil or any high heat cooking oil like canola or extra light olive oil 1 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 ...

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How to Get Rid of Roaches Naturally – 4 Effective Remedies

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Roaches are unwelcome guests that adapt easily to human habitats, and while professional extermination is an option, there are natural, kitchen-friendly remedies to eliminate them. Here are four expert-approved methods to get rid of roaches naturally, shared by Natasha Wright, a certified entomologist and technical director at Braman Termite & Pest Elimination. Peppermint Oil: Known ...

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This simple bottle is the perfect trap to keep mosquitoes away

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How many times have you spent an evening on the  terrace or balcony  , perhaps in the company of friends and then found yourself with a  body full of mosquito bites? I guess often! Unfortunately, in fact, in summer,  mosquitoes really become a nightmare  , as they buzz around us,  often even disturbing sleep. And how, then,  to keep them away? In this regard, ...

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