These Simple Alfajores Sandwich Cookies Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth

There was a time when I was obsessed with dulce de leche-filled pastries. The single reason that mania ended is because I moved away from the bakery named after the ingredient. From the moment you taste them, youll be a lifer. What are alfajores? How do you make lazy alfajores? Or you could do it the lazy way. Both paths lead to real alfajores. I fully support you in making these completely from scratch....

September 11, 2023 · 2 min · 344 words · Jon Robertson

TikTok Myth of the Week: Bananas Destroy the Nutrients in Smoothies

TikTok loves a banana smoothie. In a few minutes of scrolling you might see smoothie recipes, banana-freezing tips (peel it first! Lets debunk that smoothie advice you heard on TikTok Wait, since when do bananas ruin smoothies? Since August, apparently. Astudypublished in the journalFood & Functionfound that bananas can reduce the bioavailability of flavon-3-ols in smoothies. Where they go wrong is concluding that we shouldnt put bananas in our smoothies....

September 11, 2023 · 2 min · 280 words · Thomas Ellison

Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 11

Youll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase. Your job is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common. Select four items and hit the Submit button. If you guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed. (Yellow is easiest, followed by green, then blue, then purple.) If your guess was incorrect, youll get a chance to hit it one more time....

September 11, 2023 · 3 min · 501 words · Jake Ramirez

Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, September 9

Youll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase. Your job is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common. Select four items and hit the Submit button. If you guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed. (Yellow is easiest, followed by green, then blue, then purple.) If your guess was incorrect, youll get a chance to retry. You win when youve correctly identified all four groups....

September 9, 2023 · 3 min · 532 words · Mary Robinson

Botafumeiro: The Most Famous Thurible in The World

In the Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica in Galicia, Spain, hangs a very special thurible. What is a thurible? Botafumeiro in the Santiago de Compostela Archcathedral Basilica. Photo credit:JOSE LUIS HEREDIA/Flickr What is the significance of the Botafumeiro? The Botafumeiro is quite possibly the largest thurible in existence. It stands 1.6 meters tall and weighs 53 kg. When loaded with charcoal, it can weigh well over 100 kg. While the censer is still within reach, it is given a hefty push to impart a lateral motion....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 224 words · Brittney Gonzales

Meredith's Training Diary: How to Choose a Marathon Training Program

Im guided by a mantra both corny and true: A marathon is actually hundreds of miles. Race day just happens to be the last 26 or so. Im looking forward to getting into the nitty gritty of marathon training. Take advice from me, an average runner New York will be my fifth marathon. All of my race times place me at the perfectlyaverage marathon timesfor women in my age group....

September 8, 2023 · 3 min · 530 words · Patricia Williams

These Are the Easiest Thai Chicken Skewers Ever

When I was a kid, my mom would occasionally make chicken satay. This herby, nutty, spiced chicken on a stick was a favorite of mine and my siblings. And the easiest Thai chicken skewers ever are made with premade curry pastes. Its the snappiest way to add a massive amount of flavor without breaking out the mortar and pestle. What do Thai curry pastes tastes like? These pastes can be mixed with coconut milk to make a looser curry for meats and vegetables....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Julie Lin

This Vegan Whipped Cream Recipe Will Make You Forget About Dairy

My partner is an Italian-American who hesitates to eat cheese. Luckily, you dont need cows to have a light and fluffy dollop of whipped cream. This vegan whipped cream recipe is extremely straightforward. Just like heavy cream, coconut cream contains a great deal of fat. Whipping with a hand mixer traps tiny air bubbles in the fats, gradually changing the texture. After a few minutes of whipping, the formerly waxy canned coconut cream becomes silky and light....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 342 words · Lynn Thomas

Three Ways to Make a Juicier Turkey Burger

This move is often followed by a return to beef burgers, because turkey can be so damn dusty. Here are three things you could do to make a juicier turkey burger. Adding a little mayonnaise to the raw meat mixture improves the juiciness and flavor. The finished burger doesnt come off as mayo-y either, just well seasoned and moist. My boyfriend actually asked if I had added sausage. But I hadnt; I had just mixed in a little mayonnaise and a pinch of salt....

September 8, 2023 · 2 min · 335 words · Sean Good

Today's Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 8

Youll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase. Your job is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common. Select four items and hit the Submit button. If you guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed. (Yellow is easiest, followed by green, then blue, then purple.) If your guess was incorrect, youll get a chance to loop back and try....

September 8, 2023 · 3 min · 517 words · Lori Weeks

You Can Play These Retro Games in Your Browser

When I was a kid way back in the 80s, vintage video games were new. A landmark in every sense. This fan game combines the originals signature style with new gameplay and suitably old school graphics. A worthy tribute, and a great way to kill a few minutes while your files upload. Play Cuphead: Game & Watch Editionon Itch.io Rogue Do you loveDead Cells,Hades,andSpelunky? They all lead back here: Michael Toy and Glenn Wichmans 1980 classic action RPGRogue....

September 8, 2023 · 1 min · 196 words · Kathy Smith

These Are the Hidden Costs of Buying a House

The housing marketlooks like hellfor the foreseeable future. Some of these costs arent exactly hidden but theyarecommonly overlooked. Especially if youre a first-time buyer, it helps to know what youre getting into. Lets take a look at them in detail. Home inspections You put an offer on a home, and it got accepted. From here, inspections will be your first major expense. Yes, there may be more than one inspection....

September 7, 2023 · 2 min · 416 words · Bryan Simpson

Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, September 7

Youll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase. Your job is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common. Select four items and hit the Submit button. If you guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed. (Yellow is easiest, followed by green, then blue, then purple.) You win when youve correctly identified all four groups. But if you make four mistakes before you finish, the game ends and the answers are revealed....

September 7, 2023 · 3 min · 476 words · Diane Mendoza