The world has bigger problems than your grill being dirty, but can I just say ... I've seen a lot of nasty grills lately (see the photo below), and I don't exactly love eating ancient bits of crusty meat that've been stuck on the grill since last summer. It's possible your guests feel the same way. My dad was always pretty meticulous about cleaning our family's grill, and while I wish he were here to share some of his tips with us, we got the next best thing (OK, it's probably better): tips from actual grilling experts. Check them out below, plus learn how to make a watermelon keg, the biggest joy trigger of summer.

XO, Kristen

You need a watermelon keg in your life

Despite spending my entire life savings on culinary school in my late 20s, my ability to make a keg out of a watermelon remains my greatest party trick. There's a simple $20 gadget that makes it possible for you to do it, too.

If you're using baking potatoes for your potato salad, you're making bad potato salad

Experts share which potatoes DO make good potato salad to prevent you from further embarrassment.

Does your grill look anything like this?

Prevent foodborne illness, dangerous fires and other hazards with these simple cleaning tricks. 

Cooking while grieving

Leanne Brown is a chef, writer and cookbook author whose latest cookbook, “Good Enough,” is dedicated to helping people learn to love and accept themselves through the act of cooking. It’s a lesson she’s currently putting into practice in her own life as she cares for herself while grieving. What does feeding yourself look like under grief’s crushing exhaustion? She shares in her own words what it looks like for her.

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