These pesto topped eggplant halves are a Seriously Simple side dish for fish, poultry or meat. They are also good as a first course, quartered and served with a drizzle of tomato sauce. I am partial to the slender, dark purple eggplant variety. They usually have a milder flavor that is sometimes slightly sweet since…
Seriously Simple: Crispy, Baked Japanese Eggplant Is a Simple, Versatile Dish
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth This Valentine’s Day With These Protein-Packed Brownie Bites
This not-too-sweet mini dessert combines the flavors of peanut butter cups and chocolate cake. Quinoa flour adds protein and makes these bites gluten-free, but feel free to substitute white whole-wheat flour instead. Peanut Butter Brownie Bites Serves 24 Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes Ingredients 3/4 cup smooth natural peanut…
These Are Some of the Hottest Bedroom Design Trends of 2023
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution With the new year comes new trends. And while most of us don’t completely redecorate based on trends, they can be a valuable source of inspiration. From vintage furniture to tossing out the televisions, a lot of new trends are making their way into the bedroom for 2023….
It’s ‘Firefall’ Season in Yosemite. Here’s How to See the Glowing Phenomenon
By Mary Forgione and Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—It’s a winter migration that seems to get bigger every February: Thousands of photographers and nature-lovers flock to Yosemite National Park to see a natural phenomenon nicknamed “the firefall.” It’s a bit of a misnomer (read on), but that doesn’t diminish anyone’s desire to…
San Sebastián: Shimmering pearl of the Basque country
Jostling with enthusiastic eaters at the bar, I munch on my last spider crab open-face sandwich. A tiny plate of toothpicks is all that’s left of my meal. I keep them because this allows the bartender to tally the bill. After paying, he insists I drink one more glass of txakolí (cha-koh-LEE)–the local sparkling white…
Excellent Solutions for Your 7 Biggest Clutter Problems
I have a theory that most of us would be more than willing to let go of the stuff that’s cluttering our homes if we knew these things would serve a worthwhile cause or help someone else. And I know too well the conflict. It’s nearly impossible for me to let go of things that…
Mongolian Beef
View the print-ready version of this recipe on Once Upon a Chef. Mongolian beef is a popular Chinese-American restaurant dish that consists of tender, crispy beef in a savory-sweet brown sauce. This version comes from The Woks of Life, written by Bill, Judy, Kaitlin, and Sarah Leung, the family behind the popular Woks of Life blog. I’m…
Nature, History and Sunshine Welcome Visitors to St. Lucia
Words printed on T-shirts worn by locals offered a welcoming note shortly after my wife, Fyllis, and I arrived on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia: “Be happy.” “Forget your troubles.” “Don’t worry, just party.” On the other hand, the sticker attached to the bumper of an automobile offered a warning about the challenge awaiting…
Garden Planning: How to Make This Year’s Crop Your Biggest Ever, Part 1
Gardening season typically starts in April, but many gardeners swear by sowing their seeds early for a harvest several months earlier—and much longer. Outdoor conditions in most of the United States are too harsh to sow seeds directly in the ground or in raised planter beds in February and March, but you can easily start…
How to Make the Best 7 Layer Dip
There are some game day foods that are universally beloved. It’s hard to find much fault with a Buffalo chicken dip or cheesy bacon-topped potato skins. And then, there are some Super Bowl recipes that are a little more controversial, like the seven layer dip. Wait, what’s not to love about that classic combination of seasoned sour cream, guacamole, salsa, refried…
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