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It’s happened to many of us: A birthday check from Great Aunt Tilly goes AWOL, only to be found months—or years—later in your junk drawer. While your first instinct might be to cash it, bear this in mind: A bank is not required to pay a check that’s more than six months old. The Uniform Commercial Code says banks are under no obligation to accept checks, personal or business, more than 180 days old....

If you only plan on consuming a couple of servings, pour the excess broth into a separate container to use in other recipes. All that’s left is to cook the remaining fresh veggies, shred the chicken, and you’re on your way to enjoying a warming traditional chicken soup.

Need a homemade gift on the fly? Package the biscotti in a clear bag with all the chocolate-dipped tips aligned. Make sure to include a printout of the recipe, as giftees will be sure to ask. Finally, if you don’t have a microwave, you can melt the chocolate on the stove. Place chopped chocolate or chips in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir constantly until melted....

To sweeten the deal, we also added a cakey topping that tastes intensely like a molten chocolate cake. Every bite of this decadent dump cake is an addictive combination of custardy pumpkin and melted chocolate. It’s like barely-baked pumpkin bread with chocolate chips. Need we say more? You have our full permission to enjoy this dream team (pumpkin and chocolate, that is) all year long, not just around the holidays....

Refrigerating Maple Syrup Indeed, even the biggest maple syrup lovers will rarely use a whole container all at once. When unopened, pure maple syrup has a long shelf life. But once it’s opened, the exposure to oxygen means that your syrup will start to deteriorate. So what do you do with the rest of an open container? According to Erin Lynch, an expert from Maple from Canada, there are two simple rules for keeping maple syrup once it’s open:...

The Black Friday deals don’t stop there. You can save $100 on Dyson’s innovative desk lamp, the Dyson Lightcycle. It comes in three different color combinations: black and brass, silver and white, and solid black. And while you won’t find a discount on the brand new Dyson Airwrap, you can still score deals on Dyson hair care, including complimentary gifts with the purchase of Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryers. Keep scrolling to discover Dyson’s Black Friday sale, which ends on November 27....

The line includes seven new styles available in eight colors, which leaves shoppers with 152 mix-and-matchable combinations to choose from. Think: modern square-neck bikini tops, retro high-rise bottoms, and minimalist one-pieces in shades like marigold yellow, herb green, rosewood brown, and classic black. And if solid colors aren’t your thing, there’s also a navy floral print to accommodate more maximalist tastes. To buy: $65; everlane.com. Because it’s Everlane, sustainability is a key part of the fresh collection....

While Hungarians commonly used river fish (including heads and tails)—carp, catfish, perch, and pike—our recipe features halibut fillets and mussels, both widely available at grocery stores. We bolster the seafood with complex flavor from leeks, fennel, diced tomatoes, and crushed red pepper. Serve with mixed olives for a flavorful accompaniment that evokes crashing waves and salty sea air. RELATED: 11 Must-Know Tips and Tricks for Your Best-Ever Soups and Stews

“Airlines have always run on thin margins with tight turnarounds, and the [COVID-19] pandemic has only made that worse,” says travel expert Susan Moynihan of The Honeymoonist/Largay Travel. “Airlines reportedly laid off some 90,000 positions in 2020, and they are still short-staffed [in 2021], for all of the reasons that we know. So there is even less room to rebound for unfortunate issues in the form of weather, mechanical issues, quarantining staff, or anything else....

We searched through more than 300 items in the Kate Spade sale and picked out 10 different bags for any occasion you might be shopping for. These discounts only last through November 6, though, so you’ll want to hurry to pick out your favorite style. Best Kate Spade Sale Deals: The Little Better Sam Nylon Laptop Backpack, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Knott Medium Saddle Bag, from $167 with code SAVENOW (was $278) Evelyn Faux Shearling Small Shoulder Crossbody, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) Anna Medium Envelope Clutch, from $179 with code SAVENOW (was $298) All Day Large Zip-Top Tote, from $197 with code SAVENOW (was $328) Softwhere Quilted Leather Mini Tote, from $156 with code SAVENOW (was $398) Knott Medium Satchel, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Knott Commuter Laptop Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Hudson Large Hobo Bag, from $209 with code SAVENOW (was $348) Boxxy Crossbody, from $299 with code SAVENOW (was $498)...