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How Did Marshmallows End Up On Sweet Potatoes? Foodio/Shutterstock By Jim Thompson/Dec. 8, 2022 3:08 pm EST With 5 grams of sugar, or a little more than a teaspoon, in every medium-sized sweet potato, they certainly earn the name. But that hasn’t stopped Americans from finding ways to make the orange tuber an even more sweet part of their diet. It’s a longstanding tradition, with “American Cookery,” a 1796 cookbook, including a recipe for a really sweet “potato pudding....

What does social media have in common with cave drawings, the printing press, and the telephone? They’re all part of an elite group of inventions we celebrate for having revolutionized the very nature of human communication. They were so instrumental in our civilization’s advancement that we think of history as divided into the periods before and after each. For social media, that distinction came in 2003 with the release of Myspace....

Spring is officially here and that means I can get giddy about creating pretty butterfly and insect crafts. Today we are sharing how to make this simple 3D paper butterfly craft. It’s a simple and colorful spring craft that kids of all ages will love. Kids will adore using their creativity to design the wings of their colorful butterflies. Download the template for this simple paper butterfly craft after signing up for our newsletter at the bottom of this post....

Kelly Clarkson Spilled The Tea On Which Celebrities Make The Best Food Jc Olivera/Getty By Gillian King/Dec. 22, 2022 10:36 pm EST Some celebs are famous for being good cooks. And no, we’re not talking about the Martha Stewarts of the world. We’re talking about celebs like Stanley Tucci and Blake Lively, who take home cooking to the next level with their off the charts creations (per Delish). We love to see what celeb chefs have got cooking....

While some brands are in the collective arms race to create newer, fancier gear and gadgets, others have their heads down, forging ahead to make their hallmark pieces more sustainable and earth-friendly. Today we’re highlighting Lane Eight, who just launched a new version of their popular cross training shoe, the Trainer AD 1. The Best Home Office Gear Upgrades Read article New sustainable Lane Eight Trainer AD 1 Courtesy Image This collection introduces three new colorways—cloud white, electric neon, and lunar grey—and incorporates sustainable and recycled materials....

Have you made a resolution in the New Year to get into better shape? That’s a good resolution to make, but it is a hard one to keep. You need all the help you can get in that regard. Luckily for you, help is here in the shape of the WHOOP Fitness Tracker. There are tons of items like the WHOOP Fitness Tracker, but very few of them can stand up to the level of detail this one offers....

McDonald’s Peppermint Mocha Is Back At Select Locations For The Holidays McDonald’s By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 15, 2022 9:56 pm EST While it may be best known for its classic cheeseburgers, Happy Meals, and Egg McMuffins (RIP, all-day breakfast), McDonald’s has branched out over the years into other menu items, including beverages beyond fountain drinks. To pair with its popular breakfast, McDonald’s started serving coffee in the United States as part of its McCafe launch in 2009, and has since developed quite the line-up of java-themed drinks....

The ongoing struggle for social justice and racial equality in the U.S. reached an inflection point with the May 25 police-killing of George Floyd. On the heels of other gut-wrenching examples of injustice in Black communities that included the deaths of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, plus the efforts of Amy Cooper to mischaracterize Central Park birdwatcher Christian Cooper to the NYPD, mass outrage against racial injustice has turned into organized action....

The parrot, also known as psittacine, is a colorful bird found primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Though there are over 350 species of parrots, all of them have a few physical features in common: a curved, pointed beak and four toes on each foot. When choosing a pet bird, a parrot is typically at the top of the list. And because of a parrot’s adorable features and colorful feathers, it also makes a fascinating subject in many artworks, including drawing....

Planters Dropped New Holiday Flavors And A $10,000 Giveaway Edgar Lee Espe/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Nov. 1, 2022 4:47 pm EST If you’re wondering if we are in the midst of the holiday season, you need not look any further than your local department or grocery store. Grocery store chains have already released beloved autumnal items, like Aldi’s line of fall soups and a whole slew of fall items at Trader Joe’s....

Ree Drummond Is Weak For Pumpkins Like The Rest Of Us Facebook By Melissa Campana/Updated: Nov. 13, 2022 12:06 pm EST Unless you have a ranch, a successful cooking program on television, five kids, a bunch of dogs, countless cows, and a husband you refer to by his cigarette-ad-campaign nickname, you might not feel you have much in common with Ree Drummond. The Pioneer Woman has nevertheless made a career out of being relatable, as she whips up classic, country, and comfort foods from a kitchen that is probably just like yours, only with more TV cameras....

They say that Christmas is the most magical time of the year, and it’s hard to argue that sentiment! This is a time where there are bright decorations around the house and in the streets, and colorful presents are picked and wrapped for loved ones. It’s also the time where Santa will load his magic sleigh with presents for kids around the world, and many people like to get into the spirit by learning how to draw a Santa sleigh....

Both on and off the court, Shaquille O’Neal has always been a force to be reckoned with. But just like countless other people, 2020 took a mighty toll on the four-time NBA champ. After several tragedies and personal losses, Shaq lost his motivation and his fitness suffered. However, Shaq was determined to get back into shape once again. After discovering Novex Biotech GF9––a supplement formulated to boost the energy levels of men aged 45 and older––he began to feel better, clean up his diet and got back in the gym....

Everyone has their favorite season that they look forward to in the year. Even if you love the chill of Winter or the long sunny days of Summer, it’s hard not to appreciate the beauty of Spring. This is when trees grow beautiful green leaves and flowers start to bloom. It’s a wonderful time of the year for people who love flowers, and they often like to create beautiful artworks by learning how to draw Spring flowers....

The Controversial Reason Jamie Foxx Was Once Kicked Out Of A West Hollywood Restaurant Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Cynthia Anaya/Nov. 13, 2022 11:00 am EST Celebrities are known to get special treatment pretty much wherever they go. Stores, courtrooms, restaurants — you name it. But that doesn’t mean they won’t get kicked out of a public place for being disruptive. Case in point? The Oscar-winning actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, and long-time TGI Fridays customer, Jamie Foxx....

The Parchment Paper Trick For Rolling Out The Perfect Cookie Dough fizkes/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Nov. 12, 2022 7:00 am EST There’s a good reason why you may be more tempted to try out a drop cookie recipe, where you simply place spoonfuls of dough on your baking sheet, instead of a cut-out cookie recipe — the former are usually more low-effort than rolled cookies. After all, the process of rolling out cookie dough can be challenging for many reasons....

The Sheet Pan Eggs That Beat Bobby Flay Paul Morigi/Getty By Sarah Martinez/Nov. 18, 2022 3:54 pm EST Bobby Flay is a renowned chef and tv personality who knows a thing or two when it comes to cooking. On his eponymous show, “Beat Bobby Flay,” professional chefs challenge Flay to cook their signature dish, which can be savory or sweet. Even though the show has aired for 30 seasons, contestants don’t win all too often....

It’s all too easy to think of summer travel that could’ve been: that rafting trip planned with your crew, the yearly pilgrimage to Chicago’s Riot Fest, flying across the country to surf, the list goes on. Someday we’ll be there again, whining about overbooked flights and mishandled luggage along the way. Until then, we need to make the most of the end of summer and fall with the adventures reachable in a day’s drive....

TikTok Is Coming After Gordon Ramsay For Alleged Unsanitary Las Vegas Restaurant Jaguar PS/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Dec. 1, 2022 3:38 am EST When you think of unsanitary restaurant practices that cause health department red flags, you may think of things like raw and cooked meats touching one another, poor hand-washing practices, bug or rodent infestations, or employees using food items that are beyond their best-by dates. However, the idea that one of Gordon Ramsay’s joints might fall into this category is even more shocking, especially when you’re witness to how particular he is on shows such as “Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef”....

A blast from the golden past emerged recently on YouTube, as Armada unearthed “Retallack: The Movie” and put it back on their channel. The film, produced by Inspired Media Concepts, was the concoction of Tanner Hall and Ian Provo. Faction Athletes Go to Switzerland to Ski the Steepest Lines of Their Lives Read article Shot on location at Retallack Lodge Catskiing between February and March of 2011, a record snowpack, the film features skiers like Hall, Ian and Neil Provo, Phil Casabon, Henrik Harlaut, and more trading manicured big air kickers and rails for the bountiful pillows and powder of the storied cat-skiing mecca....