5 Printable Valentine’s Day Cards for Your Sweetheart — Won’t You Be My Valentine?

  1. 1. Printable Valentine’s Day Card: Blow Pop
    Won’t You Be My Valentine?

  2. 2. Printable Valentine’s Day Card: Sweethearts
    Won’t You Be My Valentine?

  3. 3. Printable Valentine’s Day Card: Starburst
    Won’t You Be My Valentine?

  4. 4. Printable Valentine’s Day Card: Jolly Rancher
    Won’t You Be My Valentine?

  5. 5. Printable Valentine’s Day Cards: Airheads
    Won’t You Be My Valentine?

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5 Times Condiments Are the Secret Dinner Ingredient — Meal Plans from The Kitchn

I sometimes forget that I have a whole arsenal of flavorful ingredients right in the door of my refrigerator. While condiments are usually used for sandwiches or for serving with already-cooked food, they can also be sources of intense flavor and really shine as key ingredients in everyday cooking. And, if you’re anything like me, you have a ton of condiments in the fridge that need to be used up. That’s where this week’s meal plan comes in!

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Why It’s Better to Be Single on Valentine’s Day — Valentine’s Day

It’s that time of year when even a quick stop at the drug store becomes a full-on romantic assault. Who ever thought teddy bears, candy, and chocolate could inspire so much angst? For singles, whether you just got out of a relationship last week or haven’t had a date since you listened to CDs on your Discman, this can be a tricky holiday to navigate.

But flying solo on Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a soul-crushing experience. In fact, if you tweak your perspective and emphasize the more uplifting aspects of the holiday, it can be downright fun. The key is to take the focus off what you don’t have and celebrate what you do.

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Is Leftover Rice Really the Key to Great Fried Rice? — Putting Tips to the Test in the Kitchen

How much of a difference does using leftover rice really make when cooking fried rice? How much does it affect the cooking process, and more importantly, is there really a noticeable difference in taste? I decided to find out by cooking two batches of fried rice side by side — one made with day-old white rice and one with freshly cooked white rice.

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5 Dating Websites We Wish Were Real — Love in the Kitchen

The number of websites out there dedicated to finding you a lover or partner is pretty astounding. There’s Tinder and Match, which cast a wide net, but then there are websites that are more focused on a specific interest or lifestyle. Farmers can find like-minded farmers for a roll in the hay. Gluten-free? Yes, a website for gluten-free singles actually exists.

But I think there’s something lacking for the home cook on today’s dating websites. How do you know if someone will be OK washing all your dishes? How do you know if someone will eat that spicy dish you love making? Here are five dating websites for cooks that I’m pretty sure need to exist immediately. Silicon Valley, I’m looking at you.

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17 Bright and Beautiful Ways to Eat Your Greens This Winter — Recipes from The Kitchn

In the colder months, when seasonal produce is scarce, it can feel like a challenge to get your daily dose of vegetables — especially your greens. But luckily, frozen vegetables can fill that void.

Frozen veggies are the best option after fresh because they are generally frozen at their seasonal peak. And unlike canned vegetables, they don’t have a lot of additional salt. Here are 17 ways to get some greens back on your plate.

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