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Tacos are believed to have originated in Mexico long before Spanish explorers arrived in the area. Early tacos were said to be freshly made using soft, flat, corn tortillas and filled with fish and cooked organs, according to Twisted Taco. There wasn’t much fanfare to these tacos, as they didn’t include any lettuce, cheese, tomatoes or sour cream. The word taco originated from Mexican silver miners who ate the food, considered a meal of the working class, in the eighteenth century Here are 10 taco tips to help anyone master this popular dish. 1. Use high-quality, fresh ...

Gluten-free pick-me-up cake for all occasions

This simple gluten-free cake is a sweet, reliable pick-me-up. It’s the kind of cake you’ll find yourself reaching for at any hour of the day, equally at home on the breakfast table, alongside an afternoon cup of coffee or tea, or served as a low-key dessert after dinner. Almond flour and cornmeal form the base of the cake, giving it a naturally gluten-free structure with just the right balance of tenderness and texture. Fresh lemon zest brightens the batter, adding a subtle citrus aroma that keeps the cake feeling light, and juicy raspberries are scattered throughout for pops of ...

Lobster Rolls with a Burst of Flavor

I’ve never been to Maine for a lobster roll, but the ones I’ve had in other places have been so good that I knew I needed to make one myself. This version is from my cookbook “Home” and is made with perfectly cooked lobster meat that is plump, juicy and tender but also firm, and slightly chewy. The trick to this recipe is soaking the lobster meat in the cooled cooking liquid to give it an extra burst of flavor and to rinse away any residue from the surface, leaving nothing behind but sweet, briny lobster meat. Lobster rolls Makes 6 to 8 Ingredients Trinity sauce: 1 cup ...

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for ZZ Top, dies at 77

NEW YORK — Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band’s biggest hits like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Legs” and “Gimme All Your Lovin,” has died. He was 77. Beard was in hospice care when he died Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, ...

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world’s first all-sports cable network with his son, died Tuesday. He was 93. ESPN historian Mike Soltys said Rasmussen died at his Florida home from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. Rasmussen announced in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 2014. “Bill was a remarkable man — a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. “Quite simply, ...

Horoscope: Wednesday, August 19

Wednesday, August 19 You’ll become comfortable in unfamiliar situations. Aries (March 21-April 19) Some people need the headline. Others need the whole story. Start with the short version and watch what happens next. The questions they ask will tell you which kind of listener you’re talking to and how much detail they want. Taurus (April 20-May 20) People usually choose the path that’s most appealing in the moment. Arrange your environment so the easiest choice is also the one you want. A bowl of fruit on the counter gets eaten. A guitar on a stand gets played. Gemini (May ...