Columbus, OH

Taste Of Home

As if you needed a reason to whip up a fun Christmas cocktail this season, let a sugar cookie martini be your excuse. Whether you’re hosting a holiday movie marathon for one or an adults-only Christmas cookie decorating party for friends, this sugar cookie martini recipe will add to the feel-good coziness of the Christmas season.

Sugar Cookie Martini

I’m a lemon dessert kind of girl. I’ll take the sweet-tart character of lemon meringue pie over apple pie any day of the week, and I love lemon curd so much that I could eat it with a spoon like pudding. So, it’s not surprising that lemon drops are my favorite candy. Like the candy, this lemon drop shot recipe hones in on that perfect balance of sweet-tart flavors. It’s a perfect party shot because it tends to be a real crowd-pleaser: Sour enough to taste refreshing yet sweet enough to go down smoothly.

Lemon Drop Shot Recipe

I can think of several cocktails sweet enough to be considered dessert. The chocolate-rich Brandy Alexander immediately comes to mind, quickly followed by tropical, coconut pina coladas or sweet-tart, candied lemon drop shots. But this frozen mudslide recipe stands in a league of its own. To make it, vodka, Irish cream and coffee liqueur are blended with ice cream to create a thick, creamy, boozy adult milkshake.

Mudslide

Summery, fruity and sweet to its core, our peach sangria recipe is like sunshine in a glass. A mix of fresh peaches and peach schnapps promises that the fruit flavor isn’t a subtle hint—it’s a full-on peach bushel. They’re swirled with white wine and topped with fizzy sparkling water for an extra pop. Just remember to mix it up a few hours before serving so the ingredients and flavors have time to meld into one another. It’s worth the wait!

Peach Sangria Recipe

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Alameda, CA

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New this morning in Episode 108 , topics include: City Council moves ahead with a new library branch, and repeals a ban on natural gas in new construction; a Father’s Day fire burns a 130-year old home; Alameda Police turn a parking violation into a major drug bust; the USS Hornet expands their operating hours; Get to know a local voice artist; the PostCast crosses another milestone; plus weekend events. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978056/15286963-june-21-2024-episode-108.mp3.

Alameda PostCast for June 21, 2024

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I’ll admit it—mincing and dicing take up most of my time in the kitchen, and it’s my least favorite part of cooking. Even after investing in one of the best knife sets, I still dread the idea of spending precious minutes making bite-sized tomatoes for salsa or minute walnut pieces for pesto. Some folks prefer showing off their fancy knifework with clean, precise slices of sweet potato or evenly chopped carrots. However, I’d rather save that energy for flawless pan-fried finishes and brush up on my reduction skills.

Black + Decker Food Processor Review: Our Product Testing Team Was Impressed by This Budget-Friendly Option

Fire up the projector and grab a bowl of popcorn! According to our tests, these are the best modular sectional options for movie nights. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. I love a good hike as much...

The Best Modular Sectionals for Movie Nights [Tested and Reviewed]

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Looking for a chocolate sheet cake with a twist that is easy to make and travels well? Coca-cola cake checks all the boxes. It takes a familiar favorite and jazzes it up with the sweet taste of cola. Topped off with an old-fashioned glaze that’s poured over the cake while still warm from the oven, this dessert is hard to resist. Serve it up plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Join the July Bakeable Challenge: Coca-Cola Cake

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Fancy a piece of toast? When it’s time for breakfast, nothing satisfies like this classic on-the-go meal. A perfect piece of bread topped with a portion of your preferred spread—be it butter, jam or cinnamon sugar—just hits the spot. Not to mention the fact that the right toaster cranks out crazy good waffles and piping hot pastries when the mood strikes. However, finding an appliance that delivers precise crunchiness without over-the-top bells and whistles often means settling for less stylish budget options.

We Tried the $200 Retro SMEG Toaster—Here’s How It Performed

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

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Harper’s Restaurant, a beloved fixture in SouthPark since 1992, will close its doors for the last time on July 20. This closure marks the end of an era for the popular dining spot, which has served the Charlotte community for more than three decades.

One of North Carolina’s Classic Eats restaurants is unexpectedly closing — to make way for a bank

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Butterfly shrimp sound fancy—like the type of appetizer you’d get at an elegant seafood restaurant. But the term butterflying isn’t fancy at all: It simply refers to slicing meat, poultry or seafood until it’s almost cut in half, creating a thinner piece with double the surface area. For fried butterfly shrimp, that means double the crispy, crunchy breading—making this one of those seafood appetizers that will definitely steal the spotlight.

Butterfly Shrimp

Las Vegas, NV

As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

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Maple Old-Fashioned

I never had an old-fashioned cocktail before moving to Wisconsin. The first time ordered one, I was unprepared for the rapid-fire questioning that ensued. “Brandy or...

Maple Old-Fashioned

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