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The Washington Post’s 2024 Peeps diorama contest finalists
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This year’s Peeps diorama contest saw twice as many submissions as last year. The contest was revived in 2021 after being discontinued in 2017.
This mushroom pancit is bright, garlicky and packed with vegetables
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Filipino pancit noodles, vegetables and a crispy garlic topping make this dish from New York’s Harana Market a memorable one.
Ask Sahaj: He told me he saw a future with me. Now he has a new girlfriend.
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When they broke up, the letter writer held out hope he’d reach out in the future. Instead, he has a new girlfriend.
She made a fairy trail for her autistic son; now it’s a public destination
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The tiny wonderland trail in Milburn, N.J., now has volunteers that tend to it, and even its own festival.
With ‘seacuterie’ and dry-aged tuna, this chef treats seafood like meat
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At GW Fins in New Orleans, chef Michael Nelson turns whole fish into dry-aged tuna steaks, swordfish charcuterie and more, all with an eye toward cutting waste.
They were each other’s first crushes. 70 years later, they said ‘I do.’
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Elaine Hall and Roland Passaro, both 88, were smitten with each other as classmates, but went their separate ways until reconnecting at a 50th reunion.
Pssssst … How to find 11 of the best speakeasy bars in the D.C. area
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Hidden by secret doors and unmarked addresses, we found stellar cocktails and vibes at DMV speakeasies.
Miss Manners: Dinner guest stays on phone all evening
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She was on her phone for most of the letter writer’s dinner party.
Carolyn Hax: Anti-recycler wants respect from partner on trash worldview
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This letter writer refuses to recycle and expects pro-recycling partner to respect that as they make plans to move in together.
Ask Amy: Grandma is caught in the middle of her sons’ fight
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She wishes her sons would just makeup already after she made her granddaughters cry over the fight.
Mushroom Pancit
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This deeply savory mushroom noodle dish comes from chef Chris Mauricio of Harana Market in Accord, N.Y.
My parents have sided with my cheating ex. Hax readers give advice.
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He cheated yet his ex-partner’s parents are still siding with him, saying he’s the letter writer’s “best chance at love.”
Like these pasta, sheet pan and bean recipes? Here’s what to try next.
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Try something new with these recommendations based on some of our popular recipes.
Dining chat: I found glass in my food and was still charged for dinner
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Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
These grab-and-go egg bites are powered by frozen mixed vegetables
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Mixed frozen vegetables add a playful, retro cheer to this portable breakfast or snack.
5 places to clean with a toothbrush
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For delicate items and tough-to-reach spots, the humble toothbrush can be the ideal cleaning tool.
My 16-year-old twins’ attitudes are a ‘full-blown problem.’ What can I do?
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How does this parent rein in their 16-year-old twin daughters’ attitudes?
Miss Manners: How to respond when telemarketers ask how I’m doing?
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Letter writer wonders how to respond to unknown callers.
Carolyn Hax: Over-attentive couple give new meaning to ‘neighborhood haunt’
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They’re regulars at a neighborhood eatery, and an intrusive couple seem to be tracking when they’ll be there.
Egg Bites With Mixed Vegetables and Cheddar
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The special ingredient in these egg bites is an ultra-convenient bag of frozen mixed vegetables — the confetti-like medley of corn, carrots, peas and green beans, with a playful, retro vibe and nutrition that’s comparable to its fresh, cooked counterpart.
Ask Amy: Young son worries about growing up
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A mom is worried about her son who says he doesn’t want to grow up.
The best Carolyn Hax columns about breakups
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A round up of Carolyn Hax’s best columns about breakups.
5 hearty hash recipes for any meal of the day
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Hashes typically consists of chopped potatoes, onions and meat, cooked until brown and crisp. These recipes are a mix of classic and creative versions.