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Have leftovers from your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Corned beef hash is a traditional and delicious way to use up that extra corned beef and cabbage, making it the centerpiece for a fabulous meal, for breakfast or any time! Hashing Out History The popular breakfast dish, usually served with eggs, has been around since the 1800s but gained popularity during WWII as a result of the rationing of fresh meat. Canned, or “tinned” corned beef was an important protein source in Europe and the US during the war....

There’s going to be a long wait for Netflix to release season 2 of The Defenders. The first season of The Defenders has been a massive success bringing together all the Netflix/Marvel heroes together to face a common enemy. Let’s take a look to see whether they’ll be teaming up again in the future. Just to bring you up to speed to where we are in the Defenders universe now. The Defenders Season 1 concludes the first phase of The Defenders....

It’s that time of the month, where we look at all the new TV series coming to US Netflix in June and pick out our top 5 picks and give you some reasons why you should definitely think about giving them a watch. For a full list of the new movies and new series coming in June, check out our preview. A lot of series have been planned to be making a return over the next month, including some pretty big and popular titles like The Ranch (Part 3), Flacked (Season 2) and Quantico (Season 2)....

No matter where you are in the world, the weather is a popular topic. Humans love to talk about it, in any language. Here in the United States and other English-speaking countries, we use a lot of colorful words and phrases when we need to paint a picture of the conditions outside—everything from, “hot enough to fry an egg,” to “Snowmageddon.” There was even our very own “Polar Coaster” to describe the crazy, fluctuating temperatures of last winter....

Awake is now available to stream on Netflix UK It’s certainly a much quieter week for Netflix UK with the addition of only 24 new movies and TV shows to the library. Still, there’s lots to be enjoyed so if you aren’t busy watching the start of the European Championships, or basking in the sun, make sure to give Netflix a watch this weekend. Here’s what’s new on Netflix UK and the top 10s for June 11th, 2021....

How Do You Make Kool-Aid Pickles? They couldn’t be easier to make. Just as the name says, you combine dill pickles with a packet of unsweetened Kool-Aid—usually cherry-flavored (but any from the red flavor family should work)—and sugar. The result is something very similar to bread and butter pickles, but with a cherry tang. No one is sure how the combination came about (was it an picnic table accident?), but the desired tastebud result is all about achieving that “pucker....

There are a number of genres Netflix has really struggled to get right, with talk shows and late-night formats often the most cited examples. However, below we’re going to look at the rather disappointing track record Netflix has had with its multi-cam sitcom lineup. To be clear, Netflix has had some home runs generally with their comedy TV lineup. Master of None and Grace and Frankie both stand out as excellent comedies, as do the likes of Sex Education and Russian Doll....

Hot weather makes us thirsty, and more prone to dehydration, but did you know what you drink to quench that thirst and replace fluids may cause kidney stones? What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones are mineral salts that accumulate in the urinary tract. When these substances crystalize and lump together, stones begin to form. As the stones increase in size, they begin to block urinary flow and lodge in the tube leading from the kidney to the bladder....

While Netflix has a plethora of k-dramas, however, the streaming service has been lacking in the j-drama department. Aside from anime titles, we expect First Love to be one of the most popular Japanese originals on Netflix in 2022. Here’s everything we know so far about First Love season 1 on Netflix. First Love is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original romantic drama series written and directed by Kanchiku Yuri. The story of the series is inspired by the works of Japanese singer Hikaru Utada, who has composed and written the songs for the series....

Marmaduke – Picture: Netflix The new animated movie Marmaduke which features the voices of J.K. Simmons, Pete Davidson, David Koechner, Shelby Young and Tania Gunadi is headed to Netflix in select regions including the United States and the United Kingdom in May 2022. Produced by Andrews McMeel Entertainment and Legacy Classics, the new feature film runs at 88-minutes and sees the famous dog training for and eventually competing in the Westminster Championship....

Scorpion – Picture: CBS The CBS show Scorpion will soon be taking its leave from Netflix in multiple countries including the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany. Others are expected to see the title removed too meaning all four seasons will make their permanent departure from Netflix. Streaming since 2015, the CBS show has been a mainstay on Netflix internationally but given it’s not a Netflix Original series, its rights were going to expire eventually and now that’s due to happen....

Spriggan – Picture. Netflix and David Production It’s been decades in the making, but the first anime series adaptation of Spriggan has been and gone on Netflix. Fans are already wondering when we can expect to see the second season of Spriggan, but for now, we await Netflix and animation studio, David Production to make a decision on the future of the anime. Thankfully, there are some early signs to suggest a second season will be on the way in the near future....

The Gray Man – Picture: Netflix The Gray Man is here. Netflix’s big bombastic new action movie with some of the best action scenes you’ll see all year and more importantly to this article features a great original soundtrack and some songs you may be familiar with scattered throughout with a noteworthy credits song from The Black Keys. Releasing on Netflix globally on July 22nd, the new action movie from The Russo Brothers stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, with Regé-Jean Page, Billy Bob Thornton, Jessica Henwick, Dhanush, Wagner Moura and Alfre Woodard....

After another jam-packed season of twists and turns of the supernatural kind, The Haunting of Bly Manor is another huge success for Netflix. As fans are left reeling from the ending of Bly Manor, one of the largest questions fans have now is will The Haunting return for a third season on Netflix? We certainly think so, but the wait could be extensive, here’s why. The Haunting is an ongoing Netflix Original horror-anthology series written and created by Mike Flanagan....

The Umbrella Academy – Picture: Netflix The Umbrella Academy season three has still yet to be officially renewed or canceled by Netflix. But according to a new production list, season three is reportedly gearing up to begin filming in February 2021. According to ProductionWeekly, production on season three is currently set to start on February 1st, 2021, and wrap up in August 2021. That makes a 2021 release date for The Umbrella Academy season three release perhaps a little optimistic, but that mostly depends on how long post-production takes, as well as the various other items on Netflix’s checklist before go live....

Fans of Trinkets got their wish in the summer of 2019 when it was announced that the teen-drama would return for a second and final season. It’s been a long wait, but we can now confirm that Trinkets season two will premiere on Netflix in August 2020. Trinkets is a Netflix Original teen-drama series created by Amy Andelson, Emily Meyer, and Kirsten Smith. The series stars Deadpool starlet Brianna Hildebrand, Kiana Madeira, and debuting actress Quintessa Swindell....

The conure is a family of American parrots that includes about 45 different species. These birds are characterized by their slender build and long tails, resembling parakeets. A popular pet for birdkeepers, there’s plenty of information available for care, habitat, diet, and temperament. Whether you own a conure or you’re thinking about getting one, there are a lot of fascinating facts you may not know, like the common trait shared by all species in this family or their favorite treat....

Long viewed as the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a time for parades to honor those who gave their lives for our nation, as well as cookouts, time with family and, in some regions, the first pool parties of the summer. It’s natural to wish for good weather over Memorial Day weekend; after all, no one likes to see it rain on their parade. For residents of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a town of 7,500 located in the Berkshire Mountains, a little rain was the least of their concerns when a deadly F4 tornado tore through town just before sunset on May 29, 1995....

As more and more people look to keep exotic pets, leopard geckos are increasingly becoming part of that conversation. As you can imagine, a reptile’s needs are vastly different from those of a standard pet, such as a dog or cat. What’s more, their temperaments and behavior are also extremely different. As such, it is essential to acquaint yourself with the behaviors of a leopard gecko first before adopting one, as that will allow you to know whether this animal would be a good fit for you....

Road to Perdition (2001) is now available to stream on Netflix We welcome the start of the new month with a whole heap of excellent movies added to the US library on June 1st, 2021. There are some returning favourites, along with some fantastic new dramas that all subscribers should watch at least once. Here are the best new movies added to Netflix on June 1st, 2021. Road to Perdition (2002) Director: Sam Mendes Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller | Runtime: 117 Minutes Cast: Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Rob Maxey, Liam Aiken, Jennifer Jason Leigh Typically the hero of our movies, it was refreshing to see Tom Hanks in the role of mobster....