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Film Review: ‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’: Portrait of an American Treasure

TV-PG | 2h 00min | Documentary, Biography | 26 May 2023 (USA) With the possible exception of Lucille Ball, no American woman has had a greater impact on the generations of comediennes who followed in her wake quite as much as Mary Tyler Moore. Known mostly for her roles as a spunky homemaker on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” (“Van Dyke”)…


How Much to Sock Away in a 401(K)

By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Stashing enough in an employer-sponsored retirement plan to get the full match is a no-brainer—it’s free money toward your retirement. Employers often match contributions up to about 3–5 percent of an employee’s salary. However, figuring out how much to contribute to a 401(k) beyond the match and how…


French Tarragon Chicken Is the Perfect Warm-Weather Comfort Food

Chicken, fresh tarragon, cream, and white wine are no strangers to a French kitchen, and they all come together wonderfully in this classic French bistro dish. Known as “poulet à l’estragon,” French tarragon chicken is a simple, one-pan recipe that’s a little more impressive than your average chicken stew.  With fresh tarragon season running from late spring…


Bald Eagle Narrowly Escapes the Jaws of an Alligator, ‘Nearly Not Seeing Its Next Birthday’

A wildlife photographer from England was able to snap an incredible moment when he got to witness a juvenile bald eagle narrowly escape the jaws of an alligator who appeared to be in attack mode. Chris Holwell, 54, lives near Hull in East Yorkshire with his partner, Ellen. The couple travels to Florida once a…


Unbelievably-Rare ‘Diamond Within a Diamond’ Specimen Dubbed ‘Beating Heart’ Found in India

A very rare natural diamond has been unearthed in India and given the name Beating Heart for its breathtaking “diamond within a diamond” formation. After being recovered in the rough and named by diamond manufacturer VD Global in Surat, India, the gemstone was analyzed by De Beers Institute of Diamonds at its facilities in Maidenhead,…


Ocean Researchers Solve Mystery of Tasmanian Shipwrecked Freighter That Was Lost 50 Years Ago

The mystery of a shipwreck off the coast of Tasmania that began 50 years ago has now been solved. Marine explorers aboard Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Research Vessel (RV) Investigator first embarked on a 38-day voyage to study an underwater landslide off Tasmania’s west coast. The expedition, led by the University of…


Charred Chicken Thighs With Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce

This chicken number made me some good friends when we first moved to Atlanta. We lived in an extended-stay hotel for a few months, and because there wasn’t a proper kitchen, we used the community grill often. One night, I invited some new acquaintances, a group of welders from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to try our style…


Everyday Tomato and Cucumber Salad With Dad’s Salad ‘Whisky’

For most meals at my parents’ house, my dad was in charge of the “extras”: the salad, the feta plate, the pickles or olives—all the things he loved that made the meal a little more special. His “three-ingredient Mediterranean salad” literally had chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and parsley. He seasoned it simply with salt and pepper,…


Seafood Shakshuka

Most people familiar with shakshuka think of eggs as the common denominator, but here I pay tribute to shakshuka made in the style of Egypt’s Mediterranean cities, where seafood and local fish stand in for the eggs. While I do take liberties with the spices I use in this recipe, the method of braising the…


Everyday Mediterranean: How Suzy Karadsheh Brings the Sunny Flavors of Egypt to Atlanta

What began as a humble blog that Egyptian-born Suzy Karadsheh created to share recipes and family stories with her daughters has grown to become the largest website for modern Mediterranean cooking, attracting millions of monthly visitors. She published her first cookbook, “The Mediterranean Dish Cookbook: 120 Bold and Healthy Recipes You’ll Make on Repeat,” in…