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Ilene Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

Time to Heal - HARD COPY

Time to Heal - HARD COPY

Be more like Kate: return to the career you love when you're healthy enough to do so.

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I Don't Have Kids but I'm Not Childless - HARD COPY

I Don't Have Kids but I'm Not Childless - HARD COPY

Redefining family bonds and living a life full of love.

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I'm an Ashkenazi Jew. What More Might My DNA Hold? - Kveller

I'm an Ashkenazi Jew. What More Might My DNA Hold? - Kveller

When a friend in my mah jong group asked if anyone wanted a DNA ancestry kit she hadn't used, I was the first…

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This Little-Known Passover Candy Is Our Family's Most Special Tradition - Kveller

This Little-Known Passover Candy Is Our Family's Most Special Tradition - Kveller

Golden honey cascades from the bear-shaped jar into the pot, my grandmother Sarah standing beside me, watchfu…

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The Common Myth About Coffee Too Many People Believe

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This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Sat, June 20, 2026 at 6:55 PM UTC Machine pouring espresso into white cup - Guido Mieth/Getty Images It's that kind of morning. You wake up feeling groggy and know the only thing that will truly snap you out of it is a strong cup of coffee. You head to your machine and add in an extra scoop of coffee for a boosted hit of caffeine.
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5 Genius Uses For Frozen Pie Crust That Aren't Pie

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Whether you're a baking enthusiast or just someone who pulls out their rolling pin once a year for Thanksgiving, it can be hard to accept the idea of using a store-bought pie crust for pie. Yet, once you've tried one and realized that this helpful shortcut yields practically the same crisp, flaky texture and buttery flavor as homemade, you'll likely start to wonder what else you can make with the frozen dough. Luckily, there's no dearth of delectable options.
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How 'Desperation Pies' Became The Ultimate Sweet Treat Of The Great Depression

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Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
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