Makes about 7 dozen cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 2/3 cup granulated white sugar 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons milk, whole or 2 percent 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional (may also use other extracts or citrus zest to flavor) Food coloring, optional 2…
Pepperkaker (Norwegian Gingerbread Cookies)
Makes about 7 dozen medium-sized cookies 2/3 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup golden syrup (see Notes) 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as…
Back to the Future: A Review of the ‘Childcraft’ Books
The small North Carolina town in which I lived from ages 5 to 12 had no public library. A book mobile did visit our street, at least during the summers, and the arrival of that van brought moms and kids streaming from their houses and yards, excited to board this library on wheels and take…
How to Store Bread to Keep It Fresher Longer
Bread has a certain shelf life, beyond which it can go stale, become moldy, and, in a short time, become inedible. It’s possible to extend its delicious lifespan, once you understand the ins and outs of how to store bread. It’s the starch in any baked goods that makes them become stale. Exposure to air…
Talented Golden Retriever Sits Patiently as He Balances Any and All Food on His Head
This talented golden retriever has taken the internet by storm with his amazing skill of balancing just about any food on his head. Four-year-old Dexter from Derby, England, has been demonstrating his exemplary skills with typical household food products such as oranges, pizzas, and eggs. Brothers Benjamin, 24, and Oliver Watts, 18, have been posting Dexter’s content…
Migraine Increases Risk of Severe Skin Sensitivity
December 1, 2021
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People with migraines experience sensitivity to sound, smell, and light. During some recent studies, researchers have found that migraine can also lead to severe skin sensitivity. This side effect of migraine is called allodynia—pain that is triggered by something that isn’t usually painful, for instance, rubbing one’s head, wearing necklaces, putting on clothes, combing hair,…
Amazing Japanese Artist Hand Cuts 3-Dimensional Octopus From a Single Sheet of Paper
Rendered by hand and as delicate as fine lace, this Japanese artist’s paper-cut art is winning people over with its impressive and incredible details. Born in 1973, Masayo Fukuda—known as “Kiriken Masayo”—has mastered the art of kirigami, or paper cutting, with about 30 years spent studying the intricate practice. The talented artist who hails from…
Siblings Abandoned as Babies Over Half a Century Ago Reunite: ‘A Special Relationship’
A brother and sister abandoned as babies, who found one another after a five-decade search, have discovered that a third baby left in a phone box is also their full sibling. The trio have since come together and forged an inseparable bond. David McBride, 59, was abandoned in a shopping bag on the front seat…
2 Chiefs, of Police and Fire Dept, Lived Parallel Lives—Retire on Same Day After 43 Years
December 1, 2021
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The chiefs of police and fire department in Hanover, Massachusetts, have lived practically parallel lives. After 43 years serving the same community, both are retiring simultaneously as 2021 winds to a close. The two men, Walter L. Sweeney of Hanover Police Department and Fire Chief Jeff Blanchard, born just four days apart, were friends in…
These 2-Toned Mashed Potatoes Are the Perfect Fall Side Dish
In this recipe, Yukon Gold potatoes and sweet potatoes are roughly mashed together with leeks for a beautiful mottled white-and-orange take on mashed potatoes. The creme fraiche topping offers a tangy counterpoint. 2-Toned Mashed Potatoes Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves 12 1 tablespoon buttermilk plus 2/3 cup, divided 2 tablespoons creme…
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