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I was way off base when I guessed "egg-gathering basket." Leslie Hindman, host of the TV show "Appraisal Fair," held up this round cage contraption with folding sides and asked us to guess, "What the Heck Is It?" Salad ...Read more

Q. My ex and I broke up 6 months ago. We have two kids, and we share custody. She has just informed me that she wants to start dating other people and I’m going a little crazy. It’s only been 6 months! Isn’t this too...Read more

Singer-songwriter Maia Sharp remembers what it was like when she was a struggling musician trying to get gigs. “It was on a Monday night at 10 p.m. at Molly Malone’s Irish Pub in Los Angeles,” Sharp said. “The ...Read more

Over the years, I've noticed a growing trend in my mailbox: readers in search of financial planners or advisers -- or assistants. When taken in the message's context, it's pretty clear that not everyone means the same ...Read more

I'm really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” counterparts enjoyed the luster...Read more

"Back to school" can release a floodgate of emotions for parents.

We feel all the positive anticipation that goes with embarking on new adventures — it's thrilling to see a child begin kindergarten or enter the senior ...Read more

Q: You recommended a stop-leak product to someone experiencing an oil leak in his Buick. I’m curious how this product works without gumming up the oil too much. If mixed with the oil, presumably it doesn’t just ...Read more

Savor the flavors of France with this classic Chicken Chasseur, also known as poulet chasseur. This French dish is celebrated for its rich and aromatic sauce, made from a blend of mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, and a ...Read more

Watermelon with a squirt of mustard? Or slathered with PB&J? These are some of the suggestions on TikTok for so-called watermelon flights.

Like a flight of wine or whiskey, watermelon flights are meant to offer ...Read more

Corn, sweet and tender, is in joyful high season. There’s lots of it, and it’s easy to find, easy to love!

The best way to eat corn is straight off the cob, dripping with butter and showered with coarse salt … or ...Read more

Traditional spanakopita gets a morning twist in these tasty breakfast sandwiches. Wilted spinach and arugula add color, while a fried egg adds a boost of protein. If you prefer a runnier egg yolk, you can keep it intact (...Read more

This is my go-to quick chicken soup recipe for colds or holidays when I am in a hurry. For Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, I like to make this soup three days ahead to let the flavors mingle. ...Read more

Q: What is the relationship between alcohol intake and hydration in the summer?

A: Summer brings outdoor gatherings with refreshing drinks — but it’s important to under- stand how alcohol affects your body in hot ...Read more

Cooking eggplant is quite easy and works in a million different ways: grilled eggplant, homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3832614">Read more

If you’re a fan of tiramisu, the layered Italian dessert that became popular back in the 1980s, you will absolutely love chocotorta. This ...Read more

You're standing in the appliance aisle at your favorite home store, staring down two dishwashers. One is modestly priced at $499. The other is more than double that -- $1,299 -- and comes with all the bells, whistles, LED ...Read more

To atone before god, the book of Leviticus prescribes choosing two goats, one of which is slain as sacrifice and the other set loose to bear the sins of the people of Israel into the wilderness. That did not mean the ...Read more