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There are many, many dishes on my list of comfort foods, but mashed potatoes are very close to the top. Just one forkful of the creamy, flavorful whip is enough to both send me back in time to childhood dinners and plop me smack dab in the middle of a chic steakhouse. But recently, I’ve been converted to a pretty particular mashed potato method; and it’s turned me off boiling my future mashees in water altogether. Like most potato lovers, I’ve got my own tried and true mashed method. I typically use Yukon Gold potatoes and boil them in salted...

The most crucial action you can take to keep your mouth healthy is to brush your teeth correctly. A thorough teeth cleaning at a respectable dental office is usually advised every six months. Here are a few natural teeth-cleaning methods: Sugar and salt Although sugar is a ubiquitous cooking component, it also offers qualities that help stop bacterial irritation and effectively remove freshly formed tartar from teeth. Salt and sugar can be used to make a teeth-whitening solution that works. Strawberries and baking soda Two tablespoons of baking soda, one strawberry, and a few drops of your preferred essential oil....

More than 600,000 bottles of a blood pressure drug sold across the US have been recalled over fears they could be contaminated. Ramipril is prescribed to more than 2.4million Americans every year and used to lower blood pressure by causing blood vessels to widen. But the FDA has issued a recall because the drugs were made with ingredients from a vendor in India whose factory had not been inspected or approved by the agency. This raises concerns that the capsules could be at risk of contamination. But the overall risk to the public is low, the agency said, and there...

Their waitress, taking another order at a table a few paces away noticed that the man was slowly sliding down his chair and under the table, with the woman acting unconcerned. The waitress watched as the man slid all the way down his chair and out of sight under the table. Still, the woman dining across from him appeared calm and unruffled, apparently unaware that her dining companion had disappeared. After the waitress finished taking the order, she came over to the table and said to the woman, “Pardon me, ma’am, but I think your husband just slid under the...

At 19, I used to babysit a little boy. His mom was super beautiful. She would leave the house at 7 p.m. and return before midnight. One night, she didn’t return. I was worried; she didn’t answer my calls. At 3 a.m., I turned on the TV—and froze when I saw her. Turns out this woman was arrested alongside a man described as a wealthy and successful businessman. I found out that she was his girlfriend, and the guy had been involved in a serious fraud scheme. The police had raided them while they were having drinks together. Fortunately, she...

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s history of stoking anxiety about vaccines was the central topic on Thursday in his second day of Senate confirmation hearings. President Trump’s choice to run the Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy faced tough questions from Democrats, as well as a few key Republican senators. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., a physician and chairman of the committee, said he faced a “dilemma” over whether to support Kennedy’s confirmation at the end of more than three hours of questioning Thursday. ‘Gold standard science’ Throughout the Senate HELP (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions) Committee hearing, Kennedy called for...

“I’m Jake, a dad to three kids. One day, I decided to let my 8-year-old, Olivia, go to school in her PJs. At first, she was all for it, but halfway through school, she changed her mind. Just when I thought it was a harmless adventure, my wife heard about it. Oh boy, that’s when the real drama unfolded,” Jake shared with us. Mornings in our house are like attempting to herd cats—completely hectic. Olivia, 8, my vivacious middle kid, has suddenly declared war on getting dressed for school. It hit new heights when she refused every clothing I laid...

For three years, Chitoka Light has lived her entire existence from her bed. Weighing 680 lbs., she finds it it too difficult to move further than a few feet. “I do everything from this bed,” Light, 49, says in this exclusive clip from TLC’s new show, Family By the Ton. “I have strategically placed mirrors, where I can see reflections all over the house. Cameras, and monitors. It doesn’t matter what’s going on — this is central base for everything.” And even moving the couple of feet to the bathroom is excruciating for Light. “I ambulate to the restroom, which...

Financial matters can stir disagreements even among the closest couples. Bethany can finally purchase her own house but refuses to let her husband co-own it because she bought it with her family’s money. Her decision angered her husband, and his words unsettled her. She reached out to us for advice. This is Bethany’s letter: My husband and I have been married for 8 years. We’ve been renting a house as we couldn’t afford to buy our own home. Recently, after my beloved dad passed away, I sold his old apartment and some of his precious belongings, leaving me with a...

Love has a knack for catching us off guard, appearing when we least anticipate it. One of our readers experienced the dizzying joy of her boyfriend’s proposal, only to find herself plummeting back to reality the following day. She now finds herself tangled in a web of love, pain, and bewilderment, pondering how she landed on this tumultuous emotional journey. We received following message from our reader My boyfriend proposed to me. I was over the moon and said yes. The next day, he approached me and said, “Sorry, I think I’ve made a hasty decision. I’m not ready for...