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Cheddar corn chowderCorn chowder seasoned with bright tumeric will bring a sunny note to a dark and chilly night.
Hugo gets the most Oscar nominations in 2012. Why?'Hugo' got 11 Oscar nominations. But the Oscars are only the most recent acclaim for Hugo, the movie and, Hugo, the children's book by Brian Selznick- 'The Dark Knight Rises': Liam Neeson may reprise his 'Batman Begins' role'The Dark Knight Rises' may feature an appearance by actor Liam Neeson, who played Henri Ducard/Ra鈥檚 al Ghul in the trilogy's first film
Reader recommendation: Moby-DickMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Newbery, Caldecott winners: Jack Gantos, Chris Raschka take the top prizesAward-winners Jack Gantos and Chris Raschka both wrote stories based on real-life incidents.
Oscar nominations 2012: the Academy's picks for best filmsThe Oscar nominations are announced, with a few surprises.
Oscar nominations: 'Hugo' leads the way with 11Oscar nominations were announced Tuesday morning and Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' garnered 11, including best picture. Also nominated for an Oscar are 'The Artist,' The Descendants,' and 'The Help.'
Celebrate National Peanut Butter DayFor a decadent peanut butter treat, try these peanut butter blondies topped with buckeyes and encased in chocolate.
Are You Smart Enough to Work at Google?First test: See how you do with this book.
'Alcatraz' is off to a promising start'Alcatraz' will have to maintain a balance between case-of-the-week storytelling and enough backstory to keep viewers involved.- Shelf LifeA poem.
It's National Pie DayCelebrate National Pie Day with a slice of black bottom banana cream pie.
Edith Wharton: 10 best quotes on her birthdayOn Edith Wharton's birthday, 10 quotes from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Nancy Pearl, the librarian of 'Book Lust,' signs a deal with Amazon'Why is Nancy Pearl partnering with a predatory company like Amazon?' ask some in the book world.
Meatless Monday: Balsamic glazed carrots and edamame grilled cheeseCarrots and edamame in a grilled cheese sandwich 鈥� why not?
Liberation SquareEgyptian journalist Ashraf Khalil brings insight and thorough reporting to his account of the end of the Hosni Mubarak government.
Reader recommendation: The Road to Fatima GateMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Ginger citrus marmaladeLosing power and refrigeration after a fierce Uganda thunderstorm meant it was the perfect time to make ginger citrus marmalade.
Stephen King's 10 favorite booksStephen King, author of 'Carrie' and 'The Shining,' reveals what he likes to read.
Chocolate muffins with white chocolate and dried cherriesThese chocolate-y muffins will help you say 'TGIF.'
