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Switchel
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Sweet and tart, switchel, also known as haymaker’s punch, is essentially lemonade’s half-sibling, without all the squeezing.
Ask Amy: I’m scared of my adult stepson who keeps losing his temper
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He quit college, lost his job and lives with his dad and stepparent. They’ve become increasingly scared of his temper.
Carolyn Hax: Fiancé plans to have a baby with someone else
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The couple agreed not to have kids, but one of them now wants a baby with his biological-clock-watching friend.
Miss Manners: Co-worker lies to avoid doing her job
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A coworker has a habit of spreading misinformation to avoid doing her job.
I accidentally befriended my ex-husband’s wife. Hax readers give advice.
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Letter writer befriended a neighboring mom and her kids — without knowing she is married to her ex-husband.
Cooking chat: What are those brown spots on a head of cauliflower?
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Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
8 recipes inspired by ‘Bridgerton’ for a grand watch party
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Celebrate the new “Bridgerton” season by making a few of these sweet and savory recipes.
These blueberry crumble bars with a granola vibe are naturally sweet
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With a nut-seed crust, jammy center and crumbly topping, these blueberry bars are a nourishing treat that’s not too sweet.
The new dining reality: Smaller groups and shorter weeks
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Restaurants are increasingly saying no to large parties of diners and are closing during the “dead” midweek, among other trends.
The 26 best new restaurants in the D.C. area
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The 26 top new restaurants in the D.C. area include Pastis, Moon Rabbit, Pascual, Bar Del Monte, Maple Room, Chay, El Presidente, Cielo Rojo and more.
Our kids are growing up and pulling away. My husband is offended.
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His kids are 11, 13 and 15 and are starting to pull away. He’s taking it personally.
Puppy abandoned with heart-rending note is adopted, named Minerva
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“Good Puppy. House Broken. Don’t Have A Name,” read the handwritten message with a pup who was was left at the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Everything you may have missed at the 2024 Westminster Dog Show
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Sage, a miniature poodle, was crowned Best in Show. But there were many more dramatic moments and photos of adorable dogs.
8 red flags for renters — and how to detect them
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Hunting for a new apartment? Watch out for these warning signs in the lease, the unit itself — and your potential landlord’s history.
Barley Stew With Tomatoes, White Beans and Cabbage
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Slightly spicy, this substantial one-pot vegan dish is made with garlic, harissa, tomatoes, cabbage, beans and barley.
Miss Manners: Dinner host hates clearing the table for guests
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Letter writer enjoys hosting, cooking and setting a table. They do not enjoy clearing the table for “able-bodied adults,” though.
Carolyn Hax: Aging mom’s increasing anxiety robs child of a valued confidante
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This letter writer’s most trusted confidante used to be Mom — before her anxiety took over.
Ask Amy: My mom lied about how much she supported my sister
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Why did your mom lie about how much she was financially helping your sister?
Taco Bell makes a great crunch wrap. This D.C. bar makes it better.
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Kennedy Street Tacos brings crunch wraps, burritos, Mexican pizza and more Taco Bell riffs to Jackie Lee’s bar in Brightwood every Tuesday night.
No matter how you make it, chicken teriyaki is savory, sweet and sublime
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Teriyaki sauce in America has Japanese roots with Hawaiian influences that cooks today can customize to their liking.
Man, 91, shocks tiny firehouse with $500K gift: ‘Nobody knew how much I’d saved’
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“I’ve never seen a check with so many zeros,” said Mark Hardin, volunteer fire chief in Calhoun, Mo. “I was at a loss for words.”
You get the cat the world gives you
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She smashes glass, eats spiders, won’t cuddle, climbs on keyboards, interrupts bedtime. This is the cat we got.
On the red-hot market for vintage Ikea, pieces can fetch thousands
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You likely don’t associate Ikea with furniture that lasts decades. But many of the older items hold up quite well — and collectors are lining up for them.
Blueberry Crumble Bars
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These blueberry bars bring the delight of a classic jam-filled, crumble fruit bar but in a more healthful way.