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Meet Salvador Dalí–Style Chocolate Glaze (It's Easier Than It Looks)
Even the shyest pastry chef craves attention. Instead of seeking it directly, some of us hide behind our work. I love the “oohs” and “aahs” that come when people taste a dessert that I’ve made. I also love to hear “wow” and “gorgeous,” especially when followed by: “How the heck do you think she did …
DessertMake Limoncello ASAP, Sip All Summer Long
There’s a lot to love about <b>Kachka: A Return to Russian Cooking</b> by Bonnie Frumkin Morales—our most recent Piglet champion!—but one thing excited me most: vodka. Which, if you know me, doesn’t make any sense. Because I hate vodka. Or I thought I did.<p><i>Kachka</i>’s first chapter is all about vodka—or, more …
FlavorsA Fennel Honey Cake as Sweet as Its Backstory
Hayley McKee had been a parent for barely three months when she got her first book deal. Looking back, she told me, “I was learning to be a mum and a cookbook author at the same time.” Now, nearly two years later, Hayley’s son Ray-Lou is a toddler, and her book <b>Sticky Fingers, Green Thumb</b> is out for …
DessertThe Magical World of Tiny Food Videos
Less than a year ago, we mused on the sudden ubiquity of tiny food videos. Our social media timelines, it seemed, became digital receptacles for a whole new swath of viral content—tiny foods coming to life in tiny kitchens. <i>What is this</i>, we wondered, <i>a kitchen for ants?!</i> Perhaps.<p>Though somewhat …
Social MediaExtreme Makeover: Carrot Salad Edition
Old-school carrot salad goes something like this: Grate carrots like cheese. Toss with mayo, maybe sour cream, probably sugar. Add in some raisins and pineapple and call it a day. It’s cookout food, picnic food, especially popular in the South. The sort of recipe everyone’s mother and their mother …
Cook OutThese common drugs may raise your risk of dementia
A landmark study has linked the long-term use of certain anticholinergic drugs to a higher risk of dementia later on.<p>This investigation is believed …
DementiaStar Trek: Discovery season 2 reveals new Enterprise uniforms
<i>Star Trek: Discovery</i> has started production on season 2 — and has released a teaser with glimpses of the new USS Enterprise bridge and …
Star TrekThe Guide to Google's New Tasks App for iOS and Android
Google Tasks has been around for nearly ten years. While digital to-do lists are great for keeping yourself organized, Google’s attempt always felt …
AppsNHS preparing to offer ‘game-changing’ cancer treatment
Health service chief calls for affordable access to CAR-T, which modifies immune system to destroy cancer cells<p>The NHS is preparing to fast-track a “game-changing” cancer treatment into hospitals, its chief executive has said, calling for the manufacturers to help by setting an affordable …
ImmunotherapyTake Back Control of Your WiFi Connection With This Incredible Tool
Netspot Pro helps you analyze and optimize your wireless network like never before.<p>Wireless internet is one of the great inventions of our time. It’s …
Wi-FiThis Iced Coffee Protein Shake Recipe Is The Ultimate Summer Drink For Gym-Goers
Protein shakes and coffee are probably the two drinks most beloved by gym-goers of all stripes. Coffee to perk you up pre-workout and a protein shake …
CoffeeHow to finally organize your contact list
Tips and tricks for the Apple, Google, and Microsoft contact apps.<p>Every time you send an email or text, or even look up a friend's address on Google Maps, you rely on a digital list of your contacts. But just because you use it all the time doesn't mean you treat it very well. Many of us let old …
Apps7 sci-fi films to see this summer
In addition to big-budget tent poles like "Deadpool 2" and "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," summer has become synonymous with science fiction films thanks to hits like "E.T." and "Alien." This summer's crop of sci-fi hopefuls include the star-studded "Hotel Artemis" as well as a very special …
Science FictionThird of early deaths could be prevented by everyone giving up meat, Harvard says
At least one-third of early deaths could be prevented if everyone moved to a vegetarian diet, Harvard scientists have calculated.<p>Dr Walter Willett, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard Medical School said the benefits of a plant-based diet had been vastly underestimated.<p>Recent figures …
Holistic Medicine5 Nutrition Tips for Fat Loss (by an Ex-Obese Writer)
At 17 years old and only 5’5”, I weighed 240lbs.<p>Since then, over the course of 4 years, I personally lost over 100lbs and stepped on stage at the …
Nutrition7 Ways to Eat Sweet Potatoes That Don't Involve Fries
Spoiler alert: It's easier than you think.<p>What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word sweet potato? For me, it's …
Healthy EatingCyberpunk Books: Your Beginner’s Guide To The Genre
If you like sci-fi, or anything futuristic, there’s a chance you know or have at least heard the term cyberpunk. But that does not mean you …
Science FictionA guide to using colour theory in the home for wellness
Thinking of redecorating your home with a splash of colour? Read this first...<p>If you are thinking of giving your home a colour overhaul, take heed of …
Home DecoratingYou Should Try This GM Diet Plan To Lose More Weight Than Ever
Increase in weight is the major issue faced worldwide. Our modern lifestyle with lack of exercise and wrong eating habits are a major reason for this …
NutritionBaking soda: A safe, easy treatment for arthritis?
Baking soda has been used as a home remedy for generations due to its antacid properties. Yet its benefits run even deeper, and new research may …
Immune SystemNeuroscientists discovered what happens to our brain when we die — then realized a 1980s 'Star Trek' episode knew it first
CBS Television Distribution<p><b>A few months ago, a team of neurologists published research that explains what happens to the brain as we die.</b>• <b><br>In effect,</b> …
Star TrekTurns Out There's A Secret Use For WD-40 That Most People Never Knew Was Possible
If you have ever had to deal with a squeaky set of door hinges, then chances are you’ve used WD-40 before. However, if that’s all you are using this …
HackingThe Healthiest Way to Lose Weight for Men Over 40
Losing weight as you age is a struggle for both men and women at any age. When the pounds pack on, men may want to lose weight too. Women often …
Fitness8 Best New Gmail Features (and How to Use Them)
Google just unveiled a massive update to Gmail, its very popular email client. In addition to a new look, Gmail has new features that will impact how …
AppsCertain common medications tied to 30% higher dementia risk, study finds
<b>(CNN) —</b> Many older adults know that long-term use of certain medications can negatively affect cognition and increase one's risk of dementia.<p>But a new study suggests that some classes of anticholinergic drugs -- particularly those used to treat depression, Parkinson's and urinary incontinence -- …
DementiaPioneering prostate treatment for tens of thousands of men gets NHS green light
A pioneering prostate treatment which means tens of thousands of men could be spared major surgery has been given the green light.<p>NHS watchdogs have approved the new technique to treat one of the most common medical complaints facing older men.<p>Around half of men over the age of 50 suffer from an …
CancerNew galactic map shows the positions and brightness of 1.7 billion stars
Get all the details on the Milky Way’s celestial objects<p>This morning, the European Space Agency unveiled a new, highly detailed sky map of the Milky Way Galaxy that showcases the brightness and positions of nearly 1.7 billion stars. It’s the most comprehensive catalog of stars to date, and it …
Universe18 Decadent Vegan Dessert Recipes
No matter how much we eat for dinner, there’s always room for a sweet treat. While most desserts are made from butter and eggs, plenty of vegan …
DessertSamsung Pay: Everything you need to know
Paying with your phone is still a relatively new prospect, but it's become a ubiquitous feature on just about every NFC-capable phone over the last …
FinTech10 career tips that are also great to apply to your life
We get it, building a successful career is tough work. And not only that – how are you also supposed to have work-life balance if most of your waking …
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