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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.
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Trump threatens ‘very serious consequences’ if Musk backs DemocratsJun 07, 2025 4:06 pm - President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened “very serious consequences” against Elon Musk if the tech billionaire and former adviser were to fund any Democratic candida...
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Russian officials delight in Trump-Musk rift, offer mediation, asylumJun 06, 2025 7:41 pm - As President Donald Trump and the world’s richest man blew up the internet by detonating their friendship, a key Kremlin point man on White House contacts used a phrase f...
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Supreme Court lets DOGE access Social Security data of millions of AmericansJun 06, 2025 4:59 pm - A divided Supreme Court on Friday sided with the Trump administration for now in a pair of cases involving the U.S. DOGE Service, whose efforts to slash government agenci...
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They served the nation. Now, these veterans say they’re protesting to save it.Jun 06, 2025 4:20 pm - As soon as he was old enough to enlist, there was little doubt in Reed Radcliffe’s mind that he would serve his country. His father was in the Navy. His grandfather, too....