If you’re brining your bird this year, you’ve likely already committed to a bit of kitchen chaos—but don’t worry, it’s worth it. Brining is all about locking in moisture and flavor so your turkey isn’t the dry, stringy centerpiece everyone politely avoids. The salty bath your turkey soaks in doesn’t just sit on the skin; it seeps into the meat, helping it stay juicy even after hours in the oven. So, rinse or no rinse? The Case for a Quick Rinse Ree Drummond, a.k.a. The Pionee

There’s something undeniably magical about Disney food scenes. You know the ones: the steaming bowls, the perfectly plated pastries, the dishes that make your stomach rumble while your heart sings. As a self-proclaimed Disney movie meal enthusiast, I can’t watch these films without craving every morsel dancing across the screen. But did you know most of these animated treats are inspired by real-world dishes? From Chinese breakfast porridges to French pastries, Disney food is

Imagine biting into a cookie that’s been perfected over more than two centuries. Sound like a dream? At Winkler Bakery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, it’s reality. Founded in 1799 by the Moravian church and later taken over by Swiss-born baker Christian Winkler in 1807, this bakery holds the title of America’s oldest continually operating bakery —and yes, some ovens are still wood-fired. Photo: Old Salem Museums and Gardens Instagram, Winkler Bakery Moravian Ginger Cookies

Few food debates get folks fired up like grilled cheese: butter or mayo? Tillamook and Kewpie’s answer: why not both? So whether you’re Team Butter, Team Mayo, or simply Team Perfectly Golden Sandwich, this new spread has you covered. Photo: Tillamook Meet Butternaise: Your New Grilled Cheese Wingman Yes, it’s real - it’s glorious- and it’s called Butternaise—a luxuriously smooth marriage of Tillamook’s velvety Extra Creamy Unsalted Butter and Kewpie’s brand-new organic mayo,