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These deliciously simple sheet pan pancakes have the fluffy texture of normal pancakes in half the time, and there’s no flipping required! Perfect for serving a crowd, this giant pancake slices wonderfully and will make breakfast time even easier! Fluffy, buttery, easy to make sheet pan pancakes are going to be your new favorite way to make breakfast! Pancakes are one of my favorite weekend breakfasts, but I don’t love spending all morning making them!...

Jump to Recipe This fantastic vegetarian sweet potato sushi is the perfect sweet and salty combo, with delicious sweet potato, salty nori, and sticky rice! The sushi starts with crispy breaded sweet potato wrapped up in perfectly cooked rice, wrapped in nori, and drizzled in teriyaki sauce! The Best Sweet Potato Sushi Whether you’re vegetarian, don’t like raw fish, or have picky eaters in your home, this sweet potato sushi roll is for you....

Must have a qualifying Alliant checking account and complete required activities to earn at this rate; otherwise, cardholders will earn 1.5% back on all purchases. 2% back at restaurants, gas stations and drug stores. 1% back on all other purchases. 2% back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs. 2 miles per dollar on other purchases. 3% back at restaurants, including takeout and delivery. 3% back at drug stores. 1.5% back on all other purchases....

The Needles, located in 71,000-acre Custer State Park in the Black Hills in western South Dakota, is one of the best traditional granite climbing areas in the United States. The Needles are composed of pinnacles, spires, outcrops, crags, and cliffs scattered over piney ridges and valleys below 7,242-foot (2,207-meter) Harney Peak, the highest mountain in South Dakota (Read Climbing Harney Peak to plan an ascent). The Needles are a magical place, with a maze of strangely shaped rock formations within easy walking distance of The Needles Highway....

There are some musical instruments that are easier to learn than others and are suitable for beginners. Here are the best instruments for beginners in no particular order. Violin Multi-bits/The Image Bank/Getty Images Violins are fairly easy to start learning and are most suitable for children 6 years and older. They come in a variety of sizes, from full size to 1/16, depending on the age of the learner. Violins are very popular and in demand so if you become a professional player it wouldn’t be hard to join an orchestra or any musical group....

After the great composer Gioachino Rossini died in 1868, Giuseppe Verdi had the brilliant idea to piece together a requiem mass composed by a handful of Italy’s best composers. The collaboration was titled Messa per Rossini and was set to be performed on the first anniversary of Rossini’s death, November 13, 1869. However, nine days before the premiere was set to be performed, conductor Angelo Mariani and the organizing committee abandoned the project completely....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There’s a reason the Maldives are a celebrity favorite. From Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’ high-end honeymoon to Idris Elba’s Christmas vacation, the island nation is chock-full of stunning resorts.While Turner and Jonas stayed at the Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll, Elba spent his time at the One&Only Reethi Rah. Aside from amazing ocean views, sunset cruises and sprawling beaches, what do these two resorts share?...

In the past two months, we’ve seen cruise ships slowly trickling back into service, with several now allowing Americans to sail from the Caribbean, Greece and the U.S. On July 31, in the first major new-ship launch since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras will welcome its first round of revenue passengers.During a pre-cruise media day, I was able to preview one of the vessel’s most impressive features: Bolt, the first roller coaster at sea....

01 of 36 “Ghoul Fools” ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Pictures Lord Poltergeist, Patrick and SpongeBob. Nickelodeon SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, Sandy, Gary SpongeBob SquarePants first aired on Nickelodeon in 1999, and has since become a global phenomenon. The optimistic goofball named SpongeBob endeared himself to millions of fans worldwide and continues to win audiences, generation after generation. Browse these SpongeBob SquarePants pictures. SpongeBob and Patrick encounter ghost pirates who are feuding with the Flying Dutchman on SpongeBob SquarePants....

Have you ever been out and about in the world when suddenly you look down and realize that your outfit totally matches the wall behind you? Or have you gone furniture shopping only to discover that your sweater is more “upholstery” than hipster? If not, count yourself lucky, because it seems that cases of accidental “urban camouflage” are a lot more common than you’d think! Take the folks in these pictures, for instance....

The first new construction resort complex in Las Vegas in more than a decade has officially opened its doors.After much anticipation, Resorts World Las Vegas and its three Hilton properties are open for guests and visitors on the Las Vegas Strip.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.(Photo courtesy of Resorts World Las Vegas)Resorts World has a staggering 3,500 rooms distributed among the three Hilton properties, including the world’s largest Conrad hotel, one of the first LXR-branded hotels in the United States and a “marquee” Hilton Hotels and Resorts property....

Below are the re-training opportunities for each Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) for Army soldiers in the ranks of Specialist (E-4). Coincidently, the below chart may also be used to gate the relative manning levels (overmanned, undermanned, balanced), for each Army MOS. If there is a “Y” in the “IN” column, that MOS is considered to be undermanned in the grade indicated. If there is a “Y” in the “OUT” column, that MOS is considered to be overmanned in the grade indicated....

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information.Just a little more than a month after Hurricane Ian devastated parts of Southwest Florida, the area has spent this week bracing for yet another major weather event.As of Thursday morning, Tropical Storm Nicole continues to barrel through Florida, creating strong winds, storm surge and heavy rains.Airports are back openLate afternoon Thursday, Orlando International Airport (MCO) announced they would be reopening at 8 pm tonight for domestic arrivals only....

Jump to Recipe My simple brisket dry rub has perfectly balanced flavors and can be made with or without sugar and tastes delicious either way! I use this easy brisket seasoning for my slow cooked oven baked brisket and smoked brisket, but it is also delicious on grilled brisket, or whatever your favorite cooking method may be! The Best Brisket Dry Rub There’s nothing better than some tender, fall apart brisket with a nice char on the outside....

Jump to Recipe A nutritional yeast substitute may not be something you need often while cooking, but when you do it’s helpful to know the best alternatives! This list includes many common ingredients and a few not-so-common (depending on where you live), so there is sure to be a perfect substitute for you among them! Best Nutritional Yeast Substitutes The cheesy and nutty flavor of nutritional yeast is a popular alternative for cheese in vegan dishes....

This hot dog bar is the perfect way to feed a crowd at parties or any special occasion you plan on having a lot of guests! Everyone will love building their own hotdogs using a variety of meat, vegetables, cheese, condiments, and more at this DIY hot dog buffet! You can save time on the day of the party by preparing all of the toppings in advance! Hot Dog Bar For Parties Hot dog bars are a great choice for any kind of party....

“How do I get your job?” It’s one of the questions I get most often when I share a special flight or hotel experience. It’s understandable — a job as a full-time travel writer is hard to beat in almost any circumstances, but it’s truly extraordinary at TPG, given our focus on leveraging miles and points for high-end aspirational trips.My journey with The Points Guy started in 2015 when I joined as Editor-in-Chief about five years after the site had first launched....

On TPG UK’s YouTube channel, we like to cover some of the most popular airlines and journeys in the world. Sometimes, though, it’s helpful to take a look at what might be considered an underdog.Royal Jordanian is one of the smaller Oneworld airlines, yet it’s a solid full-service airline with a decent route network of more than 40 destinations. It also has a modern and efficient home hub airport and, for the right routes, a fantastic additional option for using your hard-earned Avios....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Last Thursday, French Bee — a low-cost French carrier — announced new service between Newark (EWR) and Paris (ORY) starting in June 2020. Today the airline released the pricing, and there is good news: the fares start as low as $258 round-trip, which is great considering June is the start of peak travel season....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.There are so many moving parts involved in an international trip. While many — like the flight and hotel reservations — are mostly within our control, the visa process is not. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to have to cancel or change their travel plans if they encounter issues with obtaining a visa....