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Voraciously
Here’s quarantine cooking advice from the OGs of thrifty meals: Home ec teachers
From powdered milk to breakfast for dinner to simple dishes, here’s how to get through, according to the OGs of thrifty, healthy cooking.
By
Emily Heil
11 hours ago
Book Review
Miss your bookstore? Here are some books about books to help get you through.
“Confessions of a Bookseller” and other wonderful titles remind us of the joys of shelf-browsing.
By
Michael Dirda
15 hours ago
Postponing the Cannes Film Festival to this summer is ‘no longer an option’
By
Sonia Rao
10 hours ago
Advice
Carolyn Hax: They want to move, but their daughter-in-law feels abandoned
Grandparents were the go-to babysitter for four years, but now want to be near other family.
Ask Amy: People ponder ways to give back
Miss Manners: I’m sick, but not contagious, and everyone recoils from me
Food
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Voraciously
With Persian tahdig — the fluffy-rice, crispy-bottom classic — practice makes perfect
If you do not use a nonstick pot, use a spatula to loosen the crispy potatoes.
By
Shadi HasanzadeNemati
1 day ago
Voraciously
You probably already have everything you need to mix up great cocktails
By
M. Carrie Allan
1 day ago
Voraciously
Frozen hash browns make an easy, crispy crust for a savory pie
By
Ann Maloney
1 day ago
Recipes
Homemade honey graham crackers are a simple, not-too-sweet treat
7 big batch recipes to feed your stuck-at-home crowd
Make a big batch of pantry-friendly tomato sauce for a leg up on dinner all week
When you cook beans from dried, you get liquid gold. Put it to great use in this recipe.
If there’s no pasta to be found, get your noodle fix with one of these 7 recipes
Making yogurt at home is easier than you think
Travel
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A Post Travel Destination
People miss flying so much they’re re-creating the airplane experience from home
The Internet’s #travelfromhome trend — with nearly 30 million TikTok views so far — is the closest most can come to boarding a plane.
By
Drew Jones
20 hours ago
Even if you can’t travel, your Zoom meetings can
By
Andrea Sachs
1 day ago
Burning Man 2020 is the latest cultural offering to go virtual
By
Kate Silver
1 day ago
The Latest
Perspective
What it really means when Trump calls a story ‘fake news’
After the president spent Easter trashing media investigations that found his coronavirus response slow and lacking, a few things became clear.
By
Margaret Sullivan
2 days ago
Perspective
Hints From Heloise: Sustainable fashion
Look for clothing made from natural fibers.
By
Heloise
3 hours ago
Perspective
In the NFL draft, the Number 2 pick isn’t always worth keeping
Number 2’s can be very good, but several haven’t worked out. Will the Redskins trade their pick?
By
Fred Bowen
7 hours ago
Kids’ coronavirus questions: How long might a vaccine take?
Many groups are working on a vaccine, but it could take 12 to 18 months to be ready.
By
— Jason Bittel
9 hours ago
Bernie Sanders and Cardi B talk Joe Biden, coronavirus and manicures on Instagram Live
Bernie Sanders joined rapper Cardi B on her Instagram page to talk politics and nail care.
By
Nina Zafar
11 hours ago
Perspective
Try these expert negotiation strategies for refunding or rescheduling your vacation
Don’t be bulldozed by the big guys, but remember, travel firms, too, are in a tough spot.
By
Christopher Elliott
12 hours ago
The new normal is getting old fast
Flattening the curve has bent us out of shape. Will we ever get comfortable?
By
Maura Judkis
14 hours ago
Trash has long been treasure for poet Naomi Shihab Nye
“Cast Away,” her newest poetry collection, examined what people throw out.
By
Mary Quattlebaum
17 hours ago
Powerful portraits of indigenous peoples of the Amazon and the sacred territories they defend
A photo essay underscoring the powerful bond between native peoples of the rainforest and the territories they are called to protect.
By
Pablo Albarenga
17 hours ago
Arduous exercise can lower immunity, so don’t overdo it during the pandemic
Moderate workouts will both help you ward off illness and prevent injury during a time you should be avoiding hospitals.
By
Amanda Loudin
18 hours ago
The Daily Break
One uplifting story a day from better times
By
Washington Post Staff
18 hours ago
Perspective
We love good music, but are we exposing our 8-year-old to adult themes too soon?
Beyond liking Taylor Swift or not, you need to decide whether your child can handle the harsh realities described in adult songs with equanimity and maturity.
By
Meghan Leahy
18 hours ago
Pandemic could not have come at a worse time for independent garden centers
The crisis arrived at the busiest season for nurseries, and it poses an existential threat.
By
Adrian Higgins
20 hours ago
The recovered: How it feels to be alive on the other side of the pandemic
Coronavirus survivors feel lucky, exhausted — and forever changed.
By
Karen Heller
21 hours ago
This is Joe Biden’s biggest moment. Why does he feel so small?
‘I would like to see more of him,’ said one self-described ‘enthusiastic’ Biden supporter. ‘I’ve started to wonder if Cuomo should run for president.’
By
Ben Terris
21 hours ago
Perspective
Miss Manners: Can we bring our own chopsticks?
Reader fears the ones provided by restaurant are not clean
By
Judith Martin
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Nicholas Martin
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Jacobina Martin
1 day ago