Lifestyle Stories from February 24, 2026 (Change date)
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Mixue, the world’s biggest fast-food chain, has landed in the U.S. What is it and how does it taste?Feb 24, 2026 6:00 am - Months after surpassing McDonald’s as the biggest food chain in the world, Mixue arrived in the United States in December. In China, the chain is ubiquitous for its ultracheap vanilla cone, fruity drinks and bubble teas.
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This tangy, spicy Thai salad is a sensational weeknight dishFeb 24, 2026 5:51 am - Pork laab, sometimes spelled larb, is a meaty Thai salad flavored with fish sauce, lime juice, raw shallot or onion, and herbs. This version is inspired by the elements Nashville-based chef Arnold Myint says are essential to the classic dish, including cilantro, mint, lemongrass and khao khua, ground toasted rice you can make at home.
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Whiskey adds old-fashioned flair to weeknight pork chopsFeb 24, 2026 5:33 am - The classic old-fashioned cocktail gets turned into a luscious pan sauce for pork chops. The sauce features bourbon or rye whiskey, fresh orange juice, cherry preserves and a dash of Angostura bitters. Serve the pork with steamed or sautéed vegetables and potatoes or grains.
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How do I peel oddly shaped vegetables?Feb 24, 2026 5:23 am - Q: Do you have any tips for peeling turnips and rutabaga? They’ve always been hard for me to peel, so much so that I gave up buying them. Especially with rutabaga, I feel I’m going to slice off a digit trying to slice off the wax coating and rind.
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1929 Italian cookbook holds the secret to perfect tortiglioni with peppers and eggplantFeb 24, 2026 4:34 am - Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe from the cookbook “The Talisman of Happiness” matches tortiglioni (a short, tubular pasta with spiraling ridges) with peppers and eggplant.
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