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The Lost Empire that Ruled the Silk Road

Today, the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan is relatively remote, known mostly for its magnificent medieval ruins. But over a millennium ago, it was …

Transporter Sync

Remember the social storage drive "Transporter” by Connected Data? Now the same company have presented the "Transporter Sync” a clever little device …

Climate Change: The State of the Science

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An Austin firm creates a home for a family in the Texas capital that sits among the trees.<p>Architect J.C. Schmeil of Merzbau Design Collective recently completed this 4-bedroom, 4-bath house on Lake Austin in Texas,...<p>In our latest Backstory series, Seattleite Lou Maxon recounts the thrills and …

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Best of Big Spoon Roasters Almond & Peanut Butter Collection on Food52

Big Spoon Roasters<p>Best of Big Spoon Roasters Almond & Peanut Butter Collection<p>Exclusive!<p>$40<p>+ $ shipping surcharge<p>Select Color:<p>Select Size:<p>Please select an option to proceed.<p>Please enter a quantity larger than 0.<p>Starts shipping on<p>Sorry, this item is currently out of stock.<br>Expected back in stock …

Nolan Shoe Ice

You’re strolling down the street, looking sharp, turning heads. Then mid-swag you realize you’ve left the house in flip-flops and your sartorial bubble bursts. It’s a common nightmare, but you can prevent it from coming true. <b>Giorgio Brutini</b> will keep your feet <b>in step with your confident style.</b> The</b> …

Egg Minder | Smart Egg Tray

Everyday we hear about a different smart product, many are useless, many are very handy. Meet Egg Minder, a wink-enabled egg tray that makes sure …

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Elon Musk: Triumph of His Will

For his entire life, Elon Musk has bent people to his insatiable will. Most recently, he's co-opted NASA. And now we'll see whether he's a) the visionary who forces americans to become explorers again, or b) a man so distracted by vision that his life's work is a series of brilliant disappointments.<p>…

Tag: Design Travel

Shopper’s Diary: No. 56 Shop on the Cornish Coast<p>by Meredith Swinehart<p>Escape to the Hinterland: 12 Vacation Rental Homes in Germany<p>by Meredith …

How to Make Perfect Coffee

The science of what makes coffee great<p><i>Coffee has become recognized as a human necessity. It is no longer a luxury or an indulgence; it is a corollary of human energy and human efficiency.</i><p><i>-</i> William H. Ukers, <i>All About Coffee</i> (1922)<p>It was November 23, 2010. We were in Surf City, North Carolina, …

Barbara Kafka's Marinated Eggplant

<i>Every week -- often with your help -- Food52's Senior Editor Kristen Miglore is unearthing recipes that are nothing short of genius.</i><p><i>Today: The best, fastest, lightest eggplant technique you haven't tried yet. (It's in the microwave. Don't be mad.)</i><p>I'd like to make an announcement: You can cook …

The Most Astounding Aerial Photography Ever Seen

1 of 40<p>Fort Bourtange in the Netherlands.<p>2 of 40<p>Glacial river, Iceland.<p>3 of 40<p>Over 2 million pilgrims occupy this make-shift tent city outside of …

Love pound cake? Here are step-by-step pictures and instructions for making a classic sour cream pound cake from scratch! GET THE RECIPE: Sour Cream Pound Cake - http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-classic-sour-cream-pound-cake-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-189175

Sunday Supper: French Onion Soup with Braised Short Ribs

<b>Editor's note:</b> Each Saturday afternoon we bring you a Sunday Supper recipe. Why on Saturday? So you have time to shop and prepare for tomorrow.<p>I began my food career reviewing restaurants for <i>Chicago</i> magazine. It wasn't a bad gig, to say the least. However, I came to the conclusion—while critiquing …

At the Market: 5 Unexpected Asparagus Dishes

With spring comes new beginnings and fresh crops, and every year I jump at the chance to celebrate the season’s new happy ingredients that hit the …

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Dreamy Photography by Weerapong Chaipuck

I've been making plans for a big trip through some nice places around the world, and it's always great to see some pictures to inspire me to go to …

The Cosmic Gallery - in pictures

Arashiyama

Arashiyama, or “Storm Mountain”, is one of Japan’s designated Historic Sites and can be found on the western edge of Kyoto. The district features …

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The Hario Drip Scale – Dear Coffee, I Love You.

At every coffee event I attended this year, the Hario booth always had some of the most lust-worthy products on display. The highlight of their …

Irukaya Coffee Shop: A Principled Sanctuary – Dear Coffee, I Love You.

CNN Travel recently published a story about a unique (and surely controversial) coffee bar in Japan that is either too new or too elusive to have …

Sriracha Peanut Butter Sandwich With Granny Smith Apples (PHOTO)

The peanut butter sandwich is such an incredibly versatile thing. It can skew sweet with jam, decadent when coated with cornflakes and griddled, savory with pickles (yes we actually ate this and loved it) and now spicy, with the aid of one of our favorite condiments.<p>Sriracha, the famous chile and …

Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch Bars

For the crust, line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to hang over the long sides of the pan to act as handles.<p>In a …