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If there’s anything that gets my family circling the kitchen, asking “Whatcha makin’?” it’s the smell of sizzling bacon. Whether eaten on its own (bacon snatchers, you know who you are), next to a stack of banana pancakes or a cheesy omelette, or added to soups, salads, or tacos for a smoky, salty pop of flavor, bacon makes almost any meal better. You can cook a few slices in a skillet or the microwave, but when cooking a big batch, the oven is the surefire way to go. This method is almost entirely hands-off and results in perfectly crispy, chewy,...

This gluten free chocolate zucchini cake is simply the richest, most moist chocolate cake ever. What else were you going to do with all that zucchini? What makes this gluten free chocolate zucchini cake special (and so useful!)? This cake is so rich, with deep chocolate flavor, and the zucchini keeps every dense, rich bite moist and tender without being “fluffy.” Every solid recipe using at least a few cups of shredded zucchini is nothing short of a public service. Take this gluten free chocolate zucchini cake, for example. It tastes approximately, well, nothing like zucchini. The garden veg is...

Glass painting is an affordable rewarding hobby that helps keep old glass out of landfills. You have to use proper techniques to ensure that the paint adheres to the glass surface and use methods that help you achieve your desired outcome. Learn how to paint glass using the best methods, tools, and materials needed for glass painting, the best brands of glass paint, and 15 fun glass painting projects. Tools and Materials for Glass Painting Projects Painting on glass requires special paints and methods, so the paint does not peel off. If you are painting glassware and ceramics for eating...

After a recent breakup, I started living alone and took the opportunity to evaluate my own carbon footprint. Although my parents offered me their old car to travel long distances for doctor appointments or to see friends, I realized that being so close to the city, driving every day is not a necessity. Even for a trip to the grocery store, I was seeking a more environmentally friendly way to travel. The transportation industry plays a major role in reducing emissions in the face of climate change, after all, as the Environmental Protection Agency reports that a typical passenger vehicle...

Mother Nature continues to amaze us every day, even when we fail to treat her with the love and respect she deserves. There are too many dreamy landscapes and mind-boggling animals that exist right outside our urban surroundings, just waiting to be appreciated. But be careful though — if you get too close, things can go from mesmerizing to straight-up terrifying in mere seconds. You see, not all wildlife surprises are pleasant. They sometimes crawl into the comfort of our homes to remind us that nature is not to be messed with. In fact, there are plenty of horrified poor...