By CALVIN WOODWARD WASHINGTON (AP) — To many Democrats, Kamala Harris was everything Joe Biden was not in confronting Donald Trump on the debate stage: forceful, fleet of foot, relentless in going after her opponent. In a pivot from Biden’s debate meltdown in June, Democrats who gathered in bars, watch parties and other venues Tuesday … Read more
Linda Gassenheimer | Tribune News Service A rich, creamy sauce coats vegetables and pork chops for this one-pan dinner. I used bone-in thin-cut pork chops for this dinner. The bone adds extra flavor to the sauce and thin-cut chops take only a few minutes to cook. Sliced red cabbage, mushrooms and shallots “smother” the chops … Read more
Mia Taylor | TravelPulse (TNS) Are you planning — or secretly hoping — to travel this fall? Then pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, pull up a chair and dig in to the fall travel cheat sheet that Expedia has just released. The data dive published by the travel booking platform covers everything … Read more
Beth Dooley | (TNS) The Minnesota Star Tribune I’m not a patient cook, so traditional pickling is off the table. Too much is involved — boiling the water, sterilizing the jars, finding the right tongs — and there’s anxiety over whether or not the lid has properly sealed. Then I stumbled across several easy and … Read more
Firing up the grill is a great way to cook up something delicious — and fast. This recipe for grilled lemon harissa chicken comes from recipe author Caroline Chambers, who includes it in her new cookbook, “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking” (Union Square & Co., $35). Harissa, a North African spice … Read more
This chicken nugget recipe comes from legendary cookbook author Mark Bittman, whose latest installment in his “How to Cook Everything” series is built around kids’ cooking. Set to debut Oct. 15, “How to Cook Everything Kids” (Harvest, $35) is written especially for the younger set, teaching them cooking techniques as they prepare their favorite dishes. … Read more
Lynn O’Rourke Hayes | (TNS) FamilyTravel.com Can’t believe summer is coming to an end! Will you be traveling solo with kids or grandkids in the year ahead? If so, here are five ideas to consider. Join an organized tour Feed your junior explorer’s natural curiosity on a memory-filled trip. Do they yearn to learn more … Read more
Holly D. Johnson | Bankrate.com (TNS) There are all kinds of strategies you can use to earn airline points/miles, and that’s true whether you’re a frequent flier or not. You can earn airline rewards by using an airline credit card or a flexible travel credit card for all of your spending, by shopping through airline … Read more
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” once opined William Shakespeare. But would it taste the same? If you look at most modern cocktail menus, you will notice that many, if not most, drinks are now named after classic cocktails. However, not all Manhattans … Read more
Lisa Wells | Associated Press Bringing your dog along on your travel adventures can be a blast, but how do you make sure the trip is fun and stress-free for you both? Taking advantage of these dog-friendly options and travel tips can help you plan a getaway for you and your four-legged friend. Traveling with … Read more
