Food
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It's all in the rice: The nuanced world of Japanese sake and how to pair it with food
Apr 21, 2026 5:16 am - If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you’re missing the larger world of sake, which is as nuanced and layered as wine. Here are some quick sake facts.
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Feta-brined spatchcock chicken is cooked under a weight in this Egyptian recipe
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Orange-marinated chicken wrapped in bacon gets family’s approval (and maybe Charlie Trotter’s, too)Apr 15, 2026 5:59 am - Penny Kazmier has been making this Bacon Wrapped Marinated Chicken for more than 20 years as a way to get the flavors of orange chicken without the hassle of deep frying. It was even her contribution to a charity cookbook in the 1990s that she then gifted to legendary chef Charlie Trotter. And -- surprise! — he kept it.
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Why you should be baking with rye flour
Apr 15, 2026 5:33 am - Looking for a way to take your baking to the next level? Try rye flour, a sneaky way to add complex flavors, a tender crumb and a little nutrition, especially in sweet baked goods. Why is it good for you? Rye flour — especially whole grain — has more fiber than wheat. It’s also beneficial from a climate perspective.
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Aldi’s wine selection is surprisingly good. Here are 6 bargain bottles to try.Apr 15, 2026 5:26 am - When you shop for wine at Aldi, you’re choosing from labels that aren’t sold anywhere else. It can be a mixed bag, but if you choose carefully, you can find solid options at excellent prices.
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Stuck in a cooking rut? Try some creative rule-breaking in the kitchen
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Rotisserie chicken meets grapes and pecans in a crisp romaine wrap
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Eastern European cuisine is more vegetable-forward than you might think
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Cook smarter not harder: Simple recipes that work overtimeApr 09, 2026 2:59 pm - Some weeks call for ambitious cooking projects, but most call for smart ones — the kind that save time, stretch your grocery budget and make mealtime feel less chaotic. This trio of recipes — Lazy Pork Wontons for One, Oven-Roasted Pork Shoulder and Instant Pot Refried Beans — show how simple, satisfying staples can work harder for you.
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Indoor, early farmers markets blooming in the suburbs through April, May
Apr 08, 2026 11:45 am - Access to the best local, seasonal produce can be found almost year-round in the suburbs thanks to great indoor and winter markets.