Soup season is here, and the Southerner in me cannot wait for endless bowls of hearty beans. This navy bean soup, simmered low and slow with a smoky ham hock, is definitely on the list of yummy things to consume as much as possible. If you’d like to make your soup creamier, mash some of…
Rewind, Review and Re-Rate: 1946’s ‘The Best Years of Our Lives’: Honoring Veterans
Approved | 2h 50min | War, Drama, Romance The Golden Age of Hollywood can rightly claim a wide array of excellent action-oriented World War II films, such as 1945’s “They Were Expendable” and 1957’s “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” Indeed, war movies contributed greatly to making American cinema the most influential and copied style…
The ‘Full Beaver Moon’ in November Aligns With the Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century
The November full moon—known as the “Beaver Moon”—this year will coincide with the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century. As the chill of autumn grows colder, and days grow shorter, the nearing of winter solstice harks a time when trap setters once sought to subdue those large rodents, beavers, and procure their pelts to…
Slow-Cooked Comfort From Southern France
Daube Provençale is to Provence what beef Bourguignon is to Burgundy—an absolute classic of the local cuisine, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This big stew of tender beef chunks in a robust sauce of red wine, tomato sauce, and local herbs and fixings is full of Provençal flavor. Ladled over a bed of egg noodles, it’s…
Daube Provençale: Slow-Cooked Comfort From Southern France
Daube Provençale is to Provence what beef Bourguignon is to Burgundy—an absolute classic of the local cuisine, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. This big stew of tender beef chunks in a robust sauce of red wine, tomato sauce, and local herbs and fixings is full of Provençal flavor. Ladled over a bed of egg noodles, it’s…
Mom Couldn’t Visit Her Son’s Grave on His 41st Birthday, Grateful When Stranger Lays Flowers
Living far away, the mother of a boy who died suddenly four decades ago was unable to visit his grave on what would have been his 41st birthday. Heartbroken, she confided in her family that she wished someone could place flowers on his grave. Luckily, with the help of social media, her daughter made it…
‘Hardship of Life’: Touching Photos From Far Corners of the World Win International Photo Competition
Some of the least touristy spots from far corners of the globe were highlighted in the Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2021, whose winners were announced last month, and whose works are now on display in Siena, Italy. The competition garnered entries from thousands of photographers, professional and amateur, from 163 countries across the world. SIPA highlights…
Friends Craft Playable Flute Made Entirely Out of Chocolate and It Sounds Amazing
In an unlikely alliance, a pastry chef and a flutist have combined their skills for an incredible feat of engineering, and a tasty treat, to boot: a playable chocolate flute. Indian chef Vinesh Johny called his friend Los Angeles-born flutist Parth Chandiramani when inspiration struck him ahead of World Chocolate Day. “He called me and…
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena: How to Spot the Real Deal—and Why It Matters
Sponsored content by Original Balsamic Vinegar In the culinary arts, it’s not common practice to let vinegar stand on its own. But Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a remarkable exception. Richly dark and concentrated, this flavor bomb can be drizzled over mozzarella in a caprese salad, over fresh strawberries, or even on ice cream. Chefs…
Family Traditions: A Warm Indian Pudding to Brighten Cold Days
For Maneet Chauhan, the India-born, Nashville-based James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and TV personality, winter weather calls for her family recipe for gajar ka halwa, a sweet and creamy carrot pudding served warm. The traditional Indian dessert is often served at temple festivals and during Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. This year, the main day…
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