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Jump to Recipe These Valentine’s Day desserts are sweet, flavorful, and perfect for sharing with that special someone you love! You can find rich chocolate cakes, sugary candies and confections, and fruit-filled tarts and pies on this list. If your honey has a sweet tooth, what better gift than a homemade dessert? Best Valentine’s Day Desserts Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day to celebrate with your loved one and show them how much they mean to you....

The hottest place for Canadian ultra-low-cost carriers is apparently south of the border — in the United States.Swoop on Tuesday announced a major expansion of its U.S. network, going up against rival Flair Airlines in many of the same markets.Swoop, which is owned by WestJet, will go head-to-head with Flair at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD), operating service from both airports to Toronto’s Lester B....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For a long weekend, Labor Day really seemed to be over with the snap of a finger. Even though some consider it the end of summer, it doesn’t mean your travels have to end — especially when you can snag a good weekend deal.My personal favorite last-minute deal of the weekend is this round-trip flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Portland, Oregon (PDX), for a mere $127....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Winter’s almost here, so for today’s Destination of the Week, we head to one of the world’s great cold-climate cities for some fresh mountain air, sophisticated European culture and, of course, raclette. We’re headed to Zurich, Switzerland. Just two words: more cowbell!WHAT DO DOZurich is a tidy, manageable little city along the banks of Lake Zurich and the Limmat River, with a charming Old District called the Altstadt that most visitors tend to gravitate towards....

Duck-fat fried potatoes are the perfect fried potato, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a luscious taste from the duck fat! Delicious fried potatoes, also known as home fries, hash browns, or cottage fries, are a great side dish for any dinner or an easy breakfast when topped with an egg! Incredibly Rich Duck Fat Fried Potatoes This is one of my favorite recipes to make with the fat leftover from cooking duck at the holidays....

Time to bring your Zombie Deadpool cosplay out of storage because one of the biggest comic conventions in North America is returning this fall.New York Comic Con announced it will return as an in-person event Oct. 7-10 at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan, albeit with limited attendance and strict safety protocols. Provided it actually takes place, it would be the biggest pop culture convention to return to in-person activities since the COVID-19 outbreak began....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last week I posted about my new favorite way to rack up 5x Ultimate Reward points including getting discounts on gas by using the Chase Freedom® to buy gift cards at Kroger grocery stores where they were giving away 4x fuel points on gift card purchases. In that post, a comment was made about how to easily track how much you have spent this quarter in the grocery and movie bonus categories....

Carnival Cruise Line recently took steps to further crackdown on smoking across its fleet by banning the practice during embarkation and in new casino spaces created exclusively for nonsmokers.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.New smoke-free casinos(Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)Mainstream cruise lines have largely eliminated smoking in staterooms (including on private balconies) and public areas, but several lines’ casinos remain places where passengers are permitted to puff away while gambling....

Qatar Airways has officially implemented Avios as its new frequent flyer point program, replacing Qmiles.Avios is the frequent flyer currency used by British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus Aer Club and Vueling Club. As of this morning, Qatar’s Privilege Club members can link their account to their British Airways account and transfer Avios between the two. Right now, it isn’t possible to transfer Avios from other programs directly to Qatar....

Russia’s S7 Airlines has been suspended from the Oneworld frequent flyer alliance following its home country’s invasion of Ukraine.The airline is the second largest in Russia, and one of two that belong to a global airline alliance. A number of Oneworld airlines — including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways — had already cut ties with S7.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter.In a statement, a Oneworld spokesperson confirmed the suspension — effective Tuesday — and noted the move would likely affect few passengers....

It’s back to the basics for Soho House parent company Membership Collective Group and its continued chase toward the profitability that has evaded it for nearly three decades.MCG — which also owns brands like The Ned NoMad, as well as The Line and Saguaro hotel chains — reported a nearly $92 million loss for the third quarter on Wednesday. That’s a greater loss than the $77 million loss seen during the same time last year....

Jump to Recipe These Strawberry Swirl Brownies are easy to make, loaded with fudge brownie goodness, plus tasty strawberry swirled throughout! Each and every bite is as addictive as can be, making these incredibly delicious brownies hard to resist! Who Could Resist Fudgy Brownies With Tasty Strawberry In Every Bite?! If you are a fan of decadent brownies, my Strawberry Swirl Brownies will have you at “Hello.” They are fabulously fudgy and really rich, and the strawberry swirl surprise is a welcome addition to these already delicious brownies....

Often included in traditional wedding vows, the portion that requires women to “obey” their husbands is rooted in centuries-old Christian beliefs and social rules. As women gained greater freedoms, the subservient word has become a controversial topic. Although few couples opt to include “obey” in their binding vows, some view the word as an important part of the marital relationship. Roman Origins Historians note that the original wording that required women to obey their husbands likely originated among the ancient Romans, who viewed females as the property of first their fathers than their husbands....

Being defined as something “other” has always left alternative music with an essential identity crisis. Alternative to what, exactly? Well, to orthodoxy. To the status quo. To playing it safe. To being in the music business for the business, not the music. To the man. To repressive politics. To racism, sexism, classism, etc. Music has always attracted the free-thinkers and the radicals, and underground music has been the place where the most radical of the radicals has been championed....

Volleyball history began in a town called Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1895. The sport was developed at the YMCA by William G. Morgan as an alternative for the older men that was less taxing than basketball. Originally called Mintonette, it took the net from tennis and took cues from basketball, baseball, and handball. The net was only 6'6" high, just above the average man’s head. Originally, there was no limit to the number of players on a team or the number of contacts per side and the game was primarily played from the ground....

My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!! This amazingly tasty and versatile stove top mac n cheese is a family favorite! Find a kid (or adult, for that matter) who doesn’t like mac and cheese....

Uber announced on Wednesday a slew of new features aimed at improving the travel and shopping experience for users.First, Uber is partnering with Walgreens to introduce a straightforward way for customers to secure a COVID-19 vaccine and book a ride to their appointment at the same time. As part of that initiative, Uber is providing 10 million free or discounted rides to help fund transportation for customers who may otherwise have difficulty getting to their appointment....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Dining programs can be a great way to double-dip with miles or points. Not only can you earn the points or miles you would normally earn on a co-branded card like the Starwood Amex, or even the double category spending bonus points on a card like the Sapphire Preferred, but you can also earn 3-5 points or miles in your airline or hotel program of choice by linking your credit card to that program’s dining rewards network....

Almond Flour vs All Purpose Flour vs Coconut Flour, how do you know which to choose when cooking or baking? We break down all the differences and similarities between these 3 types of flour so you can make the best choice! For the fluffiest and most delicious baked goods, keep reading to learn all about the different kinds of flour! The Difference Between Almond Flour, All Purpose Flour, & Coconut Flour Growing up most of us were only familiar with one kind of flour....