Not long ago, going cashless felt novel. Today, tapping a card—or clicking “Pay now”—barely registers. Expectations have shifted quickly, and by 2025, consumers largely assume payments will run themselves. The commercial pressure is real: merchants lose an estimated $18 billion per year to abandoned carts, and every failed transaction costs roughly $12 in direct and…
Hosting a holiday gathering? Time to break out the punch bowl. Punch is a host’s secret weapon: It can be made in advance, frees you from bartending duty all night and sets the tone with a festive centerpiece. Plus, it’s endlessly adaptable to the season, like an allspice-and-rye blend (see the Sand Dunes Punch recipe…
There’s something undeniably festive about an upside-down dish — the split second of suspense before the flip, followed by the reveal of a caramelized, shimmering top. This savory polenta tart delivers that same sense of drama and makes a gorgeous vegetarian centerpiece for the holidays. A layer of delicata squash and red onion bakes beneath…
For your upcoming Christmas, New Year’s Eve or other holiday party, consider baking up this indulgent holiday appetizer, courtesy of cookbook author Palestrina McCaffrey, in her new cookbook “The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook, Volume 2” (Adams Media, $20). It’s a social media favorite, and for good reason. “Topped with fresh thyme, sweet honey, and tangy cranberry…
By AYESHA CURRY I call this the “So This Is Christmas Cocktail.” But the drink, from my cookbook “The Full Plate,” is perfect for any family celebration, whether it’s actually Christmas or not. Related Articles Recipe: Miniature chicken pot pies warm the soul Maximalism is back in cocktails with bold colors and flavors British baker’s…
By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Now that your lawn is strewn with fallen leaves and you’re reaching for a sweater instead of sunscreen, it’s probably time to revamp the weekly menu to include the hearty, warming foods associated with fall. And what’s easier to cozy up to on a chilly autumn evening than a homemade…
With a freshly minted $5 billion valuation, Kim Kardashian’s shapewear company Skims has become a case study in modern celebrity-backed retail done right. While Kardashian is indisputably the face of the brand, her co-founders, Emma Grede and Jens Grede, are the architects and operational engine behind its success. The husband-and-wife team also oversees a growing…
By LOUISE DIXON LONDON (AP) — After years of minimalist, pared-back drinks, maximalism is back. Related Articles British baker’s criticism of Mexican ‘ugly’ bread triggers social media outrage Indulge in lychee-frosted sugar cookies with citrus notes and buttercream Cookbook author dishes on Jewish-Mexican cuisine that is ‘kosherísimo’ Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the…
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By FERNANDA PESCE MEXICO CITY (AP) — A blunt critique of Mexican bread by a British baker sparked a cascade of social media outrage, ultimately leading to a public apology. Related Articles Today in History: December 19, U.S. auto industry gets emergency bailout Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality A…
