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The 12 best bargain wines of 2024 under $20Dec 31, 2024 5:27 am - It’s reassuring that even with the global inflation of the post-pandemic years, there are still exciting values to be found under $20. The Paul D. Grüner Veltliner 2023, at $14 for 1-Liter, tops the list.
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Peanut chaat boasts bold flavors and a gratifying crunch you crave in a snackDec 31, 2024 5:06 am - This easy, no-cook peanut chaat, a type of Indian snack or appetizer, is crunchy, sweet, spicy, tangy and salty. With this recipe from food writer Khushbu Shah’s cookbook, “Amrikan,” you can substitute any crunchy vegetables you like.
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5 more flavor boosters for soup, recommended by readersDec 30, 2024 11:16 am - Last month we recommended five flavor-booster ingredients that can bring complexity and depth to your next pot of soup. Here are five more.
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Smart shortcuts coax big flavor out of a speedy chickpea noodle soupDec 30, 2024 10:30 am - This quick soup stars chickpeas and noodles, in a base that gets much of its flavor from a potent seasoning paste (made by Better Than Bouillon) and a finishing touch of raw garlic and herbs.
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Carolyn Hax: ‘Overly nice’ people are truly annoyingDec 30, 2024 9:00 am - “Overly nice” people are annoying, but Carolyn Hax says it’s not about their niceness. It is about their failure to recognize boundaries.
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Why your new phone should be a used oneDec 27, 2024 2:37 pm - If you’re thinking of buying a new phone, laptop or smartwatch, getting refurbished technology could save you money and help the planet. “The biggest thing that people wi...
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Carolyn Hax: ‘Anti-marriage’ ex is now engagedDec 27, 2024 6:00 am - Her ‘anti-marriage’ ex is now engaged less than a year after their breakup to an insufferable woman. Was it her own fault? Carolyn Hax says don’t try to get close to people who persistently, openly keep you at arm’s length.
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7 of our best science-based tips for mental and cognitive healthDec 27, 2024 1:44 am - From managing our nighttime light exposure, to embracing mindful activities such as yoga and gardening, to finding the joy of missing out, here are seven science-based tips that can help bolster our brain health and strengthen our emotional resilience.
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Fragrances may seem harmless. But the research is raising alarm.Dec 27, 2024 1:18 am - Phthalates — found in popular perfumes, nail polishes and hair care products — have been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes: insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and impaired neurodevelopment.
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5 health changes to try in the new year, according to expertsDec 26, 2024 11:59 pm - It’s resolution-setting season. And if tending to your health is one of your 2025 goals, here are some easy-to-implement tips we learned from experts this year to help you be healthier.