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Here’s What to Bake So You Stop Election Day Doomscrolling

Three of our favorite baking recipes to occupy your racing mind….

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus

more for the pan

3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted,

plus more for the pan

1 cup sugar, divided

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3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large egg whites

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1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Whipped cream, for serving

Berries, for serving

Toasted nuts, honey, or jam, for serving

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Oil the parchment and flour the pan, tapping out any excess flour.

In an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat 1⁄2 cup sugar with the lemon juice and zest, egg yolks, and vanilla extract on medium speed until incorporated. Add four, in 4 additions, making sure it is incorporated between each addition. With the mixer running, gradually

drizzle in the olive oil. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure everything is evenly incorporated. Transfer the batter to a large bowl. Wash and dry whisk attachment and mixer bowl.

With the mixer on high, beat together the egg whites and salt until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. With the mixer running, gradually add the remaining 1⁄2 cup of sugar. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Use a spatula to stir one third of the egg white mixture into batter to lighten, then fold in the remaining egg white mixture in 2 additions until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until the top of the cake is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack and cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to release the sides from the pan. Invert onto a plate, remove parchment, and then onto the rack right side up to cool completely.

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Serve with whipped cream, berries, toasted nuts, honey, jam, or whatever you have in your kitchen.

Biscotti Cioccolato e Noci (Double Chocolate Cookies)

Recipe Courtesy of Sant Ambroeus: The Coffee Bar Cookbook. Makes 20 large cookies.

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Photo: Courtesy of Sant Ambroeus/By Evan Sung

Ingredients

6 ¾  cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1 ¾ cups cocoa powder

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

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6 ⅓ cups walnuts, coarsely chopped

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

7 to 8 large egg whites

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F on the convection setting. Line cookie sheets or sheet pans with parchment paper.

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Place the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, salt, walnuts, vanilla, and 7 egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Mix on the lowest speed until the ingredients are well-combined, about 1 minute. If the mixture remains dry and crumbly, mix in the remaining egg white.

Use a number 20 (2-ounce/¼-cup) spring-release ice cream scoop to portion 20 equal-sized cookies onto the prepared pans, leaving 1 to 2 inches between them.

Bake in the preheated oven until firm to the touch, 15 to 17 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pans on racks, then gently peel them off of the parchment paper.

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Nike Zoom Hyperflight “Safari” Official Images Reveal Bold Print Ahead of Holiday Release

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The Nike Zoom Hyperflight is getting a bold new look, with the “Safari” colorway coming soon. We have official photos of the unique design for a closer look. The sneaker sports bright orange accents and a translucent outsold, and is expected to arrive during the holiday season at a retail price of $190.

The new version is inspired by the Safari print that is familiar from the Air Safari. That pattern covers most of the Hyperflight’s soft, molded upper, giving the basketball shoe a unique look compared with some of the model’s other recent colorways. Together, the unusual texture and pattern make the silhouette feel especially suited to the adventurous design.

The primary contrast across the shoe is orange, used in the trim and other details. The bright color pops against the speckled base without being overwhelming. Black is also present in the design, on the glossy support structure around the midfoot and the soft leather collar. The look is topped off with a see-through outsole that adds another visual element to the overall color scheme.

The sneaker will drop with style code IZ2573-010 and is expected in men’s sizing. With a retail price tag of $190, Nike, Foot Locker, and Sheikh are among the expected retailers. As for when you can expect it, it’s likely to be the holiday season, though we don’t have a solid release date.

The “Safari” colorway comes amid a busy period for the Zoom Hyperflight. This year, Nike has revived the model in several colors, bringing a new wave of attention to the silhouette through a series of releases. Another forthcoming option is the vibrant “Green Apple” pair, also scheduled for a holiday season release.

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The Hyperflight’s history also provides context for the latest return. Jason Williams wore the model in the early 2000s, linking it to a memorable era for the sneaker. That association also helps explain why new colorways can generate excitement beyond the shoe’s look, especially for those who remember it from its previous run.

The Safari design is a definitive statement that does not change the characteristic shape of the Hyperflight. Instead, it uses the familiar silhouette as a canvas for a pattern that has already become recognizable through another Nike model. The orange accents provide a bright contrast, while the black midfoot structure and collar balance it out.

Now that official images have surfaced, sneaker fans have a clearer idea of what to expect from the holiday release. The $190 price, style code, and expected retail partners have also been identified, but a specific launch date has not been confirmed.

For Nike, the “Safari” is another way to bring attention back to the Zoom Hyperflight. One of its more distinctive new looks is this returning model, featuring speckled print, orange trim, black support details, and an icy-looking translucent outsole.

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Lil Yachty Previews Another Nike Air Force 1 Mid, This Time With Blue and Orange Stitching

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Lil Yachty has added another eye-catching design to his ever-growing collection of Nike US Force 1 Mids, this time going for a cleaner white look accented by blue and orange stitching. The rapper’s latest take on the shoe keeps the familiar silhouette. Still, it uses contrasting details to give the shoe its own identity, something the artist is known for, showing off a steady run of variations on the silhouette.

 

Dubbed the “White Contrast Stitch,” the pair features white leather across most of the upper. Rather than altering the classic Air Force 1 Mid profile or incorporating a strange material, the design uses stitching to separate the design visually. Blue stitching embellishes the leather panels, and each side of the shoe’s Swoosh is lined with orange.

 

The combo adds a subtle but noticeable splash of color to the mostly white sneaker. It’s a more muted take than some of the more adventurous pairs Yachty has shown recently, so this version feels like the more no-nonsense option in his growing collection.

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The new design adds to the long list of Air Force 1 Mid looks associated with the rapper this year. Earlier previews have featured a stars-and-stripes pair, an orange version with black stars, and a yellow colorway tied to ComplexCon. Each has put a different spin on the familiar silhouette, helping make Yachty’s run of designs a continuing talking point among sneaker watchers.

 

Earlier this year, another pair of the shoes, this time with blue and red detailing and thick white stitching, was also teased. That version is expected to launch around the holidays, but the details provided don’t confirm whether it will launch alongside the recently unveiled white one.

 

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Some questions remain unanswered about the “White Contrast Stitch” design. Nike has not confirmed any price, style code, or even whether the sneaker will be released to the public. The design has drawn attention through its online appearance and Yachty’s preview, but neither sets a launch date nor guarantees consumers can buy it.

 

That anticipation makes the latest reveal more of a first look than a proper release announcement. The white leather upper and blue-and-orange stitching are on display, but key retail details remain unknown. For now, there is no confirmed timeline for when the pair might hit stores, or if it will be offered beyond the preview.

 

Still, the design adds another variation to a collection that has featured a wide variety of colors and details. The white base makes this one more subtle, while the contrast stitching keeps it from being a straight-up all-white release.

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Yachty’s latest preview continues his ongoing relationship with the silhouette, with several other Air Force 1 Mid designs already shown this year. It’s not clear if the “White Contrast Stitch” pair will ever make it to the light of day, but it’s definitely added another distinct look to his growing collection.

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