Seven Savory Ways to Use Up That Last Bit of Easter Ham

Easter is a joyful springtime holiday that tends to leave one with lots of leftover eggs and ham. (These hellfire eggstake care of the egg problem.) (Just do it quickly; were nearing the end of theham safety window.) Make ham egg cups This is a brunch dish that I love to make. The ham will ripple and fold, and thats fine. If you have small ham pieces you might even patchwork the ham a bit....

April 13, 2023 · 2 min · 411 words · Frank Butler

6 Spectacular Survivors of Free Fall

But there have been instances where people have fallen from astounding heights and survived. The explosion tore through the fuselage of the narrow-body jetliner, breaking it apart into three pieces. The wreckage then crashed near the village of Srbska Kamenice in Czechoslovakia. Among the crew wasVesna Vulovic, a 22-year-old Serbian flight attendant who was accidentally placed on the wrong flight. She was temporarily paralyzed below the waist and remained in a coma for several days....

April 12, 2023 · 3 min · 445 words · Jacob Rollins

It's Time to Start Growing Your Own Seedlings

Here is a cheap way to take advantage of my experience and grow your own tiny baby garden starts. Since you wont need a whole package, you’re able to definitely go in with a friend. Ask in your localFacebook garden group, which will also act as your support group throughout the journey. (Gardeners are surprisingly generous souls.) (The same for peppers and basil.) you could certainly buy somesix packsorfour-inch pots; you might even have some from last year laying around....

April 12, 2023 · 3 min · 534 words · Teresa Blake

Five Things That Could Save Your Life If You're Immunocompromised

Hello from day 1,113 of isolation. Its me, your immunocompromised friend in hell. You already know you are your best advocate. Here are the five actions that really could preserve your life. The good news is that its easier now: You just get the thebivalentbooster, and youre done. If you havent gotten it (and can medically do so), times a wastin. Some folks are trying to get scripts from physicians for an additional bivalent booster, and many have success....

April 11, 2023 · 2 min · 285 words · Ellen Smith

Masabumi Hosono: The Disgraced Titanic Survivor

Hosono survived the disaster, but going back home had to face the scorn of his native people. In 1910, Hosono was working as the railroad director for the Ministry of Transport. Sinking of the Titanic by Willy Stower (18641931). On the night of 15 April, the ship stuck an iceberg and breached its hull. Water started to pour in. It was certain the ship was going down. Hosono was awakened by a steward....

April 7, 2023 · 2 min · 356 words · Lisa Fuentes

This Flourless Coconut Cake Is Perfect for Snacking

Every coconut lover knows the homely drupe packs big flavor inside its hairy shell. This flourless coconut cake is moist, tender, and downright snackable. Its gluten-free, Easter-worthy, Passover-friendly, but simple enough to serve as an everyday snacking cake. With only six ingredients, this cake is a straightforward path to contentment. I was never one of those kids that needed to be convinced to like coconut. This cake has the same coconut-centric style....

April 7, 2023 · 3 min · 532 words · Cynthia Sullivan

TikTok Diet Culture Is Ruining Cottage Cheese

TikTok is Pinterest for the younger generation. Its where they go for recipes, product recommendations, and tips that will change your life. TikTok is their Pinterest, and cottage cheese ice cream is their banana ice cream. If you were on Pinterest during its height of popularity, you likely saw this ice cream. If you like chocolate-covered frozen bananas, you would probably enjoy it. I enjoy it myself. Instead of cutting calories, were adding protein, and people are using cottage cheese to do just that....

April 7, 2023 · 2 min · 308 words · Zachary Martinez

This Three-Ingredient Matzo Confection is Sweet and Salty Perfection

Matzo crunch is a sweet treat thats all about the texture. As the name implies, its a crunch-fest. The beauty of this Passover-friendly dessert lies in its simplicity and decadent flavor. Theres no need to complicate a good thing. Make this quick, shareable, vegan dessert with only three ingredients. Matzo crunch is a layered confection of whole matzo crackers, hard-crack caramel, and dark chocolate. Your preference and dairy limitations will dictate the kind of chocolate you use....

April 6, 2023 · 2 min · 354 words · Clinton Reid

Lies I Tell Myself in the Gym

Sometimes its important to be honest with yourself. Do youreallywant to pursue that fitness goal, or are you feeling pressured into it? But sometimes, honesty is overrated. I lie to myself in the gym all the time, and maybe you should, too. To be clear, there is a time and a place for lying. Honesty is good when it comes to making long-term plans. And your silly little brain may want to talk itself out of having to do any work whatsoever....

April 5, 2023 · 3 min · 521 words · Brendan Robinson

The 1956 Olympic Flame Hoax

The 1956 Summer Olympics was held in Australia. Then, in Sydney, something funny happened. A cheer went up from the crowd. The police shepherded him towards the mayor and the athlete thrust the torch into his hands. Hills realized to his horror that it was not the Olympic torch, but a crudely constructed replica. The stalk was a chair leg painted silver. The mayor regained his composure and addressed the crowd: That was a trial run....

March 31, 2023 · 2 min · 309 words · Valerie Jackson

Why You Shouldn't Gloat (Even When It Feels Good)

Are you gloating today? A lot of us have hoped for the indictment of Donald Trump for a long time. This is true across the map. If youre thinking, Good. Supporters of Trumpshouldfeel bad. Theyre awful, maybe youre right. They would say the same about you, Im sure. But you cant do anything about other people. Youre better than they are, right? But you havent actually done anything worthwhile. Chances are youre only reinforcing the sense of tribal identity that keeps us at each others throats....

March 31, 2023 · 2 min · 349 words · Stephanie Combs

Make a Lazy Version of This Classic French Onion Sauce

Onions are popularhere at Skillet. Raw or cooked, whole or chopped, they can bring balance and distinctly savory flavors to a dish. One of my favorite ways to sneak in the complexity of this delightful allium is in a sauce. Boost your savory dishes with a lazy soubise sauce. (He can handle some dairy, but heavy cream is a hard no for him.) Classically, the roux is transformed into a bechamel separately and reserved....

March 30, 2023 · 3 min · 466 words · Laura Ruiz

These Restaurant Rewards Programs Give You the Most Free Food

Youll also get $15 off for every 200 points you earn. Au Bon Pain:Get a free coffee and bakery item by signing up to theirreward program. Here are all of theirlocations. Baskin Robbins: Download and register on theBaskin Robins appfor a free scoop of ice cream. Check outhow close you areto a store. Backyard Burgers: Sign up to theirrewards programand get a free Backyard Classic burger. Its a good deal if you live nearone of the locations....

March 30, 2023 · 2 min · 345 words · Eduardo Bailey