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Lemonade

When life hands us lemons, not everyone turns them into lemonade; some of us turn them into royalty.

A new study led by Dr. Dafna Langgut, of the Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University in Israel, reveals fascinating findings about the migratory and symbolic history of citrus. One of Langgut's most notable discoveries is that lemons, though abundant and ubiquitous now, were actually rare in ancient Rome – and therefore prized by the elite and treated as a luxury.

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Weekend Cookout

You’ve heard it before about this most beloved white meat: Grilled chicken can be boring. Sure, on its own, plain grilled chicken can be bland and dry, but it doesn’t have to — and should not be that way. To take everyday chicken to the next delicious level, try switching up cuts of chicken, experimenting with new cooking techniques and adding marinades, rubs and sauces to ensure moist, flavorful results.