The Easter ham is a great mystery to many, even the meat eaters among us. Maybe it's because we don't really want to know what we're eating, or maybe it's because ham is something that most Americans only cook a couple times a year. It turns out most people have no idea how to cook a ham, so I thought I'd give you a heads up that Easter is on April 17 this year, meaning this is your last weekend to plan before it jumps up on you! But have no fear, we've got everything you need to make things easy, from explainers to how-tos and recipes.

XO, Kristen

So ... how exactly do you cook an Easter ham?

This may shock you, but most hams that Americans buy at the supermarket for Easter Sunday are known as city hams, which are precooked. They’re technically safe to eat as-is, without even heating them up. Still, many people may wonder how long you have to heat one of these hams, and how ... and you probably want some recipes for delicious glazes, too. Well, we've got all of that right here.

The affordable tool you need to make sure your ham is at the right temperature

The internal temperature of a precooked ham should come up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, but how on earth are you supposed to determine that? An instant-read thermometer will do the trick, and you'll be glad you have it when Thanksgiving comes around, because it works for turkeys, too.

This simple fridge hack will cut down your grocery bill and waste

Do you have trouble eating the food in your refrigerator before it goes bad? It's a common problem, and registered dietitian Alyssa Miller provides a solution to this problem. It’s called the “need to use” bin.

7 healthy breakfasts that cost less than $1

We asked nutritionists, dietitians and other experts to rise to the challenge of designing tasty morning meals that cost a buck, give or take a couple of cents.

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