Tag: Lifestyle

7 Common Laundry Mistakes That Could Be Damaging Your Clothes

Doing laundry involves more than simply tossing clothes into the washing machine and pulling them out when they’re clean. It requires proper prep work, detergent measuring and cleanup to keep fabrics (and your washer and dryer) in top shape. If you’re not careful, certain laundry mistakes can damage your clothing and impact the effectiveness of…


Mushroom Risotto

When deciding what to cook for Valentine’s Day (or, really, any special occasion), it seems like a lot of the time and effort goes into the entrees and the desserts. Of course, you need a perfectly-grilled steak, lobster tail and ooey, gooey chocolate lava cake for a romantic dinner at home. But when it comes to what to serve alongside…


Rise in Young Children Poisoned by Cannabis Is ‘Troubling’: Virginia Poison Center Chief

Virginia has seen a significant rise in unintentional THC poisoning of young children, which is congruent with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent national findings. The Virginia Poison Center at Virginia Commonwealth University reported that the number of children poisoned by foods containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), known as “edibles,” went from three calls in 2018 to 88…


[PREMIERING NOW] William Bouguereau: A Defender of God-Given Art

The 19th-century artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau saw art, just like his predecessors Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Rafael, as a divine calling. He not only excelled in the use of techniques and colors, but also produced over 800 delicate works of art during his lifetime that were greatly cherished all over Europe and the United States. Even…


How to Be a Drone Pilot 

Is a drone a tool used by the film industry and the military for specialized tasks or is it a toy similar to a radio-controlled airplane? The short answer is “yes.” Drones have revolutionized filmmaking by providing an easier, much less expensive way to film scenes from above without the need for a plane or…


Homecoming King: Everything Has Prepared Chef Travis Swikard for This Moment

Crowning the open kitchen of Callie, in San Diego’s East Village, is a sheet of glowing, rust-colored steel that comes to a point in the center—like the bow of a ship, said chef-owner Travis Swikard. Working each evening service, “I stand right there, and it’s me at the helm of my ship coming home, bringing…


Doctors Concerned Avocado Hand Injuries on the Rise

Coinciding with the rise in consumption of the fruit, doctors are seeing more cases of the “avocado hand”—a condition that occurs when a person tries to remove the seed in a dangerous manner and ends up cutting their hand. According to Hass Avocado Board, avocado consumption has tripled since 2000, with Mexico and the U.S….


Avocado Hand: When You Plan to Eat and Avocado and Stab Yourself Instead

Coinciding with the rise in consumption of the fruit, doctors are seeing more cases of the “avocado hand”—a condition that occurs when a person tries to remove the seed in a dangerous manner and ends up cutting their hand. According to Hass Avocado Board, avocado consumption has tripled since 2000, with Mexico and the U.S….


Cooking for Healing—The Many Medicinal Properties of Mint

Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. While the western world has largely replaced these natural remedies with pharmaceuticals, roughly 80 percent of people worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine. This is not surprising considering that more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals are derived or developed from…


This Retro Valentine’s Day Salad Never Goes out of Style

Valentine’s Day is a holiday I embrace. A celebration of love and kindness is my kind of holiday. It’s a way to let your loved ones and dear friends know how much you appreciate them. I like to come up with dishes that celebrate the moment. Usually, it’s a chocolate molten cake or a chocolate…