Black beans and chicken make a delicious soup, especially when partnered with poblano chiles. A little bit of coriander seed and oregano pull the flavors together. Serve with chopped fresh cilantro, ripe avocado, or a spoonful of sour cream. Serves 6 For the Soup 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely…
Quiet Your Plumbing System
Dear James: The water pipes are loud in our house, especially at night; they make a knocking sound when we shut off a faucet. What causes this loud noise and how can we stop it? — Deborah G. Dear Deborah: The loud noise you are describing is called “water hammer” because of the knocking sound….
How to Plan a Photo Safari
January 5, 2023
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The traditional image of a safari may find you searching for zebras and lions roaming the African veldt as you bounce along a rutted trail in a dusty Land Rover, but there are other closer-to-home, photos-only options to consider. A photo safari is similar to a traditional hunting safari, with the distinct difference that in…
Want a Healthier, Happier Life? Start in the Kitchen, Says Fitness Entrepreneur Kevin Curry
A Philadelphia native who now lives in Dallas, Kevin Curry grew up with good food. His mother enjoyed cooking comforting family recipes and his childhood included plenty of soul food and Mexican cuisine. But he struggled with extra pounds in high school and college and was truly jolted one day when he saw a photograph…
How Can I Keep My Fitness Resolution?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Those New Year’s resolutions we made are top of mind right now. And some of the most common resolutions include losing weight, working out more or living a healthy lifestyle. If that’s your goal this year, you’ll need a plan of attack. Are you going to create…
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t, just like some people don’t relish jogging on a treadmill. One study of wheel preference found that hamsters like large…
Chinese Sticky Rice
Super tender, soft sticky rice is one of those dishes Hubby and the boys scarf down like there’s no tomorrow. They’re hardly alone in their affinity for savory sticky rice. A hot pot of steamy, deeply flavorful sticky rice means comfort food in kitchens around the world. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to track down short-grain…
Impossible Causes and Lost Grapes: A Visit to Chile’s Santa Rita Winery
Cradled by arid mountains, reached by a winding two-lane road, everything was peaceful there, in the middle of a Friday afternoon. You would never guess that, just to the north—less than an hour’s drive away—sits the southern reaches of one of South America’s great metropolises. Later, I’ll fight the traffic. But that seems a million…
Hotel Day: The Joys of Staying Inside
Believe me, I had plans. Waking up for a sunny Saturday in America’s fourth-largest city, I was fueled by the anticipation of exploring a place I hadn’t visited in years. Striding to the floor-to-ceiling windows in my executive suite at the Four Seasons Houston, the downtown skyline spread out at my feet. So much to…
Trains, Buses, and Automobiles: A Dynamic Family Trip to Northern Italy
It was a moment that none of us will ever forget. Arriving by train in Tuscany, our transfer to a local bus was far more difficult that any of us had imagined. Despite the help of online maps and a rather rigorous pre-trip research process undertaken by my sister, Lisa, we were left, bewildered, with…
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