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See the Just-Landmarked Home of Colorado’s First Black Architect (8 photos)

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A chance stop in Denver in 1959 changed the course of John Henderson Jr.’s life. As an African-American, the Kansas native was at a disadvantage when it came to securing a job as an architect at the time. He had worked as a junior city planner in Ohio after graduating from Kansas State University’s…


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Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie + First Look at The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook!

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Everything you love about Shepherd’s Pie, but this quick and easy version is made in the pressure cooker! Pressure cook the potatoes on top of the filling, then mash, assemble the casserole and serve. So easy!

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Triple Apple Snack Cake + First Look at The Fruit Forager’s Companion

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This Triple Apple Snack Cake—cider, sauce, and fresh apples—means this cake is bursting with fall flavor. This one comes from Sara Bir’s cookbook The Fruit Forager’s Companion!

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