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Today March 11th in Japan marks the 2nd anniversary of the devastating 2011 Tohoku earthquake, also known as the Great East Japan Earthquake. A 9.0-magnitude earthquake followed by a devastating tsunami wave cost the lives of over 16,000 people with almost 3,000 still reported as missing. Recovery will take time and many people are still working hard to repair and rebuild in affected areas. To me, it is important that we never forget and keep supporting those who need us....

Ingredients 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee (dry) 1 half-gallon (8 cups) milk 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee (dry) 4 oz sweet baking chocolate, cut up 8 cinnamon sticks Preparation In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 teaspoon espresso coffee with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form....

Preparation Expressing affection for your significant other, physically, mentally, and emotionally is essential for the health of your relationship. But as everyone knows, there are times during any courtship where you’re more or less able to provide your partner with the TLC they need-and that’s okay. However, relationship experts remind couples that affection in a romantic relationship is key to both short- and long-term satisfaction. “For a relationship to be successful it needs four things: time, attention, affection, and sex-and, depending on your language of love, affection could be the most important thing,” says Tammy Nelson, Ph....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz) 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut 1/2 cup chopped red or green candied cherries 3/4 cup chopped cashews 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 beef rib roast, small end (4 to 6 lb) 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. For easy cleanup, line shallow roasting pan with foil. Place beef, fat side up, in pan. In small bowl, mix basil, thyme, salt, garlic powder and pepper; sprinkle and press onto all surfaces of roast....

Preparation Come Christmastime, “The Nutcracker” is the harbinger of the holiday season. The tale was originally written by E.T.A. Hoffmann in the early 1800s. Then 75 years later, it was reimagined as a breathtaking ballet brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score. In the play, a little girl named Clara discovers that her toy nutcracker has transformed into a handsome prince and she’s whisked away into a whimsical winter fantasy. It awakens a child’s curiosity about sweet delicacies....

The knot design for kamaboko is universal and it is pretty to look at when served on a platter or as a garnish on top of a dish. The elasticity of the fish cake makes it possible to create this beautiful design. Watch How to Make Kamaboko Knot Step 1: Remove kamaboko from the wooden board. Step 2: Slice off the uneven edge on both ends. Step 3: Cut red-skin kamaboko into a 1/3-inch (8-mm) slice....

Preparation A-tisket, a-tasket—you can fashion a breezy tote out of any basket. “We were inspired by straw market bags and the mix of handles can make an interesting tote,” says Living home editor Lorna Aragon, who came up with this idea. “Handles also come in different shapes, colors, and materials so there are many combinations that you can achieve.” She adds that a soft-sided basket—like The Basket Room Safi Medium Natural Storage Basket ($61, thebasketroom....

Preparation For many of us, black and dark clothing are wardrobe essentials, which means there’s nothing more irritating than when those items begin to lose their color. From your favorite little black dress and skinny jeans to your go-to dark shirts and skirts, these tips on washing dark clothes from Brian Sansoni, senior vice president of communications, outreach, and membership at the American Cleaning Institute, will ensure that those deep hues never fade away....

A classic Japanese dish, Black Cod with Miso (or simply Miso Cod 銀だらの西京焼き), is served at many formal Japanese restaurants. You may have heard of the dish after it’s made famous worldwide by the acclaimed fine Japanese restaurant chain Nobu. Luckily, the miso-glazed black cod recipe is simple enough that you can enjoy this wonderfully seasoned fish at home. Why You’ll Love This Recipe It requires only a few simple ingredients....

Ingredients 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup firm butter or margarine 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cups sliced peeled pears (about 3 medium) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup Bisquick mix and the brown sugar....

Ingredients 1 bag (7 oz) Chex Mix® Chocolate dark chocolate snack mix 8 chocolate-covered peppermint patties, unwrapped, cut into quarters 1/2 cup chewy cinnamon-flavored candies 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 5 cups popped white popcorn (from 6-oz bag) 8 Nature Valley™ oats ‘n honey crunchy granola bars (4 pouches from 8.94-oz box), broken into pieces 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 oz) Preparation Line 2 large rimmed pans with cooking parchment paper. Divide popcorn, granola bar pieces and marshmallows between pans. Spread evenly. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 1 minute; stir....

Preparation Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is officially over, and the bride’s custom dress didn’t disappoint. On Saturday, Meghan stepped out of a burgundy Rolls Royce wearing a simple three-quarter-sleeved bridal gown created by British designer Clare Waight Keller, who is the newly appointed creative director of French fashion house Givenchy. The gown’s beauty was all in the details. With a boat neck and lengthy train, the wedding dress was the definition of classic with a twist (royal brides typically cover their shoulders entirely!...

The dip makes a great addition to a Charcuterie board for parties and potlucks. INGREDIENTS- Salmon– For this recipe you want to use any of your favorite smoked salmon from the grocery store. You can also use leftover salmon that you have on hand.Cream cheese– Classic or light cream cheese will work in this recipe.Sour cream– Add sour cream to make this dip creamier, regular or light sour cream will work....

Preparation From left to right: These metal legs can skew industrial or modern. Steel leg, from $12, hairpinlegsforless.com Available in an array of woods. These legs are inspired by designer Hans Wegner. Wegner Danish Modern dining-table leg, 27 inches, in Soft Maple, $26, tablelegs.com Column legs make any coffee or side table look contemporary. (You can also give existing furniture a leg makeover.) Alice leg, 12 inches, in Brushed Stainless, $36, ferroushardware....

Preparation You don’t have to have seen Father of the Bride a dozen or so times to know about the time-honored tradition of the father walking his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. But the reality is that this scenario is not ideal for everyone. Not everyone has a father-or father figure-in their life and, even if they do, they may choose to have someone else escort them down the aisle....

Preparation If you’re in the thick of wedding planning, you’ve likely already discovered the importance of prioritizing a select few vendors or details. This priority list, of course, varies by couple. The same is true for the vendors who actually bring weddings to life—they have priority lists of their own. The difference? Theirs come backed with years of industry experience. To help you shape up your own big-day musts, we’ve tapped the biggest names in the wedding sphere—from planners and photographers to florists—to share their three wedding must-haves....

Ingredients 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1/4 cup butter 1 box (10.7 oz) Trix™ cereal Preparation Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In Dutch oven, heat marshmallow creme and butter over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add cereal; mix well. Spread mixture in baking dish. Using waxed paper or spatula sprayed with cooking spray, firmly press mixture evenly into baking dish....

Tsukune (つくね) is Japanese chicken meatballs that are skewered and typically grilled over charcoal served in yakitori restaurants. Since I had received great feedback from readers on my oven-broiled yakitori recipe, I couldn’t wait to share this tsukune recipe! As summer is just around the corner, I highly recommend bringing these skewers out to the outdoor grill and enjoy! Tsukune is usually seasoned with salt or sweet soy sauce – yakitori “tare”....