Can you really substitute blueberries for strawberries when making a shortcake? We have the answer.

And, we’ve got the tips you need to survive all that holiday cooking.

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We're taking you back to the very first pop culture reference in the history of Gilmore Girls...

The ethereal voice behind Sixpence None the Richer’s timeless hits “Kiss Me” and “There She Goes”, Leigh Nash!

Dive into the nostalgia, the music, and what inspires Leigh today. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with a pop culture legend!

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In the news… a Gilmore connection to Friday Night Lights.

The scariest pool we’ve ever seen.

A shirtless calendar you’re going to want to order immediately.

Plus, the most obvious Team Jess member ever.

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We’re going golfing with Richard and Rory, but are we seeing double locations?

And, a shoeless detail occurs while prepping for the wedding, we’ll tell you where.

Plus, Kirk still isn’t Kirk in this episode, we speculate why!

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We are boldly going where no man has gone before with director Adam Nimoy, YES that Nimoy!

So, beam me up Scotty (Patterson)! Find out what lessons he learned from his dad, Leonard, that he put to use on Gilmore Girls.

Don’t be illogical and miss this episode!

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We loved the first two episodes, but this third episode… it was just… okay.

What was with the fashion and the feet photos?!

Plus, find out which character reminds us of Ickstopher!

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Just like Sookie does in Gilmore Girls, can you determine if a peach is too watery by rolling it on the ground? We find out!

And, is a peach a romantic fruit?

Plus, which family farm produces over 100 million peaches and has operated over 100 years?

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The recipe for a great Gilmore Girls episode is a heartfelt small-town story, a dash of romantic tension, and of course… a heavy pour of pop culture references. We’re going “semi homemade” this week when we talk to chef and author Sandra Lee!

She was mentioned in “A Year in the Life: Summer” as a potential chef for the Dragonfly Inn, and we’re going to find out what she would have done IF she had gotten the job!

Sandra shares her journey through crafts, county fair blue ribbons, and we learn how to set the perfect tablescape on I Smell Pop Culture!

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