Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Feb. 16.
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BE WELL
Working Well-Caregiving: More than 63 million Americans are providing care to an adult family member or loved one. And most are doing so while holding down jobs, according to AARP. Some employers are responding by offering paid caregiving leave to workers. Employees are also seeking flexible hours and remote work options to lessen the load. UPCOMING Thursday, illustration.
FOOD
Chinese American Fine Dining: Chinese American cuisine is more often associated with takeout than tasting menus. But a number of innovative restaurants from coast to coast have emerged to flip that stereotype on its head and gain recognition in the culinary world. SENT Monday, photos, video, broadcast.
Voracious-Sticky Rice: In time for Lunar New Year, a sticky rice (aka sweet glutinous rice) recipe from Betty Liu’s cookbook “The Chinese Way.” The dish is a riff on lo mai gai, a dim sum classic. SENT Monday, photos.
Serbia-Ironed Sausage: During long winter months, a spicy sausage from a remote town in southeastern Serbia is said to lift both energy and spirits. Pirot’s peglana, or ironed, sausage get its name from a bottle-flattening technique. UPCOMING Thursday, photos, video.
GARDENING
Oddball Tomatoes: Seed-starting time is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to think about tomatoes. Tomatoes come in a kaleidoscope of colors. Here are seven varieties to consider growing this year, from red to green to black. By Jessice Damiano. SENT Tuesday, photos.
FASHION
Japan-Fashion-Kimono: The kimono, that elaborate, delicate wrap-around garment worn by geisha and samurai from centuries, is being repurposed in creative and sustainable ways. By Yuri Kageyama. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
RELIGION/CELEBRATIONS
World Ramadan: Continuing coverage from various locations as Muslims around the world mark the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Lunar New Year: Continuing coverage of the Lunar New Year around the world.
Carnival: Continuing coverage of Carnival celebrations around the world.
TOYS AND TRENDS
Toy Fair: Highlights on the trends and Hollywood-themed toys at the Toy Fair in New York. (photos, video and interview). UPCOMING Tuesday, photos, video.
BKO--The 6-7 Sensation: The word of the year -- whatever it is -- is a big deal in sports, and Skrilla can’t believe how the 6-7 craze connected to his drill rap hit has gone global. SENT Monday, photos, video.
MONEY
Estate Planning: Death and taxes may be inevitable, but a big bill for your heirs doesn’t have to be. Estate planners say many of the strategies used by the wealthy to smoothly pass on money also work for families with far more modest assets. SENT Monday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
FUN: OLY—Curling from Home.
SUSTAINABLE LIVING: Climate Choices-Lifestyle Changes; Biodegradable Mardi Gras Beads.
BE WELL: Attachment Styles; Get the Love Part Right; Romance; Finding Long-Term Care; Colorectal Cancer-What to Know; Cholestoral-Gene Editing.
GARDENING: Wood Ash; Climate-India-Migratory Beekeepers.
FOOD: Coffee Prices; South Korea-Culinary Class Wars; Voracious-Oxtail Pepperpot; France-Zero-Alcohol Wines; Thailand-Sweet Coffee.
RELIGION: Ramadan-Explainer.
TECH: One-Tech-Tip-iPhone-Lockdown-Mode; China-New Year Robots.
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