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Although not quite opposite in textures, they certainly attract. My Thanksgiving campaign comes with different messages, and this year, it’s all about pumpkin and coconut. The epitome of a gentle contrast, this match offers a thoughtful balance of earthy flavors and silky textures. Photo: Lisa Cassell-Arms And if pumpkin is a flavor we can’t get enough of, why banish it to dessert only? The two recipients of this combo this year are soup and dessert....

The new four-part documentary series on Netflix is at once enlightening, deeply moving and entertaining. What are the most important things you want people to take away from the series? So that’s really what I hope people can take away from it." Eric Kiki leads Stephen Satterfield on a boat tour through Ganvié, a lake village in Benin, Africa.Photo: Courtesy of Netflix What books and other content would you point people toward to further educate themselves?...

Every morning for nearly 40 years,I’ve made fresh miso soup for my family. While that’s happening, I dissolve some miso in dashi and stir it in to the pot. The soup gets ladled into bowls and sprinkled with sliced scallions and a pinch of shichimi pepper. Rick Poon It’s ready in no time. Miso soup is my husband’s coffee alternative. It’s what I eat instead of toast. Rick Poon It gets our engines running....

Some like it smothered in a robust Bolognese or tossed with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Others like it swirled in acreamy spinach sauceor mixed with pungentgarlic and anchovies. However you like it best, theres no denying thatpastais one of the most popular dinner choices. And for good reason. Its fast, simple and delicious and just about everyone loves it. But have you ever noticed that pasta at a restaurant just tastes better than homemade?...

This is how to give your homemade soups a restaurant edge. Getty Images I dont believe in soup season. But Im a simple maneasy to just. Photo:Getty Images In the middle of July? Give it to me, dammit. Cookingand making soup, in particularhas long been a love language for me. But it wasnt always this way, and neither was I. Before I became a line cook, my soup sucked. It was watery, flavorless, sadly speckled with flecks of mushy carrot or tough chicken breast....

I use convection almost exclusively at home, because it cooks faster and more evenly than regular tweaks. No more fussing with rotating pans! Plus, ovens with convection also have a vent that draws out excess steam. The drier air helps foods cook and caramelize sooner-just what you’re looking for when roasting chicken or vegetables. When to use the convection setting: It’s almost always a better choice because it’s more efficient....

“Habari Gani?” “What’s up?” “Kwanzaa!!” Libation is poured into the Chalice of Unity and offered to guests. Gifts, usually homemade or purchased from Black-owned shops, are exchanged. The seven-day holiday runs from December 26 through January 1. Kwanzaa celebrants each have their own favorite parts of the holiday. No part of Kwanzaa does this more than the Karamu Feast on December 31. I delight in the sharing of stories and especially in the communing together over food....

But here we are, in 2020, and the keto craze rages on. In case you are unaware, the ketogenic diet is an ultra high-fat, low-carb style of eating. For reference, one medium banana has 27 grams of carbs. That means bacon and cheese are in, apples and bread are out. It was recently voted thesecond worst overall dietbyU.S. This quick weight loss is what makes keto so popular. It’s easy enough and you’ll lose weightso why am I on the anti-keto bandwagon?...

Learn more about the world’s healthiest diet and how it can help you feel your best. In 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, it was ranked as the best diet to try byU.S. News & World Report. Photo: Ali Redmond All of these benefits serve to keep your ticker ticking and your mind sharp. Decades of research bears this out, too. What is the Mediterranean Diet? Wine is part of the typical Mediterranean diet, too, but you should drink it in moderation....

Should this frosted oat cereal with marshmallows be mom-approved? A few weeks ago I posted a pictureon Instagramof me holding a box of Lucky Charms cereal. But a good friend (and mom to two littles) commented, “Wait, Lucky Charms? Photo: Amazon / Lucky Charms Is this mom-approved?” I’m here to tell you that it is. Lucky Charms has some legitimate (redeeming) nutrition qualities. I know your counter argument: “But there isso much sugarin Lucky Charms!...

Could the smell and sight of all those books stimulate the need to poop? Random question, I know. But stick with me. Photo:Getty Images I didnt just make this up. Have you ever been in a bookstore and had to go to the bathroom and drop a dump? Dr. B then goes on to explain why hes asking this, stating that its a legitimate question. Why would that be? So you enter a bookstore filled with books and … you get the picture....

If you’re between age 35 and 70, listen up. This makes sense, since genetics play a strong role in our risk for all of the above. According to the latest estimates from theU.S. Photo: Getty Images Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a sizable portion of Americans are toeing that line. But since many of the signs and symptoms can be silent, many might have no idea. For this reason, in 2021, theU....

Yes, even your dishwasher needs cleaning from time to time. Learn how vinegar in the dishwasher can help keep your appliance in tip-top shape. Dishwashers are a massive timesaver in the kitchen. Photo: Getty Images / Cavan Images But while you probably clean your dishes on a daily basis, how often do you clean your dishwasher? Yes, that’s right, the appliance that cleans your dishes needs cleaning too from time to time....