Eddie Van Halen cites father’s drinking influence
Eddie Van Halen says his father helped spark his alcohol use after offering vodka to ease nerves before performances. He discusses his yearslong struggle, pulling son Wolfgang from school at 15 to join Van Halen, and his relationship with Valerie Bertinelli. The May Esquire issue hits April 24.
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Dear Abby column tackles family secrets and etiquette
A reader asks whether to reveal an unspoken family birth truth to his daughter and faces guilt over past actions. Dear Abby advises against disclosure to the child, recommends therapy and financial support for Lizzy, and suggests handwritten gratitude notes for a cancer fundraiser. The column includes tips on handling sensitive comments about appearances.
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Corkscrew Chronicles: Wine Discounts Ease Short-Term Gluts
A wine market overview notes deep discounting clears stock and keeps vintages current while warning that near-term prices may rise if California supply tightens due to mildew and cool, wet growing seasons. Negociants and large brands seek quality fruit from multiple sources, potentially risking lower quality wines.
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France
Chile
Dessert wine pairings for chocolates and jelly beans
Gary Twining suggests dessert wines to pair with sweets. Late harvest Rieslings botrytised whites and fortified wines like Ruby Port and Banyuls complement chocolate. Ice wines and German Spatlese or Auslese offer sweeter or mellower options. Vin Santo and Vin Santo varieties provide richer choices.
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Malaga
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Lavish wedding prompts charity gift debate
Dear Amy readers discuss whether a donation made in a niece’s name to a charity is appropriate for a lavish wedding and whether the couple should acknowledge the gift. The column also covers response strategies for a forgotten daughter and baby shower help ideas.
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Sweet and Spicy Succotash with Pork
A restaurant feature showcases zingy succotash paired with spice crusted pork. The dish balances bright vegetables with rich meat, highlighting bold flavors and a contemporary South American influenced garnish.
Hot Pepper Succotash and Spiced Pork Roast
Quick spicy succotash pairs with roasted pork tenderloin. The dish uses corn, lima beans and jalapeno jelly with a cumin coriander cayenne rub on pork. yields two servings with about 264 calories per slice and 371 per serving for the succotash. Linda Gassenheimer notes heat level adjustable and offers serving tips.
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