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LifestyleI own a baklava bakery in San Francisco. Life as a small business owner in a city flush with AI money has been hard.
Tolgay Karabulut has run a small baklava bakery in San Francisco since 2022. The city's AI boom has made earning a living feel like an uphill battle.
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LifestyleYour Daily FoodScope for September 04, 2026
Do you often find yourself wondering what food to cook, how to cook it, and even that dreaded question—how much of it? It’s a daily struggle for all of us, but need not be with our food horoscope. Satisfaction is only a click away!
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LifestyleAvoid these seven typical air fryer mistakes
You may be wondering why you aren't getting optimal results from your air fryer. It might be a minor operating error that means you can't quite get that crunch you want.
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LifestyleWhat's actually going wrong when your sheet pan vegetables won't brown
Most of the time, the vegetables are fine. It's the pan setup that's off.
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LifestyleElevate Breakfast Sandwiches With This Savory German-Style Makeover
If you're tired of the same old same-old for breakfast, consider this sandwich that originated a century ago — and its many savory variations.
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LifestyleThe Bloody Mary's Original Name Was Somehow Even More Gruesome
There is often lore around the names of cocktails, including the Bloody Mary, but the early version of vodka with tomato juice had a different, grisly name.
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LifestyleThe Hands-Down Best Frozen Chicken Tenders Aren't Sold By Tyson
Keeping a bag of chicken tenders in the freezer is always a wise decision, but you should ideally keep a bag of the best, and that sure isn't Tyson.
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LifestyleWhy I switched to chicken thighs and stopped making dry chicken
Breast has its place. But thighs are more forgiving, more flavorful, and usually cheaper.
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LifestyleThe Discontinued Budweiser Beer You Might Not Remember
Budweiser closed the '80s by hopping on a hot beer trend, and it's possible that the popularity of one of its own products eventually led to this Bud's demise.
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Lifestyle8 Recipes with Malted Milk Powder That Aren’t Just Milkshakes
These malted milk powder recipes take your usual scones, waffles, cakes and cookies to a whole new level of flavor complexity.
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LifestyleI used to overthink potlucks. Here's what I bring now.
Most of it comes down to format, not flavor. The dish that travels right and holds for two hours beats the elaborate one every time.
Real Balanced
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LifestyleThe Easiest Method To Steam Hot Dog Buns Is So Quick You'll Never Do It Another Way
A steamed hot dog bun is warm, soft, and perfectly chewy all the way through, and you can achieve that at home without a microwave or fancy steamer.
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LifestyleBrussels Sprouts Taste Unforgettable When Paired With This Protein
If you find Brussels sprouts to be too bitter, or just want to give your usual recipe a salty, smoky, savory upgrade, cook them with this protein.
Chowhound
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LifestyleYour ground beef is steaming, not browning, that's why it tastes flat
Two things happen before the seasoning goes in that matter more than the recipe itself.
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LifestyleMake waves at dinnertime with these 16 seafood dinners
Consider this your sign to put seafood back on the dinner menu.
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LifestyleYou Should Always Splurge On Steak For This Dish
Certain dishes feature steak as the main attraction. This dish consists only of pan-seared steak with a rich pan sauce, so the steak has to be good.
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LifestyleMeatball dinners that take the classic in new directions
These creative meatball dinners put a fresh spin on a familiar favorite.
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LifestyleChocolate desserts for when nothing but chocolate will do
When the chocolate craving hits, these desserts are exactly what you want to reach for.
Seasonal Cravings
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LifestyleUnwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting McDonald's
Whether you're a McDonald's regular or only visit the chain occasionally, it's good to know how to avoid some common faux pas to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
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LifestyleDoes Older Scotch Really Taste Better?
Some people will gladly empty their wallets to get their hands on aged Scotch, but it might be premature to conclude that older bottles are always better.
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LifestyleI Tried Five Guys and Shake Shack Side by Side—Here’s Who Had the Crispiest Fries, Juiciest Burger, and Creamiest Shake
Two burgers, two fries, two shakes. One clear winner.
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LifestyleFor Costco Food Court Pizza Without All That Grease, Order It This Way
If you're paying a visit to the Costco food court, keep this handy hack in mind for less greasy and less floppy pizza every time.
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LifestylePeople Can't Get Over the Size of This Tiny Rooster
He's absolutely adorable!
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LifestyleThe quick-bread mistakes I made for years, and what I do differently now
Dense loaves, gummy centers, middles that sank, most of it traced back to the same few habits.
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LifestyleWhy Do Mini M&M's Taste Different Than Regular Ones?
Ever tried a mini M&M and found it to taste different than the regular ones? Most people think that they're sweeter, but that's not because of any added sugar.
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LifestyleTaco Bell's '90s Value Menu Would Break The Internet Today
Inflation keeps driving prices higher, and even fast food with its cheap reputation isn't immune. Here's what Taco Bell's '90s value menu looked like.
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LifestyleMcDonald's Filet-O-Fish Vs Long John Silver's Fish Sandwich: Here's The Actual Difference
McDonald's and Long John Silver's have two of the better fish sandwiches in the game, so you might wonder at their key differences. Wonder no longer.
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LifestyleIt’s Silly I Didn’t Learn This 60-Second Blender Cleaning Trick Earlier
I can now enjoy making daily smoothies without dreading the clean-up afterward.
CNET
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LifestyleThe great Labor Day rib debate: fall-off-the-bone or clean bite?
Fall-off-the-bone or clean bite? Here's how to nail Labor Day ribs.
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Lifestyle13 Wisconsin comfort classics worth putting in the dinner rotation
Soups, cheesy pastas, and sausage-forward dinners that belong in a Wisconsin kitchen.
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LifestyleThe Best Of Whole Foods' Bakery: This One Cake Flavor Never Disappoints
Some of the best Whole Foods finds become beloved favorites for shoppers. Daily Meal calls this one cake flavor the best of the best in its bakery.
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LifestylePanera Just Dropped a New Soup That’s So Good I Ate a Bowl During a Heat Wave
Temperatures aside, this cozy seasonal soup is one of Panera's best new menu items.
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Lifestyle14 slow cooker chicken recipes worth coming home to
A little prep now means dinner is handled later with comforting chicken meals that are ready to welcome you home.
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Lifestyle5 Condiments You Should Never Use Past The Expiration Date
Enjoy these condiments well before they spoil.
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LifestyleThis Canned Vegetable Works Wonders For Scrumptious Instant Ramen
This veggie adds pops of sweet juiciness and crisp texture to spicy, soupy instant ramen. Since it's already cooked, it doesn't need extra prep either.
Chowhound
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Lifestyle19 Blue Bunny Ice Cream Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best
Blue Bunny makes a variety of ice cream flavors (or, to be more accurate, frozen dairy desserts), but which one reigns supreme? We tried 19 to find out.
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Lifestyle13 Ways Texas Roadhouse Outshines Outback And LongHorn
Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and LongHorn Steakhouse are all popular casual-dining chains. Here's why the Roadhouse reigns supreme.
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A longtime Berkshire resident shares the best fall food stops in the Berkshires, including orchards, cider donuts, farm stores, festivals, farmers' markets and local drinks.
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Lifestyle10 Popular Ben & Jerry's Flavors, Ranked
Ben & Jerry's beloved ice creams are made to suit a variety of tastes, but some of them are better than others. We taste-tested 10 to see how they compare.
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Lifestyle14 Recipes That Prove Pumpkin and Chocolate Are the Perfect Match
Decadent chocolate and spiced pumpkin come together to create these winning autumnal desserts.
Taste of Home
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Lifestyle7 Aldi Seasonal Wines To Know About For Fall 2026
Seasonal wines are hitting Aldi shelves soon, from refreshing white wines to blended reds and those that receive the highest honor of being labeled DOCG.
Mashed
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Lifestyle17 Easy Casseroles Featuring Our Favorite Fall Vegetables
Cozy up this fall with these easy casserole recipes featuring seasonal vegetables and requiring just 30 minutes or less of active time.
EatingWell
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Lifestyle13 soups that actually hold up as a complete dinner
From light chicken broth to thick chowder and chili, every bowl on this list stands alone as a full meal.
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LifestyleChef Michael Schulson Shares a Mouthwatering Skewer Recipe for Labor Day and His Top 5 Grilling Tips
Michael Schulson is spilling all his grilling secrets — just in time for Labor Day festivities! While speaking exclusively with First for Women, the celebrity chef shared a mouthwatering chicken robata recipe for the grill. “Skewers solve the actual problem with entertaining, which is that the host never gets to sit down,” the restaurateur, who likes […]
First for Women
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LifestyleBaking Soda Vs. Baking Powder: The Key Difference Every Home Baker Should Know
Baking soda and baking powder are both used in baking, but they are not interchangeable.
Southern Living
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LifestyleThese Apples Won't Make Your Fall Baked Goods Very Flavorful — Here's Why
Apples are the well-loved workhorse of autumnal baked goods, but the kind of apple you use does matter. These apple varieties won't be very flavorful.
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BusinessThe 1970s McDonald's Toys That Could Be Worth Money Now
If you saved your Happy Meal toys over the years, you may find that some collectors will pay top dollar for these particular items from the '70s.
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Lifestyle5 New Costco Finds You’ll Want to Grab in September
From baking staples to packable snacks, you’ll want to pick these up sooner rather than later.
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LifestyleWhy Cilantro Tastes Like Soap To Some People—And How You Can Learn To Like It
Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people? Genetics may play a role, but repeated exposure and learned preferences can also shape how you experience it.
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LifestyleThis viral Danish candy will change how you feel about licorice
LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW turned licorice into one of the most creative candies I’ve tried.
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