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4Jan

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AGENTS OF CHANGE

Screen + Sound + Stage Text by Ranjabati Das. Photography by Ali Monis Naqvi. Art Direction and Styling by Akanksha Pandey. Hair and Make-Up by Seerath Sheikh Kabir; assisted by Dixita Dhargalkar. 1. On Vibhav Sawant (Oberon): net dress and ball, from Savio Jon.2. On Shreya Mukund Prabhu (Hermia): dome body dress, from Quod; bandhni scarf, from Savio Jon.3. On Prajakta Kavlekar (Titania): top with box pleats, from Fool Dost; front-zipped black skirt, from Margn; red handloom scarf (tucked into the skirt), from Sirohi; green yoga gear (used as sash), stylist’s own.4. On Keatan Jadhav (Demitrius): front knot shirt, from WIP Clothing; carved wooden face, from Savio Jon.5. Mandar Jog (Puck)6. On Shiv Pranav Damodar Alavani (Nick Bottom)...

2Jan

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Beef Enchiladas

Beef Published: September 24, 2023 | Updated: September 22, 2023 | Comment This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more details. This easy ground beef enchiladas recipe takes simple ingredients and transforms them into delicious enchiladas smothered in sauce and cheese. It’s great for family weeknight dinners served with your favorite toppings. Beef enchiladas is a Tex-Mex inspired recipe made with taco-seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, and green chiles as a tasty and flavor-packed filling. Pick your favorite kind of tortillas, arrange them in a casserole dish and smother them generously with enchilada sauce and a Mexican cheese blend. Bake until they are warm and toasty and all that cheese has melted. Then...

1Jan

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What Makes a Good Vending Machine?

Lately I’ve been spending time on Vending Machine TikTok. It’s a soothing, optimistic place where small-business owners rule the land and glinting, aluminum-packaged cheese snacks are omnipresent. In the videos, which regularly rack up millions of views, vending machine owners unlock their machines and count up their dollars, coins, and card-reader funds, tallying everything to a grand total and giving us a peek behind the clear glass curtain. The amounts of money earned in the TikToks are vastly different: sometimes $4 in four days, sometimes $288.76 in 20 days. Sometimes operators don’t check the machine for a while and unnoticed malfunctions lead to months of disuse. Even though I am 31—which is 85 in TikTok years—I got a little obsessed with...

1Jan

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Anchovies Pack a Punch of Flavor

Tin of Anchovies What Are Anchovies? Anchovies, small, silvery fish that pack a punch of flavor, have a storied history in the culinary world. These tiny, oily fish belong to the Engraulidae family and are found in temperate waters around the globe. Despite their diminutive size, anchovies have left an indelible mark on various cuisines, adding a distinctive and intense taste to a wide array of dishes. What Do Anchovies Taste Like? Anchovies are renowned for their distinctive and intense flavor. The taste of anchovies is characterized by a combination of saltiness, umami, and a slightly fishy and briny profile. The saltiness comes from the curing process, during which anchovies are typically preserved in salt. This process not only helps in preservation but also enhan...

Everything You Need to Know About Marinating Foods

23Dec

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Everything You Need to Know About Marinating Foods

Marinating Chicken What is Marinading? Marinating is a culinary technique in which food, usually meat, poultry, fish, or vegetables, is soaked in a liquid mixture before cooking. Marinating aims to enhance the flavor, tenderize, and sometimes preserve the food. The liquid mixture used for marinating, known as the marinade, typically contains a combination of acidic ingredients (such as vinegar or citrus juice), oils, herbs, spices, and seasonings. The acidic components in the marinade help break down the proteins in the meat, making it more tender. Additionally, the flavors from herbs and spices infuse into the food during the marinating process, contributing to a more flavorful end result. Marinating times can vary depending on the type of food and the recipe, ranging fr...

Live From the Après-Ski Party with Marissa Mullen and Fromage From Europe

21Dec

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Live From the Après-Ski Party with Marissa Mullen and Fromage From Europe

Live From the Après-Ski Party with Marissa Mullen and Fromage From Europe Presented By: Fondue season is upon us—are you prepared? On a brisk December evening in New York City, we hosted a warm and bubbling fondue party and Fromage From Europe cheese tasting at Murray’s Cheese. The event was hosted by cheese expert Marissa Mullen, author of That Cheese Plate Wants to Party. Marissa was joined by TASTE editor in chief Matt Rodbard and Charles Duque, managing director of the French Dairy Board for the Americas. Duque spoke about the diversity of cheese in France, the characteristics of the many regions, and the terroir which yield over 1,200 unique cheeses in France alone, some with pr...

Everything You Need to Know About Oysters

14Dec

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Everything You Need to Know About Oysters

All About Oysters Hmm, Hmm, Hmm. We do love oysters in our house. I personally only like them freshly shucked and served with cocktail sauce or mignonette sauce but my wife and daughters like them baked, fried or even grilled. What Exactly Are Oysters? Oysters are a type of shellfish highly prized for their unique flavor and nutritional value. They are commonly found in coastal areas worldwide, where they are harvested and served fresh, cooked, or raw. Oysters are a versatile food that can be enjoyed in various ways and have a long history of cultural significance. Oysters are known for their distinct flavor, often described as briny or salty. This taste comes from the high concentration of salt and minerals found in the waters where oysters are harvested. The flavor of...

Craig’s Isn’t Fun or Fancy. It’s Forgettable. So Why Is It Still LA’s Hottest Table?

11Dec

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Craig’s Isn’t Fun or Fancy. It’s Forgettable. So Why Is It Still LA’s Hottest Table?

Craig’s, a Los Angeles celebrity catchall restaurant, name-checked equally by the Drakes and the De Niros of the world, answers the question that many have asked: “What if DJ Khaled decorated a Ruth’s Chris?” Opening in 2011 on a stretch of Melrose Avenue in Beverly Hills that’s become one of LA’s great drivable malls, Craig’s has remained, almost inexplicably, one of Los Angeles’s most popular restaurants, and I wanted to know why. Why do paparazzi dot the entrance nightly when so many other restaurants serve the same slightly dated “California cuisine,” but better, within a one-mile radius? Dozens, in fact, do it better a short Lyft ride away, including The Grill on the Alley, South Beverly Grill, anything advertising a grill, really. The e...

4Dec

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The Many Garlics of My Childhood

I consider being born with a healthy appetite and spending the first ten years of my life in some very diverse neighborhoods as my great double blessing. When I was eight and living in Skokie, Illinois, all the kids on my block either were born somewhere else or their parents were. My friend Eugene and his family, who had come from Korea, lived in the apartment next to Sammy, a friend whose parents had defected from the Soviet Union. Across from them, I had a friend named Sebastian who had emigrated from Greece when he was two, and a few apartments down from him were a pair of Chinese brothers who taught me how to pop a wheelie on my black BMX bike with yellow tires. The great unifier among my buddies was that their mothers all loved me because I ...

What Is Orzo and How Do You Cook With It

4Dec

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What Is Orzo and How Do You Cook With It

What Is Orzo Orzo is a type of pasta that is shaped like grains of rice. It is made from durum wheat flour and water and is usually cooked by boiling in water until it is tender. Orzo is often used in soups, salads, and other dishes to substitute rice or other grains. It is a versatile ingredient that can be flavored in a variety of ways and pairs well with a variety of different ingredients. Some common dishes that include orzo are pasta salads, minestrone soup, and pilaf. Orzo is a versatile pasta that is used in various dishes, and it may not have a single "most famous" dish. However, one well-known and widely enjoyed orzo dish is "Orzo Salad." Orzo salad is a popular and versatile dish that can be customized with various ingredients based on personal preferences and regi...