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French carrot soupA handful of basic ingredients 鈥� carrots, potatoes, leeks, stock, fresh thyme and cream 鈥� proves once again that the French are masters of sublime simplicity, in this colorful, subtle soup.
'Ex Machina' explores our complicated relationship with technology'Machina' stars actors Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac, both of whom will appear in the upcoming movie 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' as well as actress Alicia Vikander.
Top Picks: The 'Independent Lens' film 'The Homestretch,' Dwight Yoakam's 'Second Hand Heart,' and moreThe 'NOVA' program 'The Great Math Mystery' explores the importance of math in everything from music to flowers, Jane Weaver's voice is as welcome to the ear as a downy pillow on her album 'The Silver Globe,' and more top picks.
Fudgy walnut brownie cookiesDeep chocolate cookies with a fudgy brownie-like texture. As a tip, freeze them until firm before baking.
Verbal EnergyThe (salty) secret life of salamiTerms for several very different food items share a common 'salty' origin, but one has moved on to provide a metaphor for incrementalism.
'The Longest Ride': A look at the newest Nicholas Sparks movie'Ride' is based on a book of the same name by Sparks and stars Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood, and Alan Alda.
Roasted asparagus mimosasAdd to the classic asparagus mimosa by roasting the asparagus to deepen the flavor.
'Silicon Valley': Season 2 will be 'weirder''Silicon' centers on a group of programmers trying to make their app successful. The series airs on HBO and the new season will debut on April 12.- What's behind the #ImNoAngel beauty campaign?Plus-size retailer Lane Bryant challenges Victoria's Secret's stereotypical body type and definition of beauty with its spring lingerie collection.
Jon Stewart comes to the defense of Trevor NoahThe current host of 'The Daily Show' has spoken out in support of the new host after a media backlash caused by controversial past tweets by the South African comedian.
Confetti coleslawCrunchy and colorful cabbage coleslaw gets hints of warmth from crushed caraway seeds.- YouTube kids mobile app: Full of 'unfair and deceptive advertising,' says groupGoogle introduced the app in February as a place for kids to explore 'family-focused' videos. But聽consumer activists say the app is stuffed with advertisements and product placements.
'Outlander': Here's what's happening in the new episodesThe hit Starz series, based on the books by Diana Gabaldon, returned for the second part of its first season on April 4. What can fans of the Scotland-set story expect?
Court rules woman can serve divorce papers via Facebook: Like?A New York State Supreme Court justice has ruled that divorce papers can be served via private Facebook message. Is the immediacy of social media harming marriages?- 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' debuts new trailer. Can Marvel succeed with a sequel?Several Marvel sequels in the past have faltered. Can 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' recapture the magic of the first movie?
Ham and potato chowderToo much leftover Easter ham? Make a delicious and chunky chowder.
'Furious 7' breaks box-office recordsThe latest installment in the聽'Fast and Furious' franchise has earned聽$143.6 million, setting a new record for biggest opening weekend in April.
'Dear Friend': Gandhi's letters to HitlerIn 1939 and 1940, the Indian leader sent letters to Adolf Hitler, encouraging the Nazi dictator聽to seek peace with Great Britain.聽
'Fuller House': Why do old TV shows get reboots?Netflix is reportedly close to confirming a continuation of the 90s series, tentatively called 'Fuller House.' Are reboots really that profitable?
'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner on why the show is relevant to our timeAs the final episodes of 'Mad Men' arrive, Weiner says, 'Part of the message of the show was that the characters' lives are very similar to what yours are. They have the same problems, no matter what is going on historically.' 'Mad Men' stars Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, and Christina Hendricks, among others.