WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill. Senators voted 52-47 to pass the $70 ...
Now that the gardening season is in full swing, so is the bad advice. There is no shortage of social media "experts" doling out "genius gardening hacks," and well-intended friends who, frankly, don't know what they're talking about. Their tips might sound brilliant on the surface, but dig deeper and you'll find many belong in the compost pile. Here are some common myths and misconceptions that might seem to make sense but can ruin your garden and waste money. Bad advice: Use vinegar as a 'safe and natural' weedkiller Household vinegar merely serves as a contact herbicide that burns ...
The classic margarita from my book "Freezer Door Cocktails" calls for four things — tequila, orange liqueur, sugar and lime. This variation, inspired by a cocktail at Bitter & Twisted in Phoenix, keeps the key flavors, but gets to the finish line a little differently. Italian limoncello — a sweet, boldly lemony Italian liqueur — provides most of the sugar and all of the citrus. To give the cocktail creamy tropical notes that play perfectly with the limoncello, we use coconut oil to fat-wash the tequila. The result is wildly refreshing and tropical. Starting with a full bottle of ...
Experimenting in the kitchen is one of the joys of cooking. Trying new recipes or even going off-script and tinkering with an existing recipe based on your own hunch can open eyes and treat taste buds to new flavor profiles. Home cooks who want to expand their culinary repertoires with some particularly notable flavor can look to Cajun food and its distinct dishes to accomplish that goal. If that sounds like an exciting night in the kitchen, try this recipe for “Jambalaya With Sausage and Shrimp” from Lines+Angles. Jambalaya With Sausage and Shrimp Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon ...
Dessert may be served last, but it still comes first in the hearts of many devoted foodies. Home cooks have many options to choose from when picking a dessert for a homemade meal, but sticking with a staple might be the way to go when serving lots of hungry dessert lovers. Cheesecake is a popular dessert option that’s hard to resist. This recipe for “Cheesecake With Fresh Maine Blueberries” from Lines+Angles can satisfy a crowd and ensure your next dinner party ends on a delightful and decadent note. Cheesecake with Fresh Maine Blueberries Makes 12 servings For Graham Cracker ...
Shinedown's new album is meant to surprise. The chart-topping rockers attempt something different on "EI8HT," their aptly titled eighth studio release, out Friday. Frontman Brent Smith, guitarist Zach Myers, bassist Eric Bass and drummer Barry Kerch flaunt their musical creativity on an ambitious 18-song journey. While their last two albums — 2018's "Attention Attention" and 2022's "Planet Zero" — were concept-driven with mostly hard rock songs, Shinedown scraps that format. Instead, the versatile "EI8HT" is an unpredictable mix of hard rock, power ballads, string-filled choruses ...
