Friday the 13th has long been considered an unlucky or strange day by various cultures around the world. Here’s a quick look at 13 facts about how Friday the 13th and the number 13 are viewed in popular culture, the superstitious fear around the day and notable historical events that happened on what many believe is an ill-fated day. Friday …
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Rhubarb is erupting across the northern United States right now — offering a perfect opportunity to celebrate one of the year’s first and most intriguing harvests. “Route 340 here in Lancaster County is a designated scenic byway and one of the great scenes this time of year are all the little farm stands selling rhubarb,” Lisa Horn, the “director of …
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Chef Scott Koshnoodi of New York celebrates Cinco de Mayo by reaching deep into Aztec culinary tradition. He then recreates the indigenous food of Mesoamerica with magic he learned at the forefront of modern molecular gastronomy. Koshnoodi is chef-owner of Parklife, a modern taquería with multicultural influences, in Brooklyn. MEXICAN BEER THE MOST POPULAR IN US: CINCO DE MAYO WILL …
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Fashion designer Mel Stern of Massachusetts has stitched together a glittering niche at the glamorous nexus of sports and pop culture. She counts Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and TV personality Countess Luann from “The Real Housewives of New York” among the fans of her fashion line, Mel the Clothing. Country star Jelly Roll and NHL hotshot …
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Millions of people around the world will pause on Monday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It’s an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet that is now home to some 8 billion humans and assorted trillions of other organisms. Here are answers to some common questions …
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A food-packing trend that has become popular in recent years is having another viral moment as charcuterie board fans learn how to make a snack spread to enjoy on the go while traveling or spending time outdoors. If you’re a fan of charcuterie boards but don’t know how you can make this dish portable for an outdoor adventure — this …
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