Articles filed under Washington Post
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I hate the recessed lights in my kitchen. What are my options?Jun 11, 2025 3:01 am - Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything!
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What really keeps mosquitoes away? Probably not your lavender plants.Jun 11, 2025 2:22 am - Alternatives to slathering yourself with DEET to keep the mosquitoes away are often the topic of online lists and articles. Typically these including surrounding yourself with scented plants. Fragrant plants such as citronella, geranium and peppermint do tend to deter mosquitoes, studies say, but that’s not enough to keep them from biting you. Here’s how science explains it.
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Trump to ramp up transfers to Guantánamo, including citizens of alliesJun 10, 2025 6:46 pm - The Trump administration is preparing to begin the transfer of potentially thousands of foreigners who are in the United States illegally to the U.S. military base in Gua...
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Canada has already surpassed a year’s worth of charred land from wildfiresJun 10, 2025 3:42 pm - Wildfires across Canada are devouring land at a pace unseen in any year other than the historic 2023 season. With more than 7.8 million acres burned, according to Canadia...
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Strawberry shortcake is an ode to peak-season fruit and tender biscuitsJun 10, 2025 6:13 am - Strawberry shortcake is widely viewed as a quintessentially American dessert, so much so that June 14 is National Strawberry Shortcake Day. This recipe is adapted from James Beard, who got it from his mother. The biscuits’ signature ingredient is hard-boiled egg yolks, which help achieve a tender, crumbly pastry.
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Bring saucy, tender bourbon chicken home with this timeless techniqueJun 10, 2025 5:48 am - This bourbon chicken inspired by the mall food court staple features pieces of meat in a sticky, sweet and savory sauce. The Chinese technique of velveting helps keep the chunks of boneless, skinless chicken thighs tender and juicy.
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Miso pea pastina is a welcome way to eat your greensJun 10, 2025 5:24 am - In Italy, pastina (“little pasta”) is a brothy dish that’s also known as “penicillin soup,” thanks to its comforting, nourishing qualities. Traditionally made with soffritto (carrot, celery and onion), broth, tiny pasta and parmesan, this verdant version is a twist on the beloved classic.
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What’s the best way to store strawberries? Popular methods put to the testJun 10, 2025 5:16 am - Once picked, strawberries are best consumed as soon as possible. But you can’t always eat an entire berry bounty in one sitting. People tout a number of methods for storing strawberries to make them last as long as possible. But do they work?
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How do I substitute fresh herbs for one another?Jun 10, 2025 5:12 am - Fresh herbs are among the easiest swaps to make in a recipe. Just remember to substitute like with like.
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Carolyn Hax: After infidelity, boyfriend retaliates with abusive behaviorJun 09, 2025 11:07 am - She had a two month affair, her boyfriend found out and is now “torturing her” with insults. Should she try to work it out or end the relationship? Carolyn Hax says it is time to get out of abusive relationship.