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Keurig machines and other single cup coffee brewers make mornings a lot easier. Rolling out of bed, popping in your K-Cup pod and letting the machine work its magic ensures you get to enjoy your favorite coffee blend each and every day without fail. While you might absolutely love your Keurig, you may not realize that it’s actually one of the dirtiest appliances in your house. NSF International, a public health and safety organization, found that the average coffee maker has over 50,000 germs per 10 square centimeters. In addition, of homes showing the presence of yeast and mold, 50%...

Your grandmother probably loved it, your parents likely shunned it in favor of Teflon and your peers buy as much of it as they can. What are we talking about? Cast iron, of course. Although cast iron cookware has been on the market for more than 100 years, it has experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last decade. In fact, sales of cast iron have experienced more than a 225% increase in the last ten years, according to the Cookware Manufacturer’s Association. This is due in part to the revelation that the chemicals in non-stick skillets have caused...

When Thanksgiving Day comes around and you’re the one hosting the big party, you know you’re going to be busy. Hosting is a juggling act that requires military-like timing. From getting the turkey in the oven (or in the fryer) on time to making sure the beer’s cold, there are plenty of things to worry about, and you might not always get your cooking timing just right. This inevitability is why you should definitely have a warming tray on hand for the holiday season. Warming trays allow you to keep your dishes at a safe temperature until you are ready...