Articles filed under Washington Post
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How sour ingredients unlock a world of flavor in home cookingMay 27, 2026 5:45 am - Sourness is more than one of the five basic tastes — it’s a method for seasoning. Fermented and pickled ingredients are naturally salty and layered with complex flavors that can brighten and balance dishes. Once you start thinking about all the uses for sour ingredients, they can start to transform your everyday cooking.
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Wichita garlic salad is a regional specialty worthy of national attentionMay 27, 2026 5:03 am - The most distinctive dish to come out of Wichita’s mid-century supper clubs, garlic salad is an appetizer or side that eats like a hybrid of coleslaw, party dip and an extra-pungent iceberg wedge. Scooped up with buttery Club crackers, it’s creamy, crunchy and intensely garlicky.
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The do’s and don’ts of having an enviable bedMay 26, 2026 5:08 pm - There’s nothing like sinking into a comfy bed after a long day. But how can you take your bed from ordinary to extraordinary?
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Forget a cup of sugar. These neighbors asked to borrow the backyardMay 26, 2026 4:35 pm - Marisa Mender-Franklin is part of a cadre of farmers across the U.S. who practice urban micro flower farming, providing “payment” in the form of lawn care, seed mix and, of course, fresh-cut flowers in exchange for space to grow.
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Ask a Vet: Why does my dog pant so much?May 26, 2026 4:25 pm - Ask a Vet: Why does my dog pant so much?
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How to get the best deal on a new home HVAC systemMay 26, 2026 2:56 pm - Replacing your home’s heating or cooling equipment can cost thousands of dollars. When you need to upgrade your system, you’ll want to work with a company that offers the best possible advice and prices.
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Turn New York state’s famous chicken spiedie sandwich into a summer saladMay 26, 2026 5:15 am - The chicken spiedie is a classic sandwich from Binghamton, New York, that is piled with cubes of marinated meat. In this salad version, the tangy, Italian-style marinade does double duty as a seasoning for pieces of chicken breast that are then skewered and grilled and as a dressing for the crisp salad the chicken is served over.
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Good wine doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are four tips.May 26, 2026 4:59 am - Few of us can afford to buy wine without considering the price tag. But protecting your bottom line doesn’t have to mean depriving yourself of glasses and bottles you actually like. Here’s how to get the most out of every dollar you spend.
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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LAMay 23, 2026 11:51 am - Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
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Got back pain? The way you sit might be making it worse.May 22, 2026 8:19 am - Do you spend hours a day sitting in an office, driving a car or truck, or even lounging around watching TV or playing video games? Chances are, you’ve experienced a stiff or achy back. According to the World Health Organization, low back pain is the single most common cause of disability worldwide.