Pumpkin-Spice Bundt Cake
As we move deeper into the fall season, pumpkin spice starts to permeate the air. Pumpkin spice-flavored everything pops up in coffee shops and on store shelves — it is...
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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.
Apple Oatmeal Pie
We often crave something delicious, but refuse ourselves the pleasure due to the fear of gaining extra weight. However, sweet treats don't always have to be unhealthy. Today, Cook It...
Kitchen With a Window Over the Sink
We tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, which is why most of us would prefer a space that is as practical and convenient as possible. For...
Salma Hayek’s Daughter
People rightfully consider Salma Hayek one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. In her every role, she exudes femininity and the unique charm of Mexican culture. Off the screen,...
Hypnic Jerks: Why We Twitch Before Falling Asleep
Each of us has likely experienced the so-called hypnic jerks at least once in our lives. A hypnic jerk or hypnagogic jerk occurs when we abruptly and involuntarily shudder awake....
Pressure Points on the Ear That Relieve Pain
Some people make a doctor's appointment at the slightest discomfort, whereas others opt for domestic medicine and natural remedies, using tea with thyme to treat their mild headache. If you're...
How to Quickly Thaw Meat and Fish
Even the most experienced chefs sometimes find themselves in a situation when they need to quickly thaw meat or fish. When things don't go according to plan, you need to...
Chocolate Cake Roll
Swiss roll cakes are a classic with a myriad of possible flavors, fillings, toppings, and even designs. Plus, they are the best when you crave an indulgent treat to accompany...
How to Stay Young and Look Slim In Your Seventies
Can you look like you're forty in your seventies? For many, this sounds improbable, if not impossible. The aging process inevitably affects health, which in turn affects the form and...
Delicious Chocolate Caramel Desserts To Satisfy Your Tastebuds
When it comes to sweets, people claim that the union of chocolate and caramel is the greatest creation of all time. By 'people,' we, of course, mean us because we...
What Is Actually in the Center of Chocolate-Covered Cherries?
An all-time favorite treat, chocolate-covered cherries, also known as cherry cordials, features a sweet, syrupy cherry encased in dark chocolate. Yet have you ever wondered about what is actually inside...
Do You Have Trypophobia: The Fear of Holes?
Do you ever catch yourself thinking that you loathe the look of aerated chocolate? The aversion to the appearance of Aero-type chocolatey bars willed with tiny bubbles that melt in...