Former President Barack Obama and Musician Bruce Springsteen Come Together to Share Their American Stories in RENEGADES: Born in the USA Dreams · Myths · Music to Be Published Globally on October 26, 2021 by Penguin Random House in Partnership with Higher

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In partnership with Higher Ground, Penguin Random House announced today the October 26, 2021, global publication of RENEGADES: Born in the USA, a collection of candid, intimate, and entertaining conversations between Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, and legendary musician Bruce Springsteen. The news was announced by Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House, who acquired world rights from Deneen Howell of Williams & Connolly LLP.

Empire Cookies with Gin Glaze

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The Empire cookie goes by many names, but with the Cherry Negroni Jam and gin, it has never been this good.
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The Empire cookie goes by many names—Belgian biscuit, biscuit bun, German biscuit, double biscuit—and is apparently related to the Linzertorte, which I suppose it must be, in as much as any jam-filled pastry is. I do not think, however, that it has ever been quite this good. The Cherry Negroni Jam and the gin work perfectly here, but you could technically sub in any jam and flavor the glaze to match, creating your own perfect Empire cookie. Again, though, I’m not sure this version can be improved upon!
 

Apricot & Cocoa Nib Jam

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Apricot and chocolate make a great pairing, especially in this recipe for apricot & cocoa nib jam.
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This may seem like a slightly strange pairing, but we’ve known at least since the Sachertorte was introduced (c. 1832) that apricot and chocolate can play well together. This is a particularly attractive jam, bright orange and dotted with black spots, like a cartoon cheetah. Anyone would be delighted to receive it as a gift.

Guri Guri

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Guri guri, is a creamy sherbet made famous by the legendary shop Tasaka Guri-Guri in Kahului.
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Given our tropical climate, it’s no surprise Hawai‘i has an affinity for icy desserts. The most famous one is shave ice, a fluffy style of snow cone descended from Japanese kakig–ori. But there’s also the humbler ice cake, a no-frills treat made with syrup and evaporated milk frozen in a paper cup. A slightly more luxurious version of ice cake is called guri guri, a creamy sherbet made famous by the legendary shop Tasaka Guri-Guri in Kahului. The Tasaka ‘ohana recipe is a closely guarded secret, but I feel I’ve done a serviceable job with my own version, which combines bubbly fruit soda with fruit nectar and two kinds of canned milk. Garnish with a handful of puffed rice for

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