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Carolyn Hax: Is 15 diners, 11 dogs and seating for 4 a Thanksgiving math fiasco?
A letter writer is “freaking out” over feeding and seating so many guests over four days in an antique two-bedroom home.
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Miss Manners: Dinner guest unilaterally decides who’s paying
A letter writer is annoyed that one dinner guest has unilaterally decided who’s footing the bill.
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Asking Eric: Son’s falling out with niece divides the family
He’s staying away from family dinners that include his estranged cousin. His parent wishes he would let it go and reconcile.
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RFK Jr. claims Canadian Froot Loops have 3 ingredients. They have 17.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has thoughts about the food dyes used in Canada’s Froot Loops versus the American version of the cereal.
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Let this fennel, celery and pear salad be a crisp foil to a rich meal
In this bright, crunchy salad, paper-thin slices of fennel and celery join juicy pears.
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The ugly rule: Why every room needs something weird to make it pop
Intriguing objects are like the character actors of the design world, adding novelty and meaning to a space.
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Carolyn Hax: Friend pins hopes on big family trip with teens who don’t get along
Sad best friend says her one wish is a long-cherished, costly vacation idea combining families that have never once clicked.
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Asking Eric: I lied to my creepy friend about my pajama party
She didn’t want her creepy friend at her pajama party, so she lied to him. Is she a terrible person?
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Miss Manners: Private chef keeps getting distracted by clients
A parent wants to help their private chef daughter find a way to tune out distracting clients while she cooks.
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Chef Jamie Oliver’s children’s book pulled from shelves after backlash
The book drew criticism from an Australian education group for how the story depicted and stereotyped Indigenous Australians.
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6 go-to dinner recipes for busy weeknights
These dinner recipes are speedy, easy and delicious.
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How to make the bathroom the liveliest (looking) space in your home
The limited square footage of a powder room offers an opportunity to go wilder and more luxe than you might elsewhere.
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Fennel, Celery and Pear Salad
This elegant salad, featuring crisp and refreshing fennel and celery, and juicy, sweet pears, presents an ideal counterpoint to hearty winter stews or rich holiday fare.
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