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When winter meets spring, it’s time for these vegetarian soups

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesLate last month in Prospect Park, I ran past a patch of purple crocuses practically glowing in the sun. March temperatures may slouch below freezing and snow may blanket the ground, but nothing can stop the lengthening days from enticing shoots from the soil and people’s moods out of their wintry doldrums. It can snow all it wants, but come the thaw those crocuses will still be fresh and upbeat.It’s at this time of year when I like to embrace lighter, more buoyant broths filled with the season’s most vibrant produce — and little, if any, meat. The key to the deepest, richest flavors in any soup is building complexity at every step. These do just that, as well as using the right techniques to bring out the best of winter’s last crop of vegetables.For example, roasting roots before adding them to a soup pot is a classic way to release their flavor. A stint in a hot oven caramelizes their sugars and condenses their essence so they taste even mo...

CU researchers find airborne viral diseases survive longer in dry climates like Colorado’s

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

Colorado’s dry climate is ideal for airborne viruses to survive, according to a new study published in PNAS Nexus by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, potentially explaining why people who live in dry climates are more susceptible to such infections.This study, which incorporated a live coronavirus that does not cause COVID-19 rather than bacteria or fungi, showed that airborne viral particles in artificial saliva remain infectious for nearly twice as long in a drier climate than in a humid one.The research was conducted by watching how the virus in artificial saliva reacted to different relative humidity climates. The researchers set the humidity inside a bioaerosol chamber to 60%, 40%, and 25%. At 60% and 40% humidity, the number of virus particles in saliva dropped by half in an hour. At 25%, which is Colorado’s average relative humidity, it took two hours for the number of particles to drop by half.“This study is very relevant to Colorado becau...

Oscars roll out the Champagne-colored carpet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

When Hollywood's biggest names walk head to the Oscars on Sunday, they'll notice something a little different. The normal red carpet has done a color swap and it's now a Champagne color. On Wednesday, crews rolled out the new color, but it will be still referred to as the red carpet. Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel was on hand to assist with the rollout. He joked that the switch from red to Champagne showed how confident producers are that no blood will be shed this year, following last year's slap involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. This year's ceremony will be the third time Kimmel will have hosted. Days ago he revealed that he is "ready" if another slap were to occur but was choosy as to when he'd intervene. “If somebody comes up on the stage and slaps me? Well, I size them up, and, if I’m bigger than they are, I beat the s— out of them on television. And if it’s the Rock, I run,” he said.KTLA 5's Sam Rubin, Jessica Holmes, Megan Henderson and Doug Kolk will be live on the red carpet s...

New atmospheric river storm barrels toward California

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California braced Thursday for the arrival of another atmospheric river that forecasters warned will bring heavy rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and the threat of flooding to a state still digging out from earlier storms.The flood threat will come from the combination of rain and melting of parts of the huge snowpack built in California's mountains by nine atmospheric rivers early in the winter and later storms fueled by a blast of arctic air.The new atmospheric river is a type known as a “Pineapple Express” because it is a deep tap of warm subtropical moisture stretching over the Pacific to Hawaii. Its greatest impacts were expected in northern and central California.The snowpack at high elevations is so massive it should be able absorb the rain, forecasters said. But elevations below 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) will see melting and runoff. The National Weather Service characterized the flood threat as “moderate.”At high elevations the storm was predicted ...

Top US Spring Break Destinations for Families in 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

Spring Break isn’t just for high school and college kids! The rest of the fam should enjoy it, too! These days, our options for Spring Break destinations aren’t limited to Florida anymore — but you can always consider going there! It’s the go-to place for a reason. If you want to have a spring vacation for the whole squad to enjoy, here are a few Spring Break destinations you can consider going to:Some Spring Break Destinations for the Whole Family to Enjoy1. TexasThere’s just something about the southern climate that everyone loves to experience — and the spring season is perhaps one of the best times of the year when Texas should be visited. But South Padre Island and Galveston Island aren’t the only Texas spring break destination down there! There are dozens of national parks located in Texas and you can get more time to bond with your family as you hike those places. Moreover, historical sites like The Alamo are always fun to visit. If it gets too hot or humid, just ...

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: What Is CHS and Can It Kill You?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

These days, whenever we hear the word “cannabis,” the majority of what we associate it with is its wonderful cures. While most of the benefits of marijuana may be true, one can still experience side effects — BUT, that’s the case with almost everything a human body takes in. One side effect of weed, however, may be far from possibly killing a person, but when someone goes through this syndrome, it isn’t necessarily a pleasant experience — and that ailment is CHS. If you’re wondering, “What is CHS?” — it’s not a new strain! But rather a (relatively) newly observed side effect of marijuana.Here are things you might want to know about CHS.What Is CHS and What Are the Signs and Symptoms?CHS or Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is one of the side effects of long-term marijuana use. But you shouldn’t worry too much about it as it’s a rare weed side effect! CHS is also said to be a “subtype of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.” That said, the most common — and perhaps ONLY — symptom of CHS is vomit...

A Neighborhood Grill Opens At the Natural History Museums And Masters of Taste: Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County’s reimagined restaurant, Neighborhood Grill by Post & Beam, will open to visitors starting on Friday, March 17, as part of its new food service reorganization with South LA Cafe Hospitality. Neighborhood Grill will be operated by celebrated chef/owner John Cleveland and co-owner Roni Cleveland of South L.A.’s  Post & Beam, known for its “California Soul” approach to food. Grand opening celebrations are planned for the weekend of March 17 to March 19.Lifestyle hospitality group, Noble 33, will celebrate Women’s History Month with a limited-time cocktail, sold across its restaurant concepts. At participating locations, including Toca Madera West Hollywood and Casa Madera West Hollywood, the Mujer Poderosa  (Powerful Woman) will be available for the entire month of March. Supporting women in leadership and professional advancement, Noble 33 will be donating $2 of every cocktail sold to the James Beard Foundation’s Women’s ...

It’s International Women’s Day Every Day at this Los Angeles Gallery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

Gallerist, curator, consultant, and pillar of progressive platforming Annie Wharton started Ladies’ Room — the Los Angeles-based contemporary art gallery where it’s always Women’s History Month — five years ago, but her vision has never been timelier.“Working in the visual arts for more than 20 years, I have seen firsthand how women and nonbinary artists are not being exhibited, collected, researched or written about like their male counterparts,” Wharton tells the L.A. Weekly. “I have conducted over 4,000 studio visits with artists in Los Angeles, a city rich with artistic talent, yet lacking in opportunities for women and nonbinary artists.” In December 2018, Wharton opened Ladies’ Room to provide a platform to help counter this disparity.Becca Van K: Drexcyen Star Chamber (Drexciya), 2014, Embroidery floss, canvas mesh, pine, and hardware 18.5 x 18.5 x 2 in (in WORK at LADIES’ ROOM)Ladies’ Room operates out of a small space in downtown’s historic Bendix Building — a hub of ...

Trio at Napa — new single- and 2-story homes in Napa

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

Don’t miss out on the final homes at Trio!Trio at Napa is a trendy collection of new homes, both single- and two-story, designed in the modern farmhouse style and located in a well-established neighborhood. These stunning new homes boast open floor plans with three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms and approximately 2,010 to 2,846 square feet of living space. Select lots feature an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU).This is the kitchen in the Haystacks model home. Conveniently located just an hour north of San Francisco and an hour west of Sacramento, Napa is nestled in the quiet valley, but close to city life if needed. Napa offers an impressive variety of wine, food and events including an unexpected blend of urban activities such as interactive street art, food trucks, and vibrant nightlife. Whether you prefer exploring indoors or adventuring outdoors, the diversity of Napa Valley offers everything from quaint, hidden tasting rooms, to lively farmers ma...

Recipe: Apricot-Almond Breakfast Bars

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:37:26 GMT

Granola’s great, but it can be messy and sticky, especially in the car or on a hike. The solution: these moist, chewy breakfast bars, courtesy of Simmer + Sauce food blogger Andrea Potischman. Potischman developed the recipe when she and her kids were home with the flu and much too exhausted to remember to eat breakfast. These tasty bars are packed with toasted, whole-grain oats, cashew butter and good-for-you dates. Store them in an airtight container, and they last for weeks.Apricot-Almond Breakfast BarsMakes approximately 9 barsINGREDIENTS2¼ cups whole grain oats1/3 cup raw almonds2 tablespoons almond flour2 tablespoons maca powderDash of saltDash of cinnamon1/3 cup nut butter, such as cashew butter, slightly warmed2 tablespoons unflavored coconut oil, melted¼ cup local honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons nut milk, such as almond1/3 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped4 dates, pitted and roughly choppedDIRECTIONSHeat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking...