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Gamers and creators: Level up with deals on Logitech headphones, streamcams, and more
Gamers and creators: Level up with deals on Logitech headphones, streamcams, and more
Gaming, streaming, and creating content can get pricey. That's why it's great to be the
2023-06-14 00:57
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 2
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 2
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for
2023-08-02 07:59
16 Gaming Essentials On Sale For Amazon Prime Big Deals Day
16 Gaming Essentials On Sale For Amazon Prime Big Deals Day
Opposite all the loner stereotypes, gaming can truly be a social experience — whether it’s watching your partner play a single-player game and calling it “quality time” or being the person who suddenly suggests a board game when the hangout gets a little too boring, Lucky for us all, Amazon Prime Big Deals Day is coming up, and the giant online retailer is already delivering on the deals. Want to save on the newest Legend of Zelda? You got it. Prefer to get yourself a new gaming keyboard for under $40? No problem. How about a board game you saw go viral on TikTok? Duh, and yes, the most popular card games are also on sale. Keep scrolling to see these and so many more game deals on Amazon right now ahead of its Big Deals Day sale event.
2023-10-05 01:27
Italy and the Mediterranean Are Awash in Yachts as the Wealthy Open Summer
Italy and the Mediterranean Are Awash in Yachts as the Wealthy Open Summer
There are more superyachts off the coast of Italy than anywhere else in the world right now, and
2023-06-16 15:23
Busy Philipps says daughter Birdie no longer uses they/them pronouns
Busy Philipps says daughter Birdie no longer uses they/them pronouns
Busy Philipps has shared that her daughter Birdie no longer uses they/them pronouns. The Mean Girls actor, 44, recently revealed that her 15-year-old daughter is once again using she/her pronouns. Speaking to Page Six at the 2023 American Museum of Natural History Gala on 30 November, Philipps said: “The truth is Birdie has decided that her pronouns are she/her.” Back in 2021, the Freaks and Geeks alum shared that her then 12-year-old child is gay and uses they/them pronouns. In an episode of her podcast, Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best, the actor explained that Birdie first spoke about her sexuality when she was 10 years old. “For those of you who are my friends listening at home, this is the first you’re hearing that Birdie is gay and out,” Philipps said at the time. “Birdie told us at 10 years old and we immediately... I mean obviously, I knew that Birdie knew.” During the podcast, the White Chicks star admitted she had avoided publicly discussing the topic to protect Birdie’s privacy. While Birdie gave her mother permission to speak openly about her identity, Philipps acknowledged that she still struggles when it comes to using her daughter’s correct pronouns. “I said: ‘You know, Bird, I’ve been doing a bad job with the pronouns,’” Philipps recalled. “Because Birdie said that they would like their pronouns to be they/them, and I haven’t been doing it, and I said because I have this public persona and I want Birdie to be in control of their own narrative and not have to answer to anybody outside of our friends and family if they don’t want to. “Bird was like: ‘I don’t give a f***. You can talk about how I’m gay and out, you can talk about my pronouns. That would be cool with me,’” she recalled her daughter saying, before admitting about herself: “I f*** up sometimes, but I’m trying my best at that, too.” In addition to daughter Birdie Leigh, Philipps shares 10-year-old daughter Cricket Pearl with ex-husband Marc Silverstein. In May 2022, the Cougar Town star revealed that she and Silverstein have been separated since February 2021 but contemplated how they’d publicly share their decision to divorce with the rest of the world. “It’s been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated,” she explained on her podcast. “Our kids know, our families know, our friends know, and we really discussed how we handle it publicly.” She continued: “The truth is there’s a conventional idea of what a person in the public eye is supposed to do when their relationship ends. It’s been very well established, right? You make a statement, you’re committed to remaining friends, ‘please respect our privacy and our family’s privacy in this time.’ But the truth is, who made that rule up?” Philipps said the thought of releasing a statement about their separation made both her and Silverstein feel “truly ill”. She added that “you can only do what’s right for you and your family, whether or not you have a public-facing life” and “you don’t have to follow a conventional idea just because it’s been done before”. The former couple ultimately decided the best way to “ensure the privacy” of their children was by not involving the public when they first separated. “We’re not fully processed, Marc and I. But we are in a place where we’ve had many conversations, and therapy talks and all of these things where we decided that it felt like it’s an okay time for me to at least say it on this podcast,” Philipps added. “We love each other very much. We have these beautiful kids together and there are a lot of things that really work about our relationship.” Philipps and Silverstein were married in 2007. She previously revealed in her memoir, This Will Only Hurt a Little, that she had asked her husband for a divorce in 2016. In an interview with Parents, Philipps cited Silverstein’s lack of involvement in parenting their two children as the reason why they almost split. Read More Rita Moreno says she combats loneliness by making friends at grocery store Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares health update after being rushed to hospital Sam Thompson admits fears about ADHD and parenthood on I’m a Celeb Rita Moreno says she combats loneliness by making friends at grocery store Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares health update after being rushed to hospital Sam Thompson admits fears about ADHD and parenthood on I’m a Celeb
2023-12-02 06:19
Greek authorities evacuate some 19,000 people as wildfire blazes on the island of Rhodes
Greek authorities evacuate some 19,000 people as wildfire blazes on the island of Rhodes
Greek authorities say some 19,000 people have been evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires continue burning for a sixth day on three fronts
2023-07-23 20:20
Gordon Ramsay takes on Louisianian gumbo
Gordon Ramsay takes on Louisianian gumbo
Gumbo is a Louisiana institution. Fusing together flavours from the state’s Creole and Cajun heritage, it’s traditionally a deeply-flavoured stew. After exploring southern Louisiana, this is Gordon Ramsay’s version of a traditional gumbo… Chicken andouille gumbo with rice Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the braised chicken: 4 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs, thighs attached 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2½ tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 celery stalks, diced 2 yellow onions, diced 8 cups chicken stock 3 sprigs thyme 3 spring onions, trimmed and chopped 1 lemon, cut in half, seeds removed For the gumbo base: 227g andouille sausage, cut into 1.3cm-thick slices 108g unsalted butter 125g all-purpose flour 2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 green bell pepper, finely diced 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp hot sauce For the rice: 341g white rice 946ml water 2 sprigs thyme, picked 2 tsp kosher salt Method: 1. Make the braised chicken: Season the chicken with the pepper and two teaspoons of the salt. In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, and work in batches if necessary. 2. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the garlic, celery, and onions. Cook in the chicken fat until the vegetables begin to caramelise. Season with the remaining salt. 3. Add the chicken back to the pot and cover with the chicken stock. Add the thyme, scallions, and lemon halves and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking on a low heat until the chicken is tender and can easily be pulled apart, about one hour. 4. Remove the chicken from the stock and shred the meat from the bones. Cover the chicken and refrigerate until ready to use. Strain and reserve the chicken stock and discard the vegetables and thyme. 5. Make the gumbo base: In another large pot over a medium heat, add the andouille sausage and cook until the fat has rendered and the sausage has crisped. 6. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pot and set aside on a paper towel–lined plate. 7. To the fat in the pot, add the butter. Once the butter is completely melted, add the flour and mix until a thick paste forms to make a roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly until the roux has turned a very deep brown, about 30 to 45 minutes. 8. Add the celery, garlic, bell peppers, and onion. Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened, about five minutes. Season with the salt, cayenne, and black pepper. 9. Add the reserved chicken stock and the hot sauce and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking on low until the gumbo base has thickened, about 30 minutes. 10. Make the rice: In a medium pot over a medium heat, add the rice, water, thyme and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until all the moisture has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork just before serving. 11. Add the pulled chicken and andouille sausage to the gumbo and serve with the rice. Recipe from ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure With 60 Recipes From Around The Globe’ (National Geographic, £25). Read More Three meat-free dishes to try this National Vegetarian Week How to make TikTok’s viral whole roasted cauliflower Gordon Ramsay: ‘I’m going off the beaten track to become a better cook’ Gordon Ramsay’s coffee-spiced pork shoulder recipe What is coronation chicken? The story of the royal recipe and how to make it Healthy lemony smoked salmon pasta that takes zero effort
2023-05-17 19:51
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 trailer makes its love triangle even more complicated
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2 trailer makes its love triangle even more complicated
The official trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty's second season is here, and it
2023-06-30 11:15
The 'science of reading' swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
The 'science of reading' swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
As American schools work to turn around math scores that plunged during the pandemic, some researchers are pushing for more attention to a set of research-based practices for teaching math
2023-09-12 12:19
Lululemon’s Fall Collection Is Giving Quiet Luxury 2.0
Lululemon’s Fall Collection Is Giving Quiet Luxury 2.0
Fall is great for many reasons, but let’s be honest: The not-too-hot-but-not-too-cold weather makes an ideal environment to embrace transitional dressing at its finest. And an unlikely (not but altogether surprising) source of seasonal fitspo has emerged from none other than Lululemon. We’ve waxed poetic about the brand for everything from its viral accessories to chic travel outfits, performance gear, and more. But don’t sleep on its off-duty pieces because spoiler alert, they’re very good.
2023-09-19 06:18
Why does Paige Spiranac hate golf? 'Absolute worst place'
Why does Paige Spiranac hate golf? 'Absolute worst place'
'I'm not refined, I'm raw and real and I wear what I want,' Paige Spiranac said
2023-06-18 13:27
Amazon Prime Day’s Best Office Chair Deals Have Officially Arrived
Amazon Prime Day’s Best Office Chair Deals Have Officially Arrived
We'll let you in on a little secret: According to our anonymous shopping data, office chairs are some of R29 readers' favorite products to cash in on. Not any old seats will do, however — only the best office chairs are worthy of a spot in their carts. So, of course, we couldn't let Amazon Prime Day — the retailer's most highly anticipated sale event of the year — go by without finding the best office chair deals available during these exciting 48 hours.
2023-07-12 04:49