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Author: Prof Patty

  • Prof Patty
  • February 13, 2021

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

This is one of my favorite desserts from back in the day when Helen Corbitt was in charge of the restaurants at Neiman-Marcus. This is an updated version of that most delicious and iconic dessert.

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  • February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

Southern Baptist leaders call Vice President Harris “Jezebel”

Anne Branigin Feb. 9, 2021 Two days after Vice President Harris was sworn in as the nation’s first female vice president, Tom Buck let it out. “I can’t imagine any truly God-fearing Israelite

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  • February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

Aunt Jemima brand gets a new name: Pearl Milling Company

Dee-Ann Durbin | AP Feb. 9, 2021 at 7:14 p.m. EST Aunt Jemima is making her last batch of pancakes. Quaker Oats said Tuesday that its Aunt Jemima brand pancake mix and syrup will be renamed Pea

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  • February 13, 2021

Mars drops Uncle Ben’s, reveals new name for rice brand

By ALEXANDRA OLSON September 23, 2020 The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is getting a new name: Ben’s Original. Parent firm Mars Inc. unveiled the change Wednesday for the 70-year-old brand, the latest

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  • February 13, 2021

Geechie Boy Mill drops its brand in favor of a name that won’t ‘cause harm or discomfort’

By Hanna Raskin hraskin@postandcourier.com Jul 1, 2020 Updated Sep 29, 2020 After years of being accused of cultural appropriation by Gullah Geechee residents of the Lowcountry, a wh

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  • February 10, 2021

Things You Need to Dispose of NOW

pancake mix past its expiration date, particularly “complete” mixes old makeup, particularly mascara old kitchen sponges cheap plastic containers which may contain high levels of bisphenol-A (B

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  • February 10, 2021November 5, 2025

Eight Fun, Cognitive Training Games to Make Your Dog Smarter

Madison Yauger February 5, 2021, 3:05 PM As a dog owner, you know how important it is to keep your canine companion entertained—and that includes playing games. Cognitive t

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  • February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

DO YOU KNOW YOUR PERSONAL HISTORY? AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY RESOURCES

One of the things I’ve been working on is m family history. Unfortunately, I don’t remember all of the stories I heard when I was young, and many of those who could tell me are now gone on. So

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  • February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Amanda Gorman at the Inauguration

Wearing earrings from Oprah, and standing on the shoulders of Maya Angelou. You go, girl. You go.

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  • February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Green Bean Fries – for my friend Carol

To be made in your air fryer, or oven. 1 pound fresh green beans 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1 T garlic powder or garlic salt 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour cook

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  • February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

I didn’t see the insidious ways women are held back — until I became a widow

By Fernanda Santos  FEBRUARY 3, 2021 It’s exhausting to be a widow and single mother — and not just because of the responsibilities. For me, fatigue comes from having to constantly engage wit

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  • February 10, 2021

Six Sneaky Ways To Make Brownie Mix Taste Homemade

By Jessica Furniss  January 19, 2021 Use melted butter instead of oil. (I thought everyone knew this one!) Add mix-ins like cookies and candies. (This one, too!!!) Underbake, just sl

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  • February 10, 2021February 10, 2021

Google Play Music data will be deleted soon

On February 24, 2021, Google will delete all of your Google Play Music data. This includes your music library with any uploads, purchases and anything you’ve added from Google Play Music. After t

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  • February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

Want to thank Black women? Here’s how.

Christine Emba Jan 6, 2021 Stacey Abrams did it. The former lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate has turned Georgia, once reliably red, to blue. Due in large part to the tireless organizing of

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  • February 1, 2021February 1, 2021

How to Store Apples So They Stay Fresh

By Corey Williams Updated June 12, 2020 Apples love cool temperatures (30 to 35 degrees, to be exact). That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t store them on your counter. If you plan to e

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