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Darlings, it is WEDNESDAY and your manly hosts have a plane to catch. Fortunately, we’ve set up a whole string of distractions which will automatically release another of our witty (on a good day) little posts periodically throughout the day while we’re in the air and blissfully unaware of what’s going on the world below us. Grab a seat and get to work procrastinatung.

Remembering Princess Grace of Monaco on the anniversary of her birth: Tatler looks back at her glamorous life in pictures
Her influence is perpetual: she radiated poise, style and beauty
Princess Grace of Monaco’s name has become a byword for elegance and style. She has become the perennial symbol of the Hollywood Golden era despite having given up her career as one of the industry’s leading ladies for love and becoming a princess.
Her legendary status remains unmatched and her influence is perpetual: she radiated poise, beauty and, yes, grace, in every photo.
Her fairytale engagement to Prince Ranier was announced at the Kelly Family Home in Philadelphia on January 5, 1956, followed by a press conference at the Philadelphia Country Club. The following day, Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly hosted a celebratory ball at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, which was attended by many members of New York high society.

The Darcy Days Are Over: See Renée Zellweger Fall For Leo Woodall In The First Trailer For Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
When Vogue dropped in on Bridget Jones creator Helen Fielding for a glass of white Burgundy back in 1998, the author wasn’t quite sure what would become of the vaguely autobiographical character she’d created. “I don’t know what will happen to her,” she said, cosied up in the candlelit living room of her Notting Hill flat. “I hope I will know when the time is right to kill her off. Though it’s also possible I could end up writing about a 60-year-old Bridget. She could be like Bertie Wooster and go on and on forever.”

Finally, Nice Boys Are Being Recognised As Sexy
Kindness? Oh it’s well and truly an indicator of sex appeal, and a case in point is Selena Gomez’s boyfriend, Benny Blanco.
In case you haven’t heard (and contrary to what might be unfolding on the global political stage): kindness is sexy. Case in point? Selena Gomez’s music producer beau, Benny Blanco, who, despite being mocked for his looks by detractors, yet praised by his partner for his unwavering love and support, has been featured in People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.
A fickle mistress, the internet appears divided by Blanco’s inclusion in the list (the Sexiest Man Alive cover star will be announced on November 12). One user on X applauded the decision, writing, ‘YES! He’s redefining “sexy” with that humour and style!’ Another noted, ‘He radiates kindness and warmth. It’s a joy to see him and Selena supporting one another. They both truly deserve love, happiness, and everything wonderful life has to offer!’ Other, more misguided, users also chimed in on the chorus. ‘Benny blanco and sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence,’ one chimed in, while another said, ‘Selena paid for this,’ which preceded three crying laughing emojis.

Queen Mary’s Long-Lost Tiara Unexpectedly Turns Up at a Malaysian Royal Wedding
Queen Mary’s Diamond Lozenge Bandeau was last worn by Princess Margaret in 1965.
A royal tiara mystery may have finally been solved.
Queen Mary’s Diamond Lozenge Bandeau tiara, which dates back to the early 1910s, was passed to her great-granddaughter, Princess Margaret, who debuted it in 1948. Princess Margaret wore it a few times over the years, through the 1960s, but she was last seen wearing it in 1965. No one has publicly worn the tiara in the decades since.

The Mica Ertegun Sale at Christie’s is Master Class in Good Taste
The glamorous designer’s collection of jewelry, furniture, and art—including a $95M Magritte painting—will be offered to the highest bidder.
One could be forgiven for envying Mica Ertegun. After all, the late designer and society fixture seemed to have it all: a long marriage to a dashing mogul, impeccable taste, famous friends, and a booming business as one of the world’s most sought-after interior designers. Now, we all have the chance to take something of Mica’s for our own.
Beginning November 19, Christie’s will auctioning off items from Ertegun’s collection of art and objects, including jewelry, furniture, and artwork by the likes of Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and René Magritte, whose L’empire des lumières is estimated to sell for more than $95 million.

Queen Camilla Breaks Royal Tradition by Taking on This Household Task
A royal insider revealed that she could be the first queen to do it.
Queen Camilla’s son, Tom Parker Bowles, is giving a sweet peek behind the gilded gates of Buckingham Palace. According to the cookbook author, he thinks that his mother’s prowess in the kitchen has given her a very unique distinction in the royal history books. Parker Bowles told Discover Britain that he believes his mother is the very first queen to have cooked a meal.
“It’s probably true that my mother is the first queen to have ever cooked,” he said, before adding that Camilla “cooks less now, but cooked for two children for 20 years and is very good.”

“It Must Reveal the Body”: A Look at Halston’s Historic Costumes for Martha Graham Dance Company
It all began with a party dress. Martha Graham, the dancer whose movements and choreography blew a forceful gust of fresh air into 20th-century dance, was looking for something to wear to the 1975 Capezio Dance Awards. Her friend (and former Vogue contributor) Leo Lerman offered to ring up Halston—and the inquiry catalyzed a decades-long friendship that yielded several artistic collaborations. In her 1991 memoir, Blood Memory, Graham recounts the call: According to Lerman, “Halston said he never lent things like that, but for Martha Graham, he would be honored.”

A New Show Takes an Enchanting Look Inside the Estrado, the Opulent But Hidden World of the Spanish Elite
For New Yorkers seeking a dose of escapism, a trip to the Hispanic Society Museum and Library in Washington Heights to see “A Room of Her Own: The Estrado and the Hispanic World” may be just the thing. This transporting exhibition takes as its topic the estrado, a private drawing room for women once found in the homes of the elite in Spain and the Spanish Americas. A space of both opulence and confinement, today the estrado is bound up in complex notions of gender, cultural exchange, colonialism, and power.
An important aspect of domestic life for hundreds of years until the 19th century, the estrado was often where a family’s most prized possessions were displayed, and where women could socialize, educate their children, and attend to hobbies like lacemaking and needlework. Still, it remains an overlooked and under-researched subject.

I’m a Waiter and I Say It’s Totally Fine to Order a Few Appetizers As Your Entree
I’m a veteran waiter and I’m here to tell you that you should feel free to order what you want.
I love ordering a lot of appetizers as my meal, but why do I feel judged when I do it at a non-tapas restaurant? When people go to a tapas restaurant, it’s generally understood that everyone will be sharing various small plates. The server will guide you on how many items should be ordered for the number of people at the table and off you go yelling out what you’d like the most. For me, a finicky eater who doesn’t particularly like to share food, ordering at a tapas restaurant is a circuitous process. Somebody suggests the mushroom and garlic dish along with an order of ceviche and everyone leaps at the opportunity and there I am, “Actually, I don’t like mushrooms or seafood that’s not fried.”

The 45 Best True Crime Podcasts Worth Listening To
You’ll never be bored again.
We love true crime here at Marie Claire, but there are some things a ripped-from-the-headlines Lifetime movie or Law & Order: SVU episode can’t capture. Podcasts have become one of the best mediums for the genre, allowing listeners to go deep on cases, form theories, and occasionally even help out the investigators in real-time. Sometimes an audio show follows a single shocking case across an entire season—or seasons—as the hosts dig up new evidence, unearth long-buried facts, and bring previously silent witnesses out of the shadows. Other times, they serve as anthologies of a seemingly endless list of crimes fitting into a specific theme, with one case explored per episode. Whatever the format, the best true crime podcasts say something about society while providing an intriguing narrative.
Whether you like to listen while community, deep-cleaning your home, or, you know, wind down with a truly horrific tale before bed, there are a lot of great true crime podcasts available—some with dozens of episodes. So below, we’ve rounded up the best true crime podcasts worth listening to.

Into the Phones of Teens
“Social Studies,” a documentary series by Lauren Greenfield, follows a group of young people, and screen-records their phones, to capture how social media has reshaped their lives.
In her projects throughout the years, Greenfield has consistently examined our culture’s championing of surface over substance—the way things look rather than the way things are. “Social Studies” fixes on a new incarnation of this problem, by turning to Gen Z’s use of social media. Sydney is one of a dozen or so teens that Greenfield followed during the 2021-22 school year, using, as she has in the past, a combination of first-person interviews and fly-on-the-wall documentation. Crucially, however, this project includes another type of footage: material sourced from her protagonists’ phones, which is intercut with the live action that takes place onscreen.

How Big Toilet Paper dupes us all
The wild, nonsensical world of toilet paper math, explained.
It’s a truism that everything’s bigger in America — just look at the cars and houses. But perhaps nowhere is the virtue of bigger is better more bizarrely apparent than how toilet paper is sold. Wander into the bathroom products aisle at the supermarket and you’ve entered a topsy-turvy world where numbers shape-shift. A pack of 18 mega toilet paper rolls, for example, magically transforms into 90 “regular” ones. The labeling emphasizes this greater number in large font, lest you foolishly think 18 simply equals 18. Another pack might insist that 12 even-thicker rolls of toilet paper are the equivalent of 96 normal rolls.

Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
This recipe yields the classic flavor of baked cider doughnuts. For the most traditional result, a doughnut pan is recommended, but you can also bake these off in a muffin pan. Discover more ideas for the big day in our best Thanksgiving recipes collection.

“If You Don’t Have Haters, You Have Nothing”: Mike Tyson, in Conversation With Rosie Perez
It’s fair to wonder why Mike Tyson—A.K.A “Iron Mike,” the 58-year-old four-time undisputed heavyweight champion, movie star, and father of seven, not including a semi-famous bengal tiger—is coming out of retirement to get back in the ring against Youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul this Friday. When she got on the phone with Tyson last month ahead of the big bout, actor and boxing fanatic Rosie Perez was wondering the same thing. “This fight is not going to change my life or my finances or nothing,” Tyson said. “I’m Mike Tyson. I want to do this.” But it’s not about ego or legacy, he adds. It’s about entertainment (and also the peace of mind Tyson’s acquired from several profound experiences smoking toad venom). “You got a YouTuber that has 70 million fans,” he continued. “And I’m the greatest fighter since the beginning of life, so what does that make? That makes an explosion of excitement.” Accordingly, Netflix is making sure the fight— taking place at AT&T Stadium in Dallas this Friday and streaming globally in five different languages—reaches the widest possible audience. Three weeks into training, Tyson joined Perez for a wide-ranging conversation about his life and career, touching on everything from death and psychedelics to sex addiction and boxing technique.

How to Eat Cocoa Nibs, According to a Pastry Chef and Dietician
Experts explain everything you need to know about enjoying these cacao bean bits.
What are cocoa nibs? In brief, they’re a cacao bean product worth exploring. True, chocoholics with a serious sweet tooth might give them a hard pass, but home cooks and bakers who adore the bitter side of dark chocolate may find that these crunchy bits have the potential to enhance loads of recipes in unexpected ways. We connected with a nutrition expert and a cookbook author to learn more about cacao nibs and the best ways to enjoy them.

29 Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas for a Set-Up Just as Stunning as Your Meal
Your tabletop will be the talk of the night.
What makes a Thanksgiving table stand out to guests? While the turkey and holiday fixings certainly play a major role, it’s the atmosphere that can truly woo and wow. Despite what you might remember from helping your mom set the table when you were a child, your Thanksgiving table setting doesn’t necessarily have to be traditional nor overtly formal. Instead, your Thanksgiving table setting can highlight your personal style.
Choose varying colors and textures to set the scene in a welcoming homecoming for family and friends. Mix and match patterns and pair modern with traditional. Supplement store-bought with some handmade and add some autumnal flower arrangements, of course. Get inspired by Thanksgiving table settings below and your own is bound to be the talk of the night.

The Difference Between Ricotta and Cottage Cheese—and When to Use Each
These two delicious dairy ingredients are sometimes interchangeable, but here’s how they differ.
Ricotta and cottage cheese are affordable fresh cheeses prized for their creaminess and mild flavor. They are versatile, too, used hot or cold and in sweet and savory recipes. And given their health benefits, they have taken on starring roles in any number of social media cooking trends.
“While people often think of cheese as an indulgent food, cottage cheese and ricotta absolutely fit into healthy eating patterns thanks to several essential nutrients important to wellness like high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, and certain B vitamins,” says Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN award-winning nutrition expert, and National Dairy Council ambassador.
Ahead, we spoke to Amidor and a cheesemonger to explore all things cottage and ricotta cheese. So, grab a spoon, and let’s dig in!

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