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Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

11 Things You're Saying That Are Really Annoying Your Server

On the surface, eating at a restaurant should be a fairly simple activity. You sit down, you look at the menu, you order, you eat, you pay, you leave. But it’s actually a social interaction as much as a monetary one, and there are some things you really shouldn’t ever say to your server, for a variety of reasons.

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

Lucky Charms Graphing & Observations

It's not St. Patrick's Day without a FREE Lucky Charms graphing activity. Grab the FREE Lucky Charms observation sheet too.

6 Best Fats for Losing Fat

Yes, you need to eat fat to lose fat. But not bacon and fries. Here's what needs to be on your plate.

The way you eat pizza can give clues about your personality

The Easiest Way to a Better Cup of Coffee

If you’re trying to improve your coffee brewing it’s not hard to get overwhelmed quickly. There are lots of methods—French press, pour-over, sip...

At Shaker’s BackYard Bar & Grill you can build your own burger

Shaker’s Backyard Grill’s chefs make their backyard your backyard

What do I get from a Bull Bar?

Bull Bars are becoming a popular addition to the front of trucks. Although they do not provide full wrap contouring like Grill Guards, they do create a custom look with mounting points to add off-road accessory lights and a barrier between vital engine parts. Strapping a rugged accessory to your vehicle doesn’t have to be …

Benefits of a Bull Bar

Bull Bars have become a popular accessory to add to the front of trucks. Although they do not provide full wrap contouring like Grill Guards, they do create a custom look with mounting points to add off-road accessory lights and a barrier between vital engine parts. Strapping a rugged accessory to your vehicle doesn’t have …

Turn a Bland Cookout into a Flavorful Fiesta!

Summer is a popular time of the year to fire up the grill. The favorites for many veteran grillers are hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, steak or chicken. Howev

6 Ways to Get Amazing Service at a Restaurant Every Time You Dine Out


Sure, being polite goes a long way. But there’s more you can do to ensure stellar service each and every time you head to a restaurant, whether it’s your neighborhood Olive Garden or James Beard’s newly minted “outstanding” restaurant. We asked wait staff from around the country to share their patron pet peeves so you can avoid unintentionally ordering up spit on a plate the next time you’re out to dinner.

How to prepare your outdoor grill for its time to shine

No summer weekend is complete without an outdoor barbecue. But before you fire up the grill this season, you'll want to give it a thorough cleaning and

How to Clean Your Grill

Breathe life into your old grill with just a handful of materials and a few hours.

How to Start a Charcoal Grill: 3 Easy Ways

Cleaning BBQ Grills the Magic Way

I love to BBQ for so many reasons. Instead of being in a hot kitchen I can enjoy grilling in my cool backyard. Outside of marinating the meat, BBQing takes little planning and time. Eating at home saves money and tastes better. Since the fat melts off the meat, it’s healthier. Grilling’s not just for... Read More

Your Grill Should Cook, Not Burn

Posted: Wed Aug 28 12:02:07 EDT 2013 By Staff Writer… the barn. Or the house. Or a childEvery year, what should be a fun outdoor occasion for family and friends instead turns into tragedy at nearly 9,000 homes, causing deaths, injuries and tens of millions in property damage. Your Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents can remind you that fire damage and potential liability for injury to friends will be covered by your homeowners policy, but we’d much rather you sidle up…