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Climate change, terrorism are plaguing the world. But customer service, oy vey.

October 20, 2019

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A Time-Tested Chicken Cutlet System

You can cook up these crowd-pleasers in batches.

October 17, 2019

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The Treasures of Radziwill

Lee Radziwill’s stylish furniture and collections were sold at auction.

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Green Acre #170: The Subject Is Ginger (Not Rogers)

There’s a lot to be said for this root. About 800 words’ worth.

October 16, 2019

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Sweater (Dress) Weather

The one-and-done solution to the I-have-nothing-to-wear complaint.

October 15, 2019

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Cooking With Oils

If you’ve been avoiding cooking with olive oil, some facts you should know.

October 14, 2019

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Hello, Columbus

The Little Birds have flown the nest for the holiday weekend. See you back here on Tuesday.

October 13, 2019

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Broccoli on Board for Fall

Roasting beats steaming for flavorful results.

October 10, 2019

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Green Acre #169: Green With Envy

A field guide to luck and four-leaf clovers.

October 9, 2019

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The Case for Color Blocking

It all started with Yves.

October 8, 2019

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Warning: Cipro and Cousins’ Side Effects

The commonly used antibiotic may be unnecessary and wrongly prescribed.

October 7, 2019

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Beware Disorders of the Facebook Variety

If you post silly videos of animals, you may be at risk.

October 6, 2019

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Handbag Rehab

A tale of two handbags and spending strategically.

October 3, 2019

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Green Acre #168: All Hail Kale!

In the garden, it’s time to talk of cabbages and things.

October 2, 2019

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Clothes Encounters of the Historical Kind

Two new exhibits show us some truths about fashion.

October 1, 2019

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Botox or PRP?

Botox can plump wrinkles but some prefer the more “natural” PRP.

September 30, 2019

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What Nerve!

Chutzpah has good and bad connotations. Too much is just arrogance.

September 29, 2019

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It’s Jacket Time

The Smithsonian’s Craft2Wear show next week has you covered.

September 26, 2019

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