I was on 'Say Yes to the Dress.' Here are 5 things that surprised me about being on the show.

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I was on "Say Yes to the Dress" after a flood destroyed my original gown.

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How to make the best holiday cookies, according to chefs

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There are certain tricks to making the perfect holiday cookies.

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I tried 5 hot-chocolate recipes from celebrity chefs, and only one beat Ina Garten's

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I made hot chocolate using popular chefs' recipes to find best one out there.

Paige Bennett

THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'You've Got Mail' 26 years later

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"You've Got Mail" debuted in 1998.

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8 of the best ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a professional baker

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As a professional baker, I've learned a lot of easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix.

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I've traveled to 17 countries and have learned that a checked bag is always worth it. Here's why.

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Checking a bag makes my travel experience more enjoyable.

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My family tried 20 of Costco's premade meals, and we'd buy almost all of them again

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Kirkland Signature premade meals together on a counter
My family tried Kirkland Signature prepared meals from Costco to find the best options.

Ted Berg

How celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay makes his millions

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Gordon Ramsey on a Fox red carpet.
Gordon Ramsay has several streams of income contributing to his estimated status as a multimillionaire.

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I didn't like 'Gilmore Girls' until I was a single mom. Watching it helped me create the parent-child dynamic I always wanted.

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Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore and Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore.

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10 of the best snacks to make in an air fryer, according to chefs

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There are lots of snacks you can quickly make in an air fryer.

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