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“There are many ways of preparing salsas. Mexico is well known for its abundance of chillies and they don’t always have to be spicy, Some of them will give a good amount of heat while others will give lots of flavor.” says Billy Maldonado, Executive Chef at Fónico in Mexico City. “Playing and combining these two will give any recipe endless possibilities of flavor. I have found a profound love in researching and combining different types of chillies....

But do you really need a 20 percent down payment, or is this a myth? Turns out, there’s more fiction to that “requirement” than fact. “There are many people who are still under the impression, maybe from their parents, that a 20 percent down payment is needed to buy a house—but that’s not the way it’s done anymore,” says Alex Elezaj, chief strategy officer and director at United Wholesale Mortgage in Pontiac, Mich....

This latest recall impacts Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at the company’s Springfield, Ohio and Soledad, Calif. production facilities. The items, which were sold nationwide at retailers such as Kroger and HEB, include a variety of different lettuces, chopped salad kits, salad bowls, and more. Per an announcement from the FDA, iceberg lettuce contained in these products is responsible for the possible contamination. The recalled products from the Ohio plant have a product lot code beginning with the letter “W” and a “Best if Used By” date between December 22, 2021 and January 9, 2022....

How to Tell if a Garment Is Dry-Clean Only Decode the label. Most manufacturers are required to list just one way to clean a garment. If the tag says “dry-clean only,” obey it, but if it says “dry-clean,” that means it’s the recommended method, but not the only method. When dealing with garments where dry-cleaning is ideal but optional, you can use some gentle at-home methods to launder your items. Consider the fabric....

“Often we reserve family meetings for crisis moments, when emotions and tensions run high,” says Linda Miles, PhD, a psychotherapist in Tallahassee, Florida, and the author of Change Your Story: Change Your Brain ($6, amazon.com; $13, bookshop.org). “Regular check-ins will help you and your family align, and it will be easier to get on the same page if a crisis does occur.” Miles suggests having group talks about key issues, such as aging parents, health concerns, and holiday traditions....

One of the most important areas to look at in the home is the front door. In feng shui, we call the front door the “mouth of qi.” Qi is universal life force energy, and so the front door is the main portal in which we can receive positive energy and opportunities. The front entrance also symbolizes your face to the world, how others see you, or their first impression of you....

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The Dash Mini Waffle Maker and Griddle is a pair of mini appliances, ready to use in minutes. Not only do they heat up rapidly, but the non-stick surfaces of the appliances also quickly cook single portions of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, try making waffles and hash browns on the waffle maker, and eggs and pancakes on the griddle. Then switch to burgers, paninis, pizza, grilled cheese, and even single size stir fry for lunch and dinner....

They turned to designer Riche Holmes Grant for some solutions for taming the toy clutter and turning the family room into a space that works for both parents and kids—and will grow with the kids in the future. Holmes Grant opted to create designated spaces for different activities—a colorful reading nook with cute poufs where the kids can sit and enjoy a good read, and a more adult area, where Joyce and her husband could unwind on the sectional....

However, 10 minutes into our session, I realized this experience was exactly the jumpstart I needed. Not only did Lovering offer a new set of (much-needed) eyes to my existing organizational approach, but she helped me discover space I didn’t even know was there. What Is an Organizational Psychologist? When you really think about it, our closets are extremely private places. Almost sacred, in a way. They accumulate functional items we wear often, but also sentimental pieces that rarely see the light of day....