She’d been told that childbirth was going to be painful. But as the hours wore on, nothing bothered her — even without an epidural. “I could feel that my body was changing, but it didn’t hurt me,” recalled the woman, Jo Cameron, who is now 71. She likened it to “a tickle.” Later, she would…
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There they are, the racks of meat on skewers as long as harpoons, inexorably turning. This is churrasco, Brazilian barbecue, opulent and austere at once, the meat scarcely adorned and tasting only of itself, salt and fire. Elsewhere in town, at sprawling Brazilian steakhouses with white tablecloths and marble-topped buffets, waiters parade the hot skewers…
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I’ve never seen a single episode of Little House on the Prairie (or everyone’s latest obsession, Westworld, for that matter) but there’s a weird shift happening in my summer wardrobe: I want to dress like milkmaid. But not like, “Hey maid, I see you got on your maid outfit like you always do” maid. I’m…
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Courtesy If you’re a fan of actress Drew Barrymore, who has enjoyed success with her Flower Beauty makeup line, there’s good news. The star just extended the brand to include a free-spirited collection of furniture and home decor accessories called Flower Home. Just like Barrymore’s passion for adventure, the vibrant home collection features an eclectic…
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Few regions are as important to understanding contemporary trends in wine as Burgundy, not only in France but throughout the world. That’s a problem, because Burgundy is relatively scarce and fairly expensive. Nonetheless, it’s important to understand the history of Burgundy, as well as the thought that goes into making the wine. Rather than studying…
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Sweetness in wine can make people seem crazy. Some of the most popular wines ever sold in the United States have had at least a few degrees of sweetness to them. Do you remember Blue Nun in the 1970s, Riunite Lambrusco in the 1980s and Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay in the 1990s (still going strong)?…
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Passover, the seven-day festival that marks the liberation of the Jews from Egyptian slavery, begins this year at sundown on April 19. Here are all the recipes you need for your Seder table, from gefilte fish and haroseth to lamb shanks and brisket. Main Dishes Image Melissa Clark pairs this brisket with horseradish gremolata.CreditAndrew Scrivani…
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[For more coverage of race, sign up here to have our Race/Related newsletter delivered weekly to your inbox.] Melissa Auh Krukar is the daughter of a South Korean immigrant father and a Mexican-American mother, but she refuses to check “Hispanic” or “Asian” on government forms. “I try to mark ‘unspecified’ or ‘other’ as a form…
DetailsRectal pressure can make a person feel like they constantly have to use the toilet. Pressure in the rectum can be uncomfortable or even painful. The rectum is the final portion of the large intestine. Stool travels through it before exiting the anus. The rectum is close to many other pelvic organs and typically sits…
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To come to this sprawling, dynamic Brazilian city without preconceptions, whether they’re about bikinis or President Jair Bolsonaro, is just about impossible. But Rio constantly finds ways to surprise — whether it’s a friendly resident walking you to a shop you just can’t find; sobering evidence of the city’s slave trade; or the discovery that…
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