Time has taught me that some work – such as hiring house cleaner is worth for money I like living in a tidy house and I always keep my house. I especially like a plate of berry apples on the light yellow table, the smell of the dry bed sheets on clothes line, and a … Read more
The brain development that enabled reasoning skills to evolve during months 24–36 continues this year. As well as learning how to be flexible and developing memory skills, your toddler also becomes more empathetic and starts to understand that not everyone sees things the way she does. “As her imagination begins to develop, she is able … Read more
As with most of the world’s wonders, many said that the Golden Gate Bridge could never be built – the span was too wide, the ocean too powerful and deep, and the cost too great. But to many more, the Golden Gate, the name John Fremont gave the splendid strait in 1844 , demanded the … Read more
Midtown Fifth Avenue is New York’s best-known boulevard and home to three of its most famous buildings. In the late 1800s, it was lined with mansions belonging to prominent families, but as retailers moved north in the 1900s, society fled uptown. One of the former mansions that remains is the Cartier building, reputedly acquired from … Read more
If the Planner Isn’t Working Problem: The planner doesn’t provide enough room for all of the information you need to include. note The More Time Mom’s Family Organizer wall calendar features big squares to write in, along with reminder stickers for important events and a pocket to contain loose paperwork. Suggested retail: $17.75. Website: www.flylady.net … Read more
Virginia Utermohlen on Taste Sensitivity Virginia Utermohlen is an associate professor of nutritional sciences at Cornell University, where she studies individual differences in taste and smell sensitivity and how those differences relate to our personality and ability to perform. Do different people taste things differently? Yes, there are genetic variations all over the place. We … Read more
The Empire State Building is the tallest and most famous skyscraper in New York. More than 120 million visitors, including the rock group Kiss and Queen Elizabeth II, have gazed down on the city from the Observatory since it opened in 1931. Planned in the prosperous 1920s by the architectural firm of Shreve, Lamb, and … Read more
Adjusting for Body Clocks You’re probably familiar with the fact that some people are “night people,” whereas others are “morning people.” Actually, about 10 percent of the population are morning types, and 20 percent are nighttime types; the other 70 percent don’t tend to either extreme. You may already have a good idea of whether … Read more
6. Others In addition to the primary sensations of taste, our taste buds also respond to oral irritation brought about by hot peppers (typically from the chemical capsaicin), cooling sensations (typically menthol from plants like peppermint), and carbonation. The reaction to hot peppers is governed by a neurotransmitter called substance P (P is for pain
Louvre Collections Collections floorplan French Paintings This superb collection ranges from the 14th century to 1848 and includes works by such artists as Jean Watteau, Georges de la Tour and JH Fragonard. French Sculpture Highlights include the Tomb of Philippe Pot by Antoine le Moiturier, the Marly Horses and works by Pierre Puget in the … Read more
5. Kitchen Pruning Keeping your countertops and cupboards junk-free is just as important as having enough storage space for all of your kitchen accoutrements. By pruning out unused or uncommonly used items, you’ll find it easier to locate the everyday items. Start by inventorying the gadgets you have in your drawers. Anything that you haven’t … Read more
3. Sour Sour tastes are caused by acids in foods. The sensation of sourness is detected by part of the taste bud (ion channels) interacting with the hydrogen ions in the acids. Quite literally, your sour taste buds are a primitive chemical pH tester. In cooking, lemon juice and vinegar are commonly used to make … Read more
One of the world’s most impressive museums, the Louvre contains some 35,000 priceless objects. Built as a fortress by King Philippe-Auguste in 1190, Charles V (1364–80) was the first king to make it his home. In the 16th century François I replaced it with a Renaissance-style palace and founded the royal art collection with 12 … Read more
3. Uniform Storage Containers There are several benefits to using food-grade storage containers for bulk items such as flours, sugars, salts, beans, rices, cereals, grains, pastas, lentils, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, etc. Using standard-sized containers makes optimal use of space, and using plastic containers for storage keeps pantry moths in check. Pantry moths (weevils) can … Read more
You’ll have an easier time seasoning dishes if you understand the five primary tastes the tongue can detect, as well as how it responds to “other” things (for example, the chemicals that give hot peppers their kick, carbonated drinks their effervescence, and peppermint candies their cooling sensation). When cooking, regardless of the recipe and technique, … Read more
Thankfully, year 3–4 can sometimes feel like the calm after the storm for parents. Your toddler will still be having tantrums and testing limits, but with her newfound understanding of what’s right and what’s not, she will be eager to do things correctly in order to win your approval. “Rebecca is developing a very loving … Read more
A kitchen that has been thoughtfully organized greatly helps in the process of preparing a meal. You will have a more relaxed time cooking if you are able to quickly find what you are looking for and have confidence that you have the right tool for the task at hand. 1.Retrieval Julia Child’s kitchen took … Read more
British Museum Collections Classical colonnade, British Museum Floorplan Middle East Some 6,000 years of history start with the spectacular carved reliefs from the Assyrian palace of Nineveh. Ancient Egyptian and Sudanese Mummies and sarcophagi are among 70,000 objects in one of the world’s greatest collections. Greek and Roman Antiquities Highlights from the Classical world (c.3000 … Read more
DIY Lego Ice Cream Maker Don’t have an ice cream maker, but have a pile of Lego bricks? Make your own ice cream maker! Ice cream is made from a base (traditionally, milk or cream with flavorings added) that’s agitated as it freezes. Stirring the base as it sets prevents the ice crystals that form … Read more
Healthy sweets It’s always a good idea to encourage your little ones to enjoy the natural sweetness of foods, but when you need a little something to make tart foods more palatable, go for honey (after 12 months), molasses, or maple syrup. Unlike refined sugar, these sweeteners are rich in nutrients that will encourage health … Read more