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Botticelli Beyond the Renaissance
Viewers gravitate to his astonishingly tender paintings, but at the Legion of Honor, his preparatory drawings offer a view of a gifted master of line.
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We Loved You Best: Tom Smothers (1937-2023)
In 1967 BC (Before Cable), Sunday night was must-see TV. If you were a kid, you watched Disney’s “Wonderful World of Color” on NBC, followed a half hour later by ratings juggernaut “Bonanza,” the “Yellowstone” of its day. Over on CBS, “The Ed Sullivan Show,” TV’s longest-running variety show, was definitely old school, although it…
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A Chicago Legend: Mike Nussbaum (1923-2023)
In an ideal world, we would be celebrating the 100th birthday of Mike Nussbaum, the oldest working actor in America and an unquestioned legend in his hometown of Chicago, where he developed and honed his craft. Alas, this is not an ideal world and, as it transpires, he passed away on December 23, a mere…
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Owning My Power: Danielle Brooks on The Color Purple
The moment Danielle Brooks’ Sofia makes her grand entrance in Blitz Bazawule’s “The Color Purple,” talking trash to Colman Domingo’s intimidating Mister in a men-exclusive bar, she brings a lofty self-assurance to the film right when it needs it most. The outspoken, confident Sofia isn’t only the antithesis of Celie’s character, but she is also…
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Japanese American New Year’s Food Traditions Transcend Time
Other dishes may come and go, but certain recipes always have a place on the holiday table.
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Food Trend Predictions for 2024
Meal-flavored cocktails, premium water and lots of snacks: Here’s what the next year holds for food and drinks.
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Rosca de Reyes, a Sweet Bread for Three Kings Day
Mexican bakeries on both sides of the border begin making rosca de reyes, three kings bread, weeks in advance.
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What Is Prime Rib? A Dish from America’s Past Gets Revisited Every Christmas
Long the epitome of holiday luxury in America, the cut’s place on the table has changed with tastes — and the economy.
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I hate where we live but my family loves it. Give advice to this Hax question.
Every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice to a question Carolyn Hax hasn’t answered.
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This New Zealand white wine brims with fruit and spice
Recommended wines include a sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, and sangiovese.