Tag: Life & Tradition

Panettone Pudding Is the Perfect Christmas Brunch

It’s rich, it’s festive, and it’s perfect for holiday brunches. Whether you call this oven-baked French toast or bread pudding, the method is still the same: Dried-out bread is soaked in custard and then baked. Panettone is a tall, domed shape bread that is studded with candied fruits. This soft, sweet bread hails from Northern…


Baby Girl Born 13 Weeks Early Was Too Small for Doll Clothes, Now Thriving: ‘Our Little Fighter’

After going into labor 13 weeks early, a mother who lost a son to stillbirth six years prior feared she may also lose her second child, a daughter. But although the newborn baby girl was so tiny that even dolls’ clothes didn’t fit, she proved to be a fighter. With her baby now 5 months…


Photographer Captures Incredible Pictures of a Shark That Appears to Be Smiling

A photographer from Florida has captured a series of images of a shark that appears to be grinning at the camera. John Borys, 54, photographed the famous lemon shark, called Ms. Snooty, who has become well known for her permanently extended jaw, which makes her look like she is smiling. The incredible series of pictures…


Jogger Uses Ring Doorbell Cam to Alert Family to House Fire in Garage—Then Saves Family Dog

One California family might have lost their home and all their pets to a house fire—but for a good Samaritan jogger who used the family’s Ring doorbell camera system to alert them and stave off catastrophe. Scotts Valley mom Courtney Polito, 35, and her kids on Nov. 6 were out of town at her parents’…


The Spirit of San Diego’s Imig Manor Remains Today

It was during the dark days of World War II that a San Diego entrepreneur and former car dealer named Larry Imig decided to risk $2 million on the construction of a glamorous new hotel he would christen Imig Manor. He had a vision that when the war was over, the Golden Age of Hollywood,…


These Fluffy Dinner Rolls Really Rise to the Occasion

The fancy French word for dough shaped in a ball is boule. Bread makers use the same technique to form a tight ball of dough for a large loaf of bread and for small individual dough balls such as these fluffy dinner rolls. While it takes two hands to form a large loaf into a…


What’s Behind the Magic of Live Music?

For months, fans were relegated to watching their favorite singers and musicians over Zoom or via webcasts. Now, live shows—from festivals like Lollapalooza to Broadway musicals—are officially back. The songs that beamed into living rooms during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic may have featured an artist’s hits. But there’s just something magical about seeing music surrounded by other people….


Pop the Cork! 5 Sparkling Wines for Your Holiday Celebrations

The holidays are about spending time with friends and family. Toasts will be made, which calls for something bubbly. To make shopping easy, we’ve created a list of sparkling spirits to cover every occasion and every guest. Just Dance—and Toast Dom Perignon Vintage 2010 Lady Gaga Limited Edition  $239.99 The extraordinary pairing of Dom Perignon…


Holiday Hosting: Tips for Decorating a Buffet Table and Serving Your Guests With Style

Don’t stress about holiday hosting; this no-fuss guide will help you plan a festive gathering. Create a Buffet Centerpiece Add to the holiday cheer of your party table with a creative display. Choose a festive tin or basket. Place some greenery in the center, then fill the container with apples, oranges, or other fruits, top…


Iconic Films: ‘On the Waterfront’: Standing Up for What’s Right, No Matter the Cost

Not Rated| 1h 48min | Crime, Drama, Thriller |1954 Was there a movie when you were younger that was so stirring that it became indelibly lodged in the back of your mind and soul the first time you saw it? “On the Waterfront” (1954) was such a powerful cinematic experience for me that, the first time…