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Ah, the humble saltine cracker. It won’t win any beauty contests. It’s not studded with interesting nuts or exotic dried fruits. It doesn’t boast any artisanal seeds or organic herbs, either. You might think it’s rather plain — certainly nothing to celebrate. You’d be wrong. It’s the perfect cracker. Here’s why. F.L.

Much has been written about the first day of the work week, and most of it isn’t very flattering. Consider, The Bangles: “It’s just another manic Monday / I wish it were Sunday.” Or The Mamas and The Papas: “Every other day of the week is fine (fine), yeah / But whenever Monday comes / You can find me crying all of the time.

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but English muffins did not originate in England.

Preserving the season’s bounty in a whirlwind jamming session is one of our very favorite things to do. Pots, pans, and jars crowd every available surface; bundles of ripe fruits and veggies stand at the ready; our hair is tied back; and our aprons are tied on. But before we hull our first strawberry or rinse our first blueberry, we like to set the mood with some tunes. Something easygoing, but lively enough to keep the energy up while we’re simmering, stirring, and straining.

“Staycation” may seem like a made-up word for people who don’t have the time or energy to plan an actual holiday, but hear us out: A vacation in your hometown doesn’t have to suck. In fact, it can be pretty wonderful. Consider: You save on airfare and transportation, you don’t have to worry about outsourcing care of pets or plants, and you can sleep in your own bed (if you want). Win-win-win! This month, we’re exploring how five different people staycation.

“Staycation” may seem like a made-up word for people who don’t have the time or energy to plan an actual holiday, but hear us out: A vacation in your hometown doesn’t have to suck. In fact, it can be pretty wonderful. Consider: You save on airfare and transportation, you don’t have to worry about outsourcing care of pets or plants, and you can sleep in your own bed (if you want). Win-win-win! This month, we’re exploring how five different people staycation.

“Staycation” may seem like a made-up word for people who don’t have the time or energy to plan an actual holiday, but hear us out: A vacation in your hometown doesn’t have to suck. In fact, it can be pretty wonderful. Consider: You save on airfare and transportation, you don’t have to worry about outsourcing care of pets or plants, and you can sleep in your own bed (if you want). Win-win-win! This month, we’re exploring how five different people staycation.

Officially speaking, the annual La Tomatina Festival, which happens on the last Wednesday in August at the Plaza Del Pueblo in Buñol, Spain, is a celebration of the town’s patron saint, San Lius Bertrán, and the Virgin Mary. Unofficially, it’s an excuse to have a really big food fight. Over 40,000 people pack into the tiny Valencian town to hurl over 90,000 pounds of tomatoes at each other. The tomato throwing starts at 11 a.m.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Caesar salad has no relation to Julius Caesar, the Roman emperor of yore. It’s an understandable mistake to make though. It feels like the salad could be from the days of chariots and togas, right? It has the black pepper, eggs, and fishy flavor profile, all which are typically found in ancient Roman cooking. But, alas, it’s not the case. Caesar salad was, in fact, invented in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s.

Let’s be honest — the vast majority of theaters are slinging the same sad pretzels, stale nachos, and dry chicken fingers. And while we’ll always have a soft spot for faux-flavored popcorn and movie-theater candy, sometimes it’s just easier, cheaper, and healthier to bring your own food to the movie theater. This is obviously against theater policy, but we’re all for smuggling in your own food — so long as you follow these rules.

Your zodiac sign gives insight into your personality, career path, and love life. It’s also extremely helpful in determining your go-to cocktail and chocolate treat. Who’s to say the stars can’t also point you in the right direction in other culinary pursuits? Let’s see what the stars have to say about the snacks you should be stocking up on. Impatient Aries doesn’t have time to wait for cookies to bake or nacho cheese to melt.

As great as a road trip sounds in theory, sometimes it can be a drag. That open road gets monotonous; that pop hit that plays at least once an hour on the radio gets tired really quickly; and even chatter with your travel mates can get stale. The best way to liven the mood is to plug in your device of choice, push play on a podcast, and crank the volume up.

“Pittsburgh? Are you kidding?” That’s what my sister said when I told her my boyfriend, Mike, and I were planning a vacation to the Steel City last fall. Her reaction is understandable; most people associate the word “vacation” with tropical getaways, lavish accommodations, or off-the-grid immersions in nature. Few people imagine a car ride to a small city five hours west of our home in Philly. But we did it — and it ruled.

Confession: I’m not a fan of eating outside. Unless conditions are absolutely perfect, I’m content to nibble on my nachos somewhere with four walls and a roof. There are just so many ways for the meal to go sideways when you’re dining al fresco. Maybe the furniture is rickety, and one wayward bump of the knee sends my panini flying. Or the sun’s strong rays melt the ice cubes in my drink before I’ve even taken a sip.

Sometimes eating certain foods outdoors takes them from humdrum to “hot damn!” If you’ve ever had the thrill of cracking crabs on a picnic table or lapping up melting ice cream in the sun, you know the feeling. It just wouldn’t be the same experience if you were inside. So if you’re looking to enjoy these foods to the max, you must eat the following foods al fresco.

People enjoy parks for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they’re throwing a casual picnic with brie and red wine, or relaxing with friends and family on the grass. Perhaps they just want to soak up some sun while they catch up with their Kindle. The point is, most people don’t head over with the goal of being a nuisance.

If you’re anything like me, you have a little voice in your head that dishes out guilt trips when you stay indoors despite it being gorgeous out. Grab a baguette and go on a picnic, it says, even though you’re not particularly hungry and don’t feel like tracking down a two-foot-long bread product. You waited all winter for a day like this, the voice insists. Get some fresh air in your lungs, for crying out loud!

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.