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Having met previously with Heat President Pat Riley in a conversation that appeared to do little toward quelling the simmering tensions, NBA sources said Butler also had a Thursday meeting scheduled with Heat owner Micky Arison.
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Ira Winderman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until meat registers 160 degrees (for breasts) or 175 degrees (drumsticks, thighs), about 30-40 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
About the Petite Cooker For $175, these two-quart pots are perfect for steaming grains, simmering sauces, and more.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
The package includes three broths a day, among them an oxtail bone broth that’s been simmered for over 24 hours, plus soups, stews and teas.
—Lindsey Tramuta Roxanne Fequiere Luke Fortney Gisela Williams Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ira Winderman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until meat registers 160 degrees (for breasts) or 175 degrees (drumsticks, thighs), about 30-40 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
About the Petite Cooker For $175, these two-quart pots are perfect for steaming grains, simmering sauces, and more.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
The package includes three broths a day, among them an oxtail bone broth that’s been simmered for over 24 hours, plus soups, stews and teas.
—Lindsey Tramuta Roxanne Fequiere Luke Fortney Gisela Williams Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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