16 tinned fish recipes for near-effortless meals
Tinned fish might not be new or novel, but it is enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity. One of the easiest ways to get a meal on the table in…
What Should I Wear to Officiate a Wedding?
My brother and his fiancée have asked me to be their wedding officiant. It will be a nonreligious ceremony near the beach in August. I want something that conveys strength…
A Fast, Fresh Pasta for Those Perfect Peak Tomatoes
August starts tomorrow, which means summer is at least halfway over and it’s high time to ask yourself: Have I eaten enough tomatoes? The correct answer, of course, is “most…
Perks for parents: Tax breaks, insurance freebies and more
Return to menu The minute a baby is born, taxpayers may be eligible he or she qualifies you for a credit for their child. break on next year’s taxes. Think…
Don’t Worry, He’s All Right, According to at Least One Woman
These days the idea of meeting a perfect stranger doesn’t quite hold the romantic allure it once did (if it ever really did at all). Especially when it comes to…
Freckles used to be a ‘flaw.’ Now people are paying for fake ones.
Comment on this storyComment When Hailey Buchanan was a little kid in the 2000s, other kids at school teased her for having freckles. She hated it. She came to hate…
Ranking Alia Bhatt’s saree looks
Alia Bhatt is worthy of all praise when it comes to her impeccable style and her raw talent as an actor. Bhatt’s recent film, with co-star Ranveer Singh, Rocky Aur…
SunRay Kelley, Master Builder of the Counterculture, Dies at 71
Raymond Elbert Kelley, one of five children, was born on Dec. 1, 1951, in Sedro-Woolley, a logging and mill town. His father, Cecil, was a mechanic in a mill. His…
What is swimmer’s ear? Symptoms and how to get rid of it
The best part of summer? Cooling off in the water. Whether it’s a pool, lake, or ocean, (or a childhood favorite: running around in the sprinklers) many of us are…
Need a treat? Try these 6 great cake slices from D.C.-area bakeries.
Comment on this storyComment If you’re craving cake, don’t wait for something to celebrate. And don’t think you need to buy a whole cake. Single cake slices are suitable for…