These “melting onions” are savory-sweet rings of jammy onion, reminiscent of French onion soup, showered with crispy thyme-scented panko breadcrumbs. While I enjoy vegetables cooked until they’re crisp-tender, I’m also a big fan of veggies that have been cooked until meltingly tender and soft (especially because that gives them time to absorb the other flavors). … Read more
Use these practical tips to give better holiday gifts this year. You’ll be happy to know that a bigger price tag doesn’t necessarily mean a happier recipient! It may be better to give than to receive, but that doesn’t make picking out holiday presents for your family and friends any easier. Even with all the … Read more
Approximately 800,000 casualties, over 300 days – World War I ended on November 11, 1918, in Verdun, France, the inspiration for Veterans Day. Rick Steves shares suggestions for traveling there, focusing on three sites: Mémorial de Verdun, Fort de Douaumont, and L’Ossuaire de Douaumont. World War I, once heralded as “the war to end all … Read more
AARP Bulletin on How to Help Live Without Pain, Online Friendship Scams, and the Challenges—and Joys—of Caregiving WASHINGTON—The September/October 2025 issue of AARP Bulletin delivers timely and practical reporting to help older Americans navigate key challenges to their financial security, health, and personal safety. From understanding complex Social Security rules to protecting against the latest … Read more