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January 14, 2025 • Syria's new rulers faces one of their first serious challenges: bread lines. For Syrians, the long wait is a struggle — but for some, bread is a business opportunity.

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There are plenty of ways to add flavor to baked goods, and infusing them with liquor is a top choice. Here's guidance from an ...

A swimming pool can turn your backyard into a summertime oasis. But adding an above-ground or in-ground pool can be expensive, so you may need to finance the project. One option is a pool loan, ...

Food and travel writer Chris Dwyer has spent years criss-crossing the planet in search of the best meals. These are the best dishes he’s encountered everywhere from Michelin restaurants to backstreet ...

Towel choice is intensely subjective — for every full-throated waffle obsessive, there are plenty willing to argue the merits of a flat-weave Turkish set. Still, there are a few characteristics ...

Sweeteners that have been formulated in laboratories. The most commonly used sweeteners in baking are sucralose (used in Splenda), aspartame and acesulfame K (both used in Canderel). These are 200 ...