I tried sweet potato pie recipes from Trisha Yearwood, Alton Brown, and Carla Hall. The best had an easy homemade crust.

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Three sweet-potato pies arranged on a wooden cutting board. The pies are different levels of orange and the pie in the front is topped with nuts.
I made sweet potato pies from celebrity chefs Trisha Yearwood, Carla Hall, and Alton Brown.

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I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Here's how I prepare a perfect turkey every time.

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A cooked whole turkey sits in a dish next to a head of garlic on a Thanksgiving table
As a chef, I have a few tips for preparing a perfect turkey for Thanksgiving.

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So you finally got TSA PreCheck. Here's how to avoid being the most annoying person in line and get through faster.

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An agent sits scanning passengers in front of a TSA PreCheck sign
Miami, Florida, Miami International Airport, security screening, TSA Precheck, handicap accessibility.

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Cotswolds starter kit: The 7 fashion and lifestyle must-haves of the British country elite in the 'Hamptons of England'

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A view of Hale Lane in the Cotswolds
A lane in the Cotswolds, the area of England dubbed the "Hamptons of England."

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Surfing in Switzerland? One medieval town has waves, castles, and barely any tourists.

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Thun, Switzerland
Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem destination with medieval castles and lakeside mountain views.

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I booked a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains. The cheaper ride was much more comfortable.

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A composite image of a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains
Business Insider's reporter traveled in a roomette and a first-class seat on Amtrak trains.

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I spent 3 hours making Joanna Gaines's cinnamon rolls to see if they were worth it

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A woman holding a plate with cinnamon rolls on it.
I made Joanna Gaines' cinnamon rolls and it was worth the effort.

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10 signs of over-the-top wealth and luxury I spotted in Vancouver — one of Canada's richest cities

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Cars parked on a residential street with the ocean, mountains, and city buildings in the background in Vancouver
Business Insider's reporter saw luxury cars and waterfront mansions during her trip to Vancouver, British Columbia.

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I splurged on a $1,000 room for a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best overnight train experience I've had in the US.

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The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.
The author relaxes in an Amtrak bedroom traveling from Miami to NYC.

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I'm an American who visited Iceland's only Costco location. I was shocked by how similar it was to US stores.

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Insider correspondent Talia Lakritz outside Costco in Iceland.
I visited Costco in Garðabær, Iceland, about 6 miles south of Reykjavík.

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