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Ditch the frying pan to eliminate greasy, messy stovetops by using an air fryer to make grilled cheese. Trust me, it's so worth it. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Collecting stuffed toys isn’t exactly groundbreaking. But if you’ve noticed a mischievous little elf-monster dangling from someone’s handbag or even a scuffle breaking out in the toy aisle, you’ve ...