How Many Cups of Coffee Are Safe? AHA Explains

Quick Answer The American Heart Association says up to 400 mg of caffeine a day, about five 8 ounce cups of black coffee, is safe for most healthy adults and…

What Can I Use Instead of Buttermilk? 8 Easy Swaps

You are halfway through a batch of pancake batter and the buttermilk carton is empty. Or the recipe calls for a full cup, and the store only sells it in…

Does Gochujang Need to Be Refrigerated?

For centuries, gochujang was fermented outdoors in large earthenware pots called onggi, sitting through summer heat and winter cold with no refrigerator anywhere near it. That history is part of…

Does Gochujang Go Bad? Everything You Should Know

A jar of gochujang that bulges at the lid or leaks a little down the side looks like something has gone wrong. Usually, it hasn’t. Gochujang is a living, actively…

Things That Have Piqued My Interest in Summer

Sooooo much matcha. I swear one of my teenagers is solely responsible for the shortage, lol. Also, I’ve been thinking so much lately about a stone necklace I had in…

Expert-Approved Summer Skincare Routine

Summer is synonymous with glowy, gorgeous skin. Images of freckle-flecked faces, barely-there makeup, and a natural sun-kissed look make summer skin look effortless. But for all the season’s vitamin D…

What to Use Instead of Heavy Cream: 13 Substitutes

You are halfway through a batch of alfredo sauce for a dinner party and the heavy cream carton in the fridge is empty. Or you are lactose intolerant and need…

Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going swimming at Freddie’s community pool. I’m the official diving board stunt videographer! Hope you have a good…

Melon Recipes To Enjoy All Season Long

When the weather heats up, melon season officially begins. From juicy watermelon to crisp honeydew, summer melons are at their peak—and the best melon recipes make the most of their…

How to Get Nail Polish Out of Clothes (Every Fabric)

I was doing my own manicure on the bathroom counter the night before a photo shoot, going for a color I’d never tried, and the second I unscrewed the cap…