Succulent Christmas Trees
Whilst the chillier weather and post-summer blues have got us feeling a tad less than merry, there's still plenty to look forward to in 2020. Halloween is right around the...
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I am an English major with a love of languages and fiction, and with an incurable travel bug. In my free time, I read fantasy, drink copious amounts of coffee, and like to go see movies. Culinary art means everything to me. My main hypostasis is the taster, though. The music school has taught me to appreciate the symphony of airy meringues, to create harmonious overtures of light snacks, hard rock of meat, fish, and vegetables on the grill. Choir classes have accustomed me to hear and feel the people nearby and create perfect harmonies of sounds.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Lasagna
Transitioning from summer to fall is never easy. The weather won't seem to make up its mind, and your wardrobe boasts both chunky-knit sweaters and summer dresses. During that transition,...
How to Make Apple Butter
Along with pumpkin spice, apple is one of the favorite flavors of fall, and delicious treats featuring the fruit are everywhere. Creamy apple butter is one of them. It is...
Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween
It is October, and it's Halloween time! Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, meaning 'end of summer' in old Irish. As it exists today, Halloween is a fun...
11 Things That Slow Metabolism
Slow metabolism is one of the main reasons for gaining excess weight and unsuccessful dieting. The secret to slimness is not always in fasting or frequent visits to the gym;...
Soft Viennese Waffles
Waffles are a dessert with a thousand-year story. The Viennese version dates back to about 120 years ago. Although it is merely a little drop in the ocean of history,...
Face Mask Efficacy: Which Masks Offer the Most Protection
Beyond researching the coronavirus itself, scientists are most interested in the question of face mask efficacy: which type of a face mask is most effective, and why. This topic is...
Washing Soda: Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaner
If you prefer natural cleaning products or do not want to spend money on fancy chemicals, we have good news for you. There is a versatile cleaning agent that will...
Greek Coffee
They say that consuming large amounts of coffee is harmful to the body. Why, then, Greeks, known for their longevity, enjoy copious amounts of this drink at any time of...
Oatmeal Bake With Cottage Cheese
Many culinary art aficionados replace flour with oatmeal to reduce the calorie content of a baked product. The result is a fantastic oatmeal bake, the filling of which depends entirely...
DIY Concrete Planter
The Internet is a melting pot brimming with learning opportunities and tutorials for creating spectacular things from simple materials. Cement alone can help produce charming items, like a concrete pumpkin...
Health Benefits of Beets + Three Delicious Recipes
While a trendy food, beets are anything but new. Their origins trace back to ancient Babylon, Greece, and Rome. These root vegetables are a delicious and nutritious way to add...