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Marcel’s, a D.C. fine-dining mainstay, to close after 25 years
Marcel’s, the white tablecloth French-Belgian restaurant in DC’s West End, is shutting its doors after a quarter-century.
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Emptying my late parents’ home is too hard. Hax readers give advice.
A reader wasn’t prepared for the emotional toll of sifting through their late parents’ possessions.
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Cooking chat: Should I worry about salmonella in flour on my counters?
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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6 ways to make a mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
Transport yourself to Churchill Downs with these refreshing julep recipes.
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Dining chat: Three of us spent $500 on dinner — and left hungry
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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Lemon poppy seed pancakes are a bright, textured delight
These light, lemony pancakes are ideal for a festive brunch -- or any time of year.
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8 tasks for your May home maintenance checklist
Take advantage of the beautiful May weather by focusing on outdoor chores this month.
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Cat climbed into Amazon return box, found alive 630 miles away
“There are so many people who don’t understand how this could happen, but they’ve obviously never owned a cat,” says the Amazon worker who looked after her.
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America’s appetite for McMansions is devouring modern architecture
Chris Pratt demolishing a classic mid-century California home is part of a larger trend: buy a house, tear it down, build bigger.
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I coach my son’s sports team. Why is he so disrespectful during practice?
Parent coaching their son’s sports team is tired of him clowning around during practice.
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Napa Wedge Salad With Chickpeas and Bacon
This crunchy, satisfying wedge salad features napa cabbage instead of the traditional iceberg lettuce, as well as hot, crispy bacon and chickpeas for heartiness.
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Ask Amy: My friends took my advice, but they’re doing it wrong
Letter writer suggested friends rent out their basement, but now they regret that advice.
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Miss Manners: How to decline donation requests at checkout
Letter writer thinks too many stores have donation requests at checkout these days.
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Carolyn Hax: Too late to accept a decade-old apology, accidentally left unread?
Letter writer wonders whether to respond to an apology, sent 10 years ago by an ex-close friend, that accidentally went unread.
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My mom’s spaghetti is a sweet taste of home
Spaghetti in a tomato-based meat sauce with just a hint of sweetness is efficient, comforting and delicious.
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Tacos de canasta are portable, adaptable and ready to party
Mexican basket tacos are an experience all to themselves. Here’s how to make them at home.
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I learned to heal my sadness by cradling dying chickens
Both comical and alarming, the chickens would encircle us, trying frantically to jump up our legs.
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5 ways to get better window treatments on a budget
Interior designers share their best hacks for getting the look of custom curtains and shades with off-the-rack styles.
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Brave Little Hunter is free: Baby orca escapes lagoon for open seas
The 2-year-old calf had been trapped alone in a Canadian lagoon, prompting a weeks-long rescue effort. Now she must find her pod.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
With a bright punch of lemon and lovely texture from poppy seeds, these pancakes feel celebratory.
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Ask Amy: Why did my friend lie about seeing my ex-girlfriend?
Letter writer is hurt a close friend is making efforts to see their ex-girlfriend.
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Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with meat sauce was a staple of staff writer Aaron Hutcherson’s childhood, and this recipe is an homage to his mother’s version.
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Carolyn Hax: Her family left all the kitchen work to her, so she went on strike
No one in her perfectly capable family helps with dinners, but now she feels like a “petulant child” for going on strike.
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Miss Manners: Some audience members ask rambling questions post-lecture
Letter writer is annoyed with audience members who ruin question time after lectures.
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