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How a DC woman went from aspiring film director to award-winning pastry chef

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Georgetown pastry chef Isabel Coss wasn’t expecting to learn of national recognition when Food & Wine recently called her and said they wanted to ask her about Jello.She wanted to ensure she’d be prepared the way she always had for similar conversations: equipped with answers to any potential questions that could arise.So, the night before the interview, she made sure she knew everything there is to know about Jello — what temperature it comes in and what year it was invented, among other things.Despite the preparation, the organization wasn’t calling to interview her about gelatin, but instead to tell her she’d been selected as one of Food & Wine’s best new chef’s in America this year, a list that includes 11 people from 10 restaurants across the country.“I’m so humbled,” Coss said. “I still can’t believe it. It’s an incredible award.”Nominees are collected from food critics, authors and previous award winners, Coss said, and then the restaurant editor travels around the co...

Marlins face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Miami Marlins (83-76, third in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (75-85, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 6:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: JT Chargois (2-0, 3.67 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 35 strikeouts); Pirates: Quinn Priester (3-2, 7.86 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -155, Pirates +131; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Pittsburgh has a 75-85 record overall and a 38-41 record at home. The Pirates have a 55-24 record in games when they record eight or more hits.Miami has an 83-76 record overall and a 37-41 record in road games. The Marlins have a 63-36 record in games when they record eight or more hits.Saturday’s game is the sixth time these teams square off this season. The Marlins have a 4-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 24 home runs, 53 walks and 83 RBI while hitting .264 for the Pirates. Jared Triolo is 16-for...

Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Washington Nationals (70-90, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (103-57, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Saturday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Joan Adon (2-4, 6.42 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 43 strikeouts); Braves: Spencer Strider (19-5, 3.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 274 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -366, Nationals +289; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals meet the Atlanta Braves leading the series 1-0.Atlanta has a 51-28 record at home and a 103-57 record overall. Braves pitchers have a collective 4.15 ERA, which ranks seventh in the NL.Washington has a 70-90 record overall and a 36-43 record in road games. The Nationals have a 26-15 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.The matchup Saturday is the 12th time these teams match up this season. The Braves hold a 7-4 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Ozzie Albies has 30 doubles, five triples and 33 home runs for the Braves. Ronald Acuna Jr. is 14-for-42 with two doubles...

Cubs aim to stop slide in matchup with the Brewers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Chicago Cubs (82-78, second in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (91-69, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jordan Wicks (0-0); Brewers: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs are looking to end a four-game losing streak with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.Milwaukee is 48-31 in home games and 91-69 overall. Brewers hitters have a collective .319 on-base percentage, the ninth-ranked percentage in the NL.Chicago has an 82-78 record overall and a 37-42 record in road games. The Cubs have the sixth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.14.Saturday’s game is the 12th time these teams square off this season. The Brewers are ahead 6-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 34 doubles, two triples and 19 home runs for the Brewers. Tyrone Taylor is 10-for-33 with six doubles, three home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.Cody Bellinger has...

Dodgers aim for 100th win this season in matchup with Giants

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (99-61, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (78-82, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (13-4, 2.42 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 132 strikeouts); Giants: Tristan Beck (3-3, 4.05 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 65 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -173, Giants +146; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers will look for their 100th win this season when they visit the San Francisco Giants.San Francisco is 78-82 overall and 44-35 in home games. The Giants have a 31-14 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.Los Angeles has a 46-33 record in road games and a 99-61 record overall. The Dodgers have a 39-11 record in games when they did not give up a home run.Saturday’s game is the 12th time these teams meet this season. The Dodgers are ahead 6-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: LaMonte Wade Jr has 14 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 46 RBI while hitting .259 fo...

Mets host the Phillies in first of 3-game series

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (89-70, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (72-86, fourth in the NL East)New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: TBD; Mets: Jose Quintana (3-6, 3.39 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday to start a three-game series.New York has a 72-86 record overall and a 40-37 record at home. Mets pitchers have a collective 4.34 ERA, which ranks ninth in the NL.Philadelphia is 40-38 on the road and 89-70 overall. The Phillies have hit 217 total home runs to rank third in the NL.The matchup Saturday is the 11th time these teams square off this season. The Phillies hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Lindor has 30 home runs, 64 walks and 96 RBI while hitting .254 for the Mets. Brandon Nimmo is 15-for-44 with four doubles, a triple, a home run and eight RBI over the past 10 games.Bryce Harper has a .295 batting average to lead the Phillies, and has 29 d...

Cardinals host the Reds on 4-game home losing streak

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (82-78, third in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (69-91, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Connor Phillips (1-0, 5.66 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Cardinals: Drew Rom (1-4, 7.98 ERA, 2.05 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Reds -126, Cardinals +106; over/under is 9 runsBOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals aim to end their four-game home skid with a win against the Cincinnati Reds.St. Louis has a 33-46 record in home games and a 69-91 record overall. The Cardinals are 36-22 in games when they hit two or more home runs.Cincinnati is 82-78 overall and 44-35 in road games. The Reds have the 10th-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .327.Saturday’s game is the 12th meeting between these teams this season. The Reds are ahead 6-5 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Edman has 25 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 47 RBI for the Cardinals. Richie Palacios is 9-for-32 with three...

Nearing the Light at the End of the Tunnel

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

South Florida has been stuck in a soggy and dreary setup all week long but there are some changes ahead by next week. We just have to get through additional storms this weekend first.It’s all because of deep, tropical moisture flowing into Florida while a weak, slow-moving front treks south across the state. As this front continues to approach and eventually passes through Sunday night, this will keep rain chances elevated and our pattern unsettled.Today, expect sunshine in the morning with a spotty shower, then scattered showers and storms during the afternoon, especially across inland locations. This sunshine paired with a light wind should help heat up temperatures quickly to around 90F by the early-afternoon. Like yesterday, isolated instances of flooding and strong storms will remain possible.On Sunday, as the front gets even closer, this will increase rain chances come more to a 60% chance with scattered, anytime showers and thunderstorms expected. Best chance for rain o...

Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

A defendant charged alongside former President Donald Trump in Georgia has pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Scott Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, is the first person to reach a plea deal in the case, in which Trump and 18 others were charged with racketeering conspiracy for their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.Hall, 59, who was involved in a breach of election equipment, pleaded guilty Friday in Atlanta to five counts of conspiring to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties. The plea deal included an agreement to a sentence of five years of probation, a $5,000 fine and a letter of apology to the state.Part of the plea deal requires Hall to testify against others at future trials or hearings of “any co-defendants” in the election racketeering case. The felony charges against Hall were dropped as part of the agreement.Trump was not mentioned by name during Hall’s plea hearing, but a Fulton County prosecutor did men...

NATO bolsters forces in Kosovo as US urges Serbia to withdraw from border

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:52:16 GMT

NATO said on Friday it is increasing its peacekeeping presence in northern Kosovo as a result of escalating tensions with neighboring Serbia, as the U.S. called on Serbia to withdraw a military buildup on the border with Kosovo.The heightening of tensions comes after about 30 heavily armed Serbs stormed the northern Kosovo village of Banjska last Sunday. A Kosovo policeman and three of the attackers were killed in gun battles.“We need NATO because the border with Serbia is very long and the Serbian army has been recently strengthening its capacities,” Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti told the Associated Press. “They have a lot of military equipment from both the Russian Federation and China,” he said.“These people want to turn back time,” Kurti said. “They are in search of a time machine. They want to turn the clock back by 30 years. But that is not going to happen,” he said.Kosovo declared independence in 2008, but Belgrade and Moscow have refu...