Enhancing the simple
Saffron is an exquisite spice with an illustrious past. It is a triple game of the senses. The honey-like smell, unique flavor and intense color of saffron are easily infused into a variety of dishes. There really is nothing like it and absolutely no substitute for it. Why is saffron the most expensive spice? There are no modern shortcuts to […]
For any woman who has been trying to conceive, finding out she is pregnant is the best news! (Of course, second only to the wedding proposal.) Once the wedding is over and the ceremony and celebration time is set, finding out that the two of you will be expecting a new baby is an amazing feeling for any couple. New […]
On the dashboard of my personal financial software, there is a number. Financial gurus tell me that this number is one of the three most important in my life. Another is my credit score. The third is my age. (After all, I can shape the other two only if I’m still kicking.) I certainly don’t measure myself against these numbers. […]
Little is known of the early history of Japanese Kokeshi wooden dolls. One school of thought believes that Kokeshi dolls have their origins in spiritualistic religious practice. Wooden dolls were thought to contain the spiritual essence of the dead and were often made for honorary remembrance. The modern history of Japanese Kokeshi dolls began in the later part of the […]
David “Avocado” Wolfe is considered by his peers to be one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition. David Wolfe is the author of many nutrition books including Amazing Grace, Naked Chocolate, Eating For Beauty, and the Sunfood Diet Success System. This is David Wolfe and he shares with us three of the raw organic foods that we must have […]
3 natural ways to stop sweating. Natural Cure Excessive Sweating Just think that today, Hyperhidrosis affects 5% of the population, and only 40% of people who suffer from it seek medical attention to find the right treatment. Hyperhidrosis has become an epidemic! Antiperspirant is usually the first line of defense against hyperhidrosis. But if you’re concerned about your health, you […]
So you’ve finally brought home the puppy you’ve always wanted. Once the excitement wears off, you will quickly remember that cocker spaniel potty training is extremely important. If you don’t properly train your pup, the whole house could end up needing carpet replacement or hardwood floors sanded and re-stained. That’s certainly not something you want to go through. One of […]
Corn has been around for centuries. When the Pilgrims reached the New England coast in 1620, the flour they brought with them had spoiled. Fortunately, the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow and grind corn, and these skills helped them survive. Many historic corn recipes have also survived, and each region of the US seems to have a favorite. […]
“Silk flower” has become a generic term used to refer to any fabric flower and many of the newer chemical compounds that produce not only life-like, but almost life-like plants and flower buds. They are also called artificial flowers, fake flowers, and the now beloved term used by many florists, permanent botanists. They vary in material, quality, and apparent skill […]
Compound nouns are nouns that have been created by joining two words. There are three types. – United (entrance/bathroom/water park) – Open (post office / real estate / night watchman) – With script (mother-in-law / surprise box) When you’re teaching compound nouns to your students, it makes sense to spend most of your time exploring the joined type. This is […]