Articles filed under Washington Post
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Who makes the best tortilla chips? Testers tasted and ranked 14 popular brands to find outAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - Tortilla chips are the quintessential party food. And they definitely love a crowd: A big bag pairs perfectly with store-bought salsas or hummus, or even more elaborate ...
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Dip bananas in chocolate and tahini for a new spin on a classic treatAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - Chocolate-dipped frozen bananas have long been on my list of ideal snacks. They have it all: a frosty treat that's also healthful; a built-in, food-on-a-stick fun factor...
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Eggplant can be a love-or-hate proposition. Here's how to treat it right.Aug 12, 2020 6:00 am - Mere moments into our conversation, chef and restaurateur Adrian Lipscombe perfectly sums up eggplant's reputation: "It's a really unique plant. Either you love it, or y...
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Tuna melt: One of the world's great sandwiches is making a comebackAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - American home kitchens are in an unprecedented moment, where the most pedestrian supermarket staples can be as valuable as finicky homemade products. A household's most ...
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Need to laugh out loud? These hilarious romance novels will do the trick.Aug 11, 2020 6:00 am - We hold these truths to be self-evident: One, 2020 is a trash fire. Two, romance novels have the power to dampen the resulting flames. Thank you for coming to my TED tal...
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Book review: A 'Twilight' revamp, all in for team EdwardAug 11, 2020 6:00 am - "Midnight Sun," by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) Edward Cullen. He sparkles in sunlight, has a thing for hemoglobin and, with 2005's megah...
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To get enough exercise, try engaging in three different activities a weekAug 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Even before the pandemic, Americans weren't getting enough exercise, despite all the doctors, health organizations and government agencies encouraging us to get off the ...
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Want to spend a day in Chicago? Top attractions have changed in light of COVID-19Aug 09, 2020 7:30 am - When Marianne Goss led her first tour of Chicago since the pandemic hit, she faced more obstacles than usual. In addition to the narrow sidewalks and construction noise,...
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American spin placed on kusamono art formAug 09, 2020 7:00 am - Most people know of the Japanese plant art of bonsai, in which tiny trees are cultivated in stylish pots. Few people are aware, though, of a related Japanese pursuit nam...
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Remote work really does mean longer days - and more meetingsAug 09, 2020 6:18 am - The massive global shift to remote work since the pandemic began has led to some upsides: More flexibility, no commute, more comfortable pants. But those who sense this ...