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Lori Vanover

Lori has been a writer and editor for 16 years, fueled by plenty of coffee and chocolate. She hopes to retire someday and become a hot pepper farmer, cake decorator or barbecue pitmaster.
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31 Turkey Tips Everyone Should Know This Thanksgiving

We’re sharing Thanksgiving advice directly from Taste of Home readers and our Test Kitchen. Use our timeless turkey tips to cook a Thanksgiving turkey that will impress the whole family!

20 Vintage Christmas Food Ads That Take You Back

Revisit vintage holiday ads from your favorite food and drink brands including Coca-Cola, Campbell's Soup...

What Is Mincemeat Pie and How to Make It

Mincemeat pie is a traditional British dessert for Christmastime. We share the history and show...

10 DIY Christmas Tree Skirt Ideas

Get crafty this holiday season and deck out the Christmas tree with a creative tree...

Here’s What Christmas Looked Like in the 1950s

Experience the joys of a retro 1950s Christmas, from aluminum Christmas trees to bubble lights...

19 DIY Christmas Ornaments You Can Make Right at Home

It's easy to deck your tree with crafty homemade Christmas ornaments. Just grab your baking...

35 Depression-Era Cooking Tips Worth Trying Today

Learn how to cut down your grocery bills and feed your family on a tight...

How to Throw a Christmas Caroling Party

Spread holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood with Christmas carols, festive crafts, sips and snacks, and...

25 Thanksgiving Cooking Tips Straight from Grandma

Grandma has all the top tips to cook the best Thanksgiving feast ever, from the...

12 Adorable DIY Christmas Wreath Ideas

Wreaths are a classic symbol of the season—but they can be pricey at the store....

10 Surprising Uses for Table Salt

Table salt isn't just for French fries and pasta water. We found genius uses for...

How to Roast Chestnuts

If you’re lucky enough to find them this fall, here's the trick to roasting chestnuts,...

10 Things You Need to Know About Vintage Fiestaware Dishes

There's so much to love about America's most colorful and collectible dishes.

35 Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips From the Past

Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and...

Take a Trip Through Dairy Queen’s History with These Vintage Photos

Ice cream lovers have enjoyed a "cone with the curl on top" since 1940. Here's...

22 Retro Home Appliance Ads That Will Take You Back

Browse vintage ads from Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Hotpoint and other appliances that Grandma wanted in her...

10 Things You Definitely Didn’t Know About Tomatoes

Wow your friends with these amazing tomato facts next time you're all digging into pizza,...
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How to Make Old-Fashioned Mustard Pickle Relish

Learn how to make this delicious relish from Grandma's kitchen. The vintage condiment will transform...

The Healthiest Vegetables You Can Buy at the Farmers Market

Summer is the peak season for fresh produce, so head to the farmers market! Fuel...

6 Surprising Facts About S’mores

Share these fascinating facts about s'mores while you're sitting around the campfire.

5 Facts You Never Knew About Chicago Hot Dogs

Before you bite into a Chicago hot dog, there are a few things you need...

Walnut Mincemeat Pie

As a cold and tasty finishing touch, my husband and I usually put a scoop...

End of Garden Relish

We dollop this tangy relish on burgers, hot dogs and salads. It’s a cool way...