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With so many wonderful and delicious vegetables to choose from you might wonder which vegetables are best in a shepherd’s pie. To keep your shepherd’s pie as authentic as possible, stick to these traditional (and some not-so-traditional) vegetables! The best veggies to use in this English-inspired, one-pan meal! Shepherd’s pie has been around for hundreds of years, and in that time, people have often taken personal liberties with what vegetables to use in the filling....

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What’s the meaning of “American Pie” Verse 3 (“Now for ten years we’ve been on our own”)? We all know who the King of Rock and Roll was. But who was the Queen? One of rock history’s most contentious questions is buried somewhere in Verse 3. More importantly, who was the Jester? And did he ruin rock by stealing a whole new generation of fans and teaching them to be pretentious?...

On December 27, 2020, shortly after getting airborne from Surgut, Russia, the crew of an A319 received a flight deck indication that a cargo compartment door was open. By all accounts, the crew did a great job. They completed the relevant checklists, burned off fuel and landed back safely just under an hour later.However, what exactly is going on in the flight deck when there is an open door indication like this?...

Art has long been a way to channel feelings and bring about emotional healing. Many artists find a time of stress and grief to be a productive time creatively, channeling their emotions into powerful images of universal human suffering. They are able to turn disturbing images of war, starvation, illness, and trauma into poignant and even beautiful paintings that resonate in the soul for a lifetime, making the viewer more sensitive and more engaged with fellow beings and the world....

A brand-new startup airline just debuted in the U.S.The carrier is Breeze Airways, the brainchild of serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman, who’s perhaps most famous for launching New York-based JetBlue and, among others, Azul in Brazil.Breeze is launching with 39 routes, aimed at connecting mid-size cities that’ve historically been overlooked or underserved by the mainline carriers. The “Seriously Nicer” airline say it’s trying to make travel simpler and more convenient, through a robust mobile app and other tech enhancements, its point-to-point route network, low-cost operating model and friendly ground crew and flight attendants....

I’m a hotel guy. I always have been and probably always will be.But hotels are not perfect, so lately, I’ve started dipping more into the world of home rentals.First, it was a few pre-pandemic trips with a very large group of friends and their kids. Then, as schools and offices closed due to the pandemic, it was family escapes from our Manhattan apartment that allowed us to enjoy more space.While I’m still not sold on home rentals in cities, for small groups or even at beachfront resorts, I am more open to reserving them now than I was several years ago....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Seung, who misunderstood IHG’s rules for sharing points with family:My wife has an IHG credit card, and she received an offer to invite others and earn a 10,000-point referral bonus. We are taking a trip to London this May, so we planned for me to get an IHG Rewards Premier Credit Card with a sign-up bonus of 80,000 points using her referral, and to pool points from both our accounts to book a four-night stay in London....

Jump to Recipe The classic German Jägerschnitzel combines tender, crispy-fried breaded pork cutlets served with a deliciously rich bacon mushroom gravy! This is truly a hearty pork entree that the whole family will love any day of the week! Jägerschnitzel Recipe Do you have any of those old family recipes that you just love to make when you need a taste of home? This perfectly crispy Jagerschnitzel is one of those recipes for me!...

We’ve previously covered ​topics like why freelancers should keep excellent records, and what kind of data freelancers should keep. The next question is likely how, exactly, should you record your business records? Note that this is a highly personal question. There are several options here, and you’ll likely develop a feel for what works for you and your freelance writing business best. Low Tech Record Keeping One of the least technical ways to keep all this data is explained in a book called ​"Bookkeeping Basics for Freelance Writers....

Jump to Recipe Perfect, tasty, and tender microwave cauliflower is the best way to steam your fresh cauliflower any night of the week! This no-fuss method takes just minutes to serve up delightfully tender-crisp cauliflower as a side to any family meal! Perfectly steamed microwave cauliflower is just minutes away and completely hands-free! Wonderfully tender-crisp cauliflower is easy to make in your microwave! I love cauliflower! It can be served after being steamed with this simple microwave method and it’s just as tasty as can be!...

Negative space is the space within, between, and around objects. For example, negative space is the area between a cup and its handle; and it is the space between the petals of a flower. It is also the space between an object and the edges of the canvas, i.e. the space around an object. The opposite of negative space is positive space. In drawing and painting, negative spaces are actual shapes that share edges with the positive shape – the object or objects you are drawing or painting – thereby creating the outline of your subject....

Jump to Recipe This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease! Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you’re looking for oven fried catfish that’s a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!...

If you live in or around New York City and have been itching to visit Spain and enjoy the bountiful food, museums and architecture, this new deal is about as good as it gets. We’re talking round-trip fares that run nearly 70% less than they normally cost.Fares are drastically discounted for travel to Barcelona and Madrid from Newark International (EWR) or Kennedy Airport (JFK) on TAP Portugal (a Star Alliance member)....

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We recently asked our TPG Lounge members to share their all-time favorite points hotels in Europe. Here’s a look at some of our favorite answers. (Some responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity).Memorable Stays With MarriottFrom beautiful resorts in the Greek Islands to rooms with castle views in Edinburgh, our TPG Lounge audience has definitely had some great points hotel redemptions at Marriott properties throughout Europe.“Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, in Crete....

A lie-flat business class seat is a dream for many travelers on a long flight overseas. Unfortunately, a couple of passengers on a flight bound for Tel Aviv caused the flight to turn around as they tried to make that dream come true mid-flight.For more TPG news, deals and points and miles tips delivered each morning to your inbox, subscribe to our daily newsletter.United Airlines Flight Turns Around An Hour After TakeOffUnited Airlines Flight 90 started out like any other flight....

Since the world began to reopen, it’s been clear that digital health vaccine passports will play an important role in travel. Several countries that mandate proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry require either official or unofficial vaccine passports — some cities, such as New York, have versions that are necessary for admittance to indoor activities, too.Generally, vaccine passports are free. They’re supposed to simplify and streamline the travel process. But in one country, that’s no longer the case....

One of the multitude of tasks in starting a business is the setting up of your office. There are many steps in office set up including where to locate your office (home or office space), buying the necessary office equipment, designing your work space and getting supplies. Use the following information to guide you in your office set up. 1. Should You Buy or Lease Office Space? The answer to the lease or buy office space question is not always clear-cut....