We breakfasted each morning on soft sheets of warm bread, quince jam and spoonfuls of thick, sour cream. We cut wedges of chilled watermelon, squeezed sweet-sour oranges and cracked fat walnuts. There were bowls of mint and basil to pick at and luminous, treacle-textured molasses of pomegranate, mulberry and date, to trickle over jagged crumbs […]
Home bakers rarely throw away bread. This makes total sense: so much effort goes into making a loaf that it’s madness to chuck out anything that doesn’t make it to the table or lunchbox before going stale. The same should apply to any bread, really: there are plenty of ways to use up leftovers, from […]
Easy DIY projects may be less challenging but they are never less beautiful or useful! Start your journey to becoming a DIY expert today! Easy DIY Projects To Start Honing Your Crafting Skills I used to be content with just buying whatever is available in stores– from accessories and clothes to lotion and lamps. I wouldn’t even bother thinking how […]
It’s time to have some fun with fleece fabric craft ideas! Keep busy with these cute and useful DIY projects you can do with your friends and family! Fleece is an essential fabric come winter time. Soft and fuzzy yet surprisingly durable and warm, this fabric is a must for your jackets, scarves, and other winter gear. But […]
Having a wood lamp is so convenient. They’re a good bedside accessory and source of light when you want a bit of light amidst the darkness. A small source of illumination sets the mood when you just want to lie in bed and relax. If you agree, then what you need is an awesome wood lamp! It’s […]
Tangled yarn! Everybody who loves knitting knows the pain of tangled yarns. I know too well the frustration while untangling and knowing that your yarn is not as clean as you want it to be. If you want to avoid this catastrophe, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some clever yarn bowl craft […]
Making a DIY throw pillow to decorate your living room with is a great idea to pass the time. If sewing is your hobby and you want some living room decorations, you’re in luck! You can now use your skills to make some of these DIY throw pillows. Read on and choose from these 8 wonderful […]
If you’re immediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the trash, you could be missing out on some powerful nutrients—and losing money in the process. Citrus peel Don’t just squeeze lemon over fish and toss out the rind. According to Lauren Popeck RD, LD/Nof Orlando Health Physician Group, there’s some great use for lemon […]
You know to avoid raw meat and eggs. But there are plenty of other foods that you definitely want to cook before eating, and some of them might surprise you. Potatoes Yes, this tuber-iffic mealtime staple should never be eaten raw! “Eating potatoes raw can cause bloating and undesirable gastrointestinal effects, because potatoes contain starches that are resistant […]
Crafted out of the desert, Palm Springs still rocks nearly a century after it was created. Just ask Obama. The former US President is a regular visitor and he is just one of a long list of superstars who have holidayed or indeed lived here. Glitterati of yesteryear would escape to Palm Springs from their gruelling filming schedules […]