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By Brigid Ransome Washington, The New York TimesMost condiments understand their role: Uplift but never upstage. But in Trinidad and Tobago, the show can’t go on without chow chow, a citrine-colored, spice-laced and veggie-packed relish.With mustard at its core, chow chow combines fruit, vegetables and aromatics — carrots, bell peppers, bitter melon, pineapple, mangoes, papaya, ginger, cloves, onions and garlic — into an assertive yet nuanced topping for baked ham. Scotch bonnet chiles give it fire.The custom of eating it on Christmas morning has been diligently passed down across generations.Growing up in Trinidad, chef Osei Blackett of Ariapita, in Flatbush,…

The NFL is coming to Netflix this Christmas.A pair of NFL games will be played on Wednesday, beginning with the Chiefs at the Steelers at 11 a.m. They are followed by abattle between the Ravens and the Texans at 2:30 p.m.Here’s a look at what you need to know about the NFL’s Christmas games:Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5)Time: 11 a.m. MT | TV: NetflixLine: Chiefs -2.5 (via BetMGM)Chiefs team leaders: Passing — Patrick Mahomes (3,608 yards). Rushing — Kareem Hunt (708 yards). Receiving — Travis Kelce (739 yards). Sacks — George Karlaftis III (7).Steelers team leaders: Passing…

A Denver judge has temporarily barred Bruegger’s Bagels from closing its last franchise location in the state, a cafe near the University of Denver that the company said is rundown.In a 20-page order that he issued on Dec. 20, District Court Judge Jon Olafson required the company to let the dozen-year-old store at 2000 S. University Blvd. remain open until a jury can decide whether its owner or Bruegger’s breached their franchise agreement.“While Bruegger’s asserts that its goodwill is harmed by (the) continuing operation of the premises, no corroborating evidence was provided,” Olafson wrote. “Instead, the evidence shows that the…

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Which convection oven is best? Convection ovens may look very similar to regular ovens; however, they utilize a fan to blow hot air over and around your food, resulting in food cooking quicker and more evenly. They’re great for roasting meats and vegetables, as the dry air helps with the browning and caramelization process. Additionally, they’re effective for broiling, steaming, air frying and dehydrating. Convection ovens come in various sizes and with many features. A popular choice is the Breville The Smart Oven Pro Toaster Oven, which has 10 cooking functions and five heating elements. As a compact model, it’s designed…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZSAN ANTONIO (AP) — Colorado secured what it said was record insurance coverage for quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter as the star duo opted to complete their college careers in the Alamo Bowl rather than sit out and prepare for the NFL draft.Colorado would not disclose the amount of insurance coverage each received, citing privacy laws. Coach Deion Sanders and athletic director Rick George both said it was the largest in college football history.“We happen to have two players that are probably going to be the first two picks of the NFL draft,” Sanders…

The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time.Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.On any other night, NORAD is scanning the heavens for potential threats, such as last year’s Chinese spy balloon. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers in Colorado Springs are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming to my house?” and, “Am I on the naughty…

The Broncos’ running back question might only be adding more potential answers.Denver brought Tyler Badie back to practice on Tuesday, opening his 21-day return-to-play window ahead of Saturday’s game at Cincinnati.Badie had just ascended to the 53-man roster and seemingly into the Broncos’ regular running back rotation when he suffered a scary back injury Week 4 at the New York Jets.“He’s doing well,” head coach Sean Payton said. “He’s doing really well. … Listen, No. 1, he’s smart and he knows the system. That’s a big plus.“Just getting him out here and getting the work is real helpful.”Just because he’s…

As frigid, winter weather swirls outside the Denver Botanic Gardens and its greenhouses, hundreds of spring and summer orchids will take the stage during a month-long showcase starting in January.The blooming flowers, ranging from common moth orchids to more rare varieties like the Venus Slipper and Dancing Lady orchids, will fill the garden’s Orangery, Marnie’s Pavilion and Boettcher Center Lobby, garden spokesperson Erin Bird said. Visitors can also look into greenhouses where the garden’s special collections live.Bird said the display will look at the reproductive lives of orchids and be set up in a “vintage Dating Show” style.“The Orchid Showcase…

Gov. Jared Polis digitally reached across the aisle last month by celebrating the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. As an advocate who seeks bipartisan paths to advance public health policy, I welcomed the willingness to build a bridge with the incoming administration. However, when you ask Colorado voters of all political stripes, he was building a bridge to a dangerous place.When the governor posted that RFK Jr. “helped us defeat vaccine mandates in Colorado in 2019 and will help make Americans healthy again,” it reminded me of the oddest…