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Hoisin sauce gives new life to leftover ham in this cabbage stir-fryDec 25, 2024 5:28 am - Hoisin sauce adds tons of flavor to this simple cabbage and ham stir-fry that’s an easy way to transform leftover meat from holiday feasts.
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Trump’s Panama Canal threats designed to scuttle China influenceDec 24, 2024 8:08 am - President-elect Donald Trump’s threat last weekend to reclaim the Panama Canal was designed to make clear that “decades of U.S. commerce financing China’s growth and stra...
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Cheers! 5 things to know about champagneDec 23, 2024 4:40 pm - The vast majority of champagne sold in the United States this year will be purchased in December, and much of it will be consumed in the year’s waning hours on New Year’s Eve.
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Chicago middle-schooler finds goose poop that has cancer-fighting compoundDec 23, 2024 3:06 pm - When Camarria Williams, 13, stumbled upon goose poop in a neighborhood park, she enthusiastically scooped some up. She and six other students were looking for bacteria samples. She learned, with university researchers’ help, that her goose poop contained a cancer-fighting compound.
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How to use store-bought puff pastry for easy holiday entertainingDec 23, 2024 5:39 am - Here are a variety of puff-pastry assembly techniques that you can effortlessly and successfully try at home during the holidays — or at any time the craving for impressively flaky, puff-pastry-wrapped goodies hits.
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Manhattan clam chowder inspires a seafood stew worthy of companyDec 23, 2024 5:35 am - Turn the classic tomato-based Manhattan clam chowder into a hearty seafood-packed stew that’s a meal in and of itself. The base can be made and refrigerated up to two days in advance; bring it to a boil and add the seafood for an impressive, company-worthy meal.
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Baked brie with pepper jam shows why the classic is a classicDec 23, 2024 5:23 am - Cheesy, with a touch of sweetness and spice, this baked brie en croute with pepper jam makes an enticing dish. “En croute” means “wrapped in a crust,” which in this instance is store-bought puff pastry that bakes up crisp and golden.
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Elon Musk’s wish list for DOGEDec 21, 2024 4:58 pm - Since President-elect Donald Trump tapped Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to streamline federal operations, questions have ...
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Worried about lead pipes? Here’s what to do.Dec 21, 2024 2:44 am - Although lead pipes were banned decades ago, millions of homes still contain them. In fact, lead from water service lines remains one of the leading causes of childhood lead poisoning. There is no safe level of exposure to lead, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead exposure causes developmental delays, difficulty learning and behavioral problems.
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Skinny ‘Treezempic’ Christmas trees are this year’s holiday trendDec 21, 2024 2:10 am - Skinny Christmas trees, or pencil trees, are having a major moment this holiday season. With rising costs, tighter spaces and a growing trend toward scaling down traditions, many are embracing these minimalist, budget-friendly trees.