This version of zucchini bread is by far my favorite. Brown butter kicks up the flavor a few notches, and the crusty sugar topping adds an additional surprise. To me, this bread signals that autumn is upon us. It’s also a yummy way to use up any surplus summer squash. There is no need to…
Costa’s Fight Against COVID-19 Propels Mediterranean Cruise Route
To cruise or not to cruise: That’s the question facing millions who love being at sea but are deeply concerned about increasing their exposure to COVID-19. Fortunately, the 3-year-old Costa Smeralda, one of the world’s largest ships, now provides a positive and affordable answer. Blending an affordable and appealing itinerary with limited-capacity restrictions that are…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Are Perfect for a Cool Fall Weekend
We recently visited a craft brewery to try some of their Oktoberfest beer and salty snacks. There were pretzels with mustard, French fries with mayo and ketchup, Schnitzel on a bun, and fried Brussels sprouts tossed in a cider vinaigrette. All perfect sampling for a cool fall Sunday. I usually only roast my Brussels sprouts…
Film Review: “No Time to Die”: A Wimpy and Half-Hearted End of an Era
PG-13 | 2h 43min | Action, Drama, | 8 October 2021 (USA) After 15 years and five films, Daniel Craig has retired from the role that brought him international fame and considerable treasure. Almost certainly unwittingly, Craig will also be associated with the demise of James Bond as we knew him and—if we take the ending of the movie at face value—there…
Do We Need a Will? And More Great Reader Questions
Dear Mary: My husband and I just had our first child, and now that we have a new little life depending on us, we want to make sure she is always taken care of. Neither one of us has a will, but I think it’s important to set one up just in case. Problem is,…
Chain-Link Fencing Is Effective and Easy to Install
Dear James: We decided to raise chickens and need to fence our backyard. Is a chain-link fence a good choice, and what are the various parts we will need to install it? —Rhonda F. Dear Rhonda: Chain-link fencing is a versatile choice for your backyard. It makes an effective enclosure for any type of pet,…
Easy Entertaining: Game-Day Eats and Touchdown Toasts
Fall is here, and tailgating season has begun. Not that we need a reason to gather around food, but if there’s a moment in time that best represents the melding of fun, food, and camaraderie, it’s during the tailgate party, that essential preamble to a sporting event. Spectators must be well-nourished to keep rooting for…
Tortilla de Patatas
Tortilla de patatas, a thick Spanish omelet of potatoes, eggs, and onions, is one of my most favorite dishes ever. Considered the ultimate comfort food, this dish is everywhere in Spain: Every restaurant, tapas bar, and roadside tavern serves it. It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, served with bread and tomato sauce,…
Easy Creamy Coleslaw
I must admit to being incredibly lazy when making coleslaw: I use pre-sliced bagged coleslaw mix. I reach for the bags with both red and green cabbage and carrots—the more colors the merrier! Sometimes, I like to add golden raisins, shredded broccoli, finely sliced apples, and even thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, to add wonderful color,…
Breaded Chicken Cutlets
A great way to enhance the simplest of ingredients, breading and pan-frying makes anything better. In this recipe, thinly sliced chicken breasts receive this treatment to make crispy cutlets. I use thin-sliced chicken breasts, readily available in grocery stores, cut in half to make easier-to-manage, tailgate party-friendly pieces. I dredge them first in flour, for…
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