Tag: Life & Tradition

Driver Mesmerized by Swarm of Thousands of Mobula Rays in Baja—and the Photos Are Surreal

A young 27-year-old divemaster from Thailand was leading an expedition off the coast of Baja California when she witnessed a breathtaking sight—and managed to capture it on her underwater camera. Hoping to swim with marlin in Magdalena Bay last November, Pier Nirandara and her group stumbled across a few thousand mobula rays swarming in perfect…


Chocolate Meets Pumpkin in a Festive Cake

Looking for a Halloween dessert? This tender, moist chocolate cake uses pureed pumpkin to replace much of the fat and is delicately seasoned with classic fall flavors. Glazed Chocolate-Pumpkin Bundt Cake Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 1/2 hours (including cooling time) Serves 16 For the Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat…


Couple Share Their Home With 7 Huge Newfoundland Dogs: ‘They Aren’t the Breed for Everyone’

Only an animal lover can feel the immense joy and love this family experiences sharing their home with seven huge Newfoundland dogs. Emma Bone, 33, and her husband, Mark, 40, spend hours on end grooming and walking the pups; the couple haven’t been able to go on holiday in years in order to look after…


Severely Beaten and Left Alone to Die, Boy Becomes ‘Happiest Child’ After Rescue and Rehab

A battered child, outcast by his family on suspicion of being a witch, was on death’s door when an NGO found him alone on the streets of Nigeria. The child was so weak and sick, his rescuers feared he would die. Yet today, almost two years since Saviour’s rescue and rehabilitation, he is one of…


Crispy, Buttery Potato Roses Are the Impressive Side You Need

Potato roses are thinly sliced potatoes that are soaked, seasoned, and formed into roses in a muffin tin. They’re a sweet way to show someone (or yourself) that you care, to demonstrate your artistic prowess, or to just have a little fun with your food. Serve them with just about anything you’re cooking—I keep fantasizing…


6 Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas to Steal From Restaurants

By nature, home kitchens have always been a more casual and more intimate version of a restaurant—but that doesn’t have to mean that they can’t be as efficient as a bustling restaurant kitchen. To make your kitchen as efficient as you are, it’s a good idea to look to the pros for ideas. Between prep,…


Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Good Food, Art, and Culture

When my husband and I moved to Central Pennsylvania nearly six years ago, I was nervous about leaving behind the academic and artistic world of downtown Pittsburgh, where we had been living. For the duration of our time there, we filled our weekends with readings, art shows, museum exhibits, and lectures. We were never short…


Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Rio Grande’: The Fantastic Finale to John Ford’s Cavalry Trilogy

Passed | 1h 45min | Romance, Western | 1950 After I’d watched 1949’s “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,” I learned that it was part of director John Ford’s “Cavalry Trilogy.” I recently watched and reviewed the first film in the series, 1948’s “Fort Apache,” and now I’ve seen 1950’s “Rio Grande.” I’m actually glad that…


Classic Pot Roast, French-Style

Did you notice? Yes, the days are getting shorter, the nights longer, and the temperature is dipping. Just in time comes a simple recipe for classic French pot roast to enjoy on a chilly night. What’s the difference between this dish and our American pot roast? Usually, a classic Yankee pot roast calls for water or…


Dear Next Generation: ‘Live Like Your Word Is Everything’

I was born in the year 1947 and have lived a very full life and learned many lessons over the years. In my early years, right was right and wrong was wrong. It was not hard to tell the difference. Today that is not so true. Situation ethics have become the rule too many times…