May 05 2024
Schug is a Middle Eastern hot sauce that originated in Yemen. It can be either red or green, depending on the color of hot chili peppers used. Adding toasted almonds to jalapeño-based schug makes for a flavorful pesto. Serve with crispy Asian-style dumplings for a delicious meal that’s sure to impress. “The great thing about …
Apr 29 2024
Japanese bedding can look very different from the bed-and-mattress setup common in the United States. Traditional futon bedding is designed to be flexible, compact, and easy to store, while modern Japanese homes may use everything from floor futons to Western-style mattresses and platform beds. That means there is no single type of “Japanese bed sheet.” …
Apr 14 2024
Whether you know your way around the kitchen like a chef or are still perfecting toast, we all face our share of culinary conundrums. Here’s a roundup of solutions to some common kitchen calamities: Does your water boil over? Place a spoon across the top of the pot to keep it from boiling over. Is your …
Apr 13 2024
We Canadians know and love the Nanaimo bar, but did you know that peanut butter was invented in Canada too? There’s no better way to show your true patriot love than with this peanutty twist on the classic Canadian dessert. Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 10 minutes Chilling time: 30 …
Apr 10 2024
Walk down almost any cleaning aisle and you will see bottles labeled “natural,” “green,” “plant-based,” “non-toxic,” or “eco-friendly.” The problem is that those words do not always tell you very much. Some cleaning products genuinely reduce environmental impact through safer ingredients, concentrated formulas, refillable packaging, or independent certification. Others rely mostly on attractive packaging and …
Apr 06 2024
If you go to any local coffee roaster asking about those bags that coffee beans come in, it’s likely the roaster will offer some to you. The things are like pallets. They’re everywhere, free for the taking, you just have to know where to get them. What’s more, they’re super useful for projects around the …
Mar 29 2024
Yellow stains on bed sheets are common, especially on white and light-colored bedding. They often appear gradually around the areas where your body rests most heavily, such as the pillow area, upper sheet, or center of the mattress. The discoloration usually develops from a combination of sweat, body oils, skincare products, detergent residue, mineral buildup, …
Mar 29 2024
Every year I have boiled those wonderful eggs so that I could spend a few hours coating myself in food dye just for the simple enjoyment of the experience. For all children, egg dying is a wonderful experience and my children look forward to it every year. My biggest problem with dying eggs was that I …
Mar 24 2024
A little prep in the morning will go a long way in creating a flavourful and nutritious family meal that cooks while you are at work. Start with spice-coated chicken and a healthy pantry staple pasta sauce. Let it simmer all day in the slow cooker. Finish it off with rich Greek yogurt and lime …
Mar 12 2024
Gardening clothes do not need to be complicated, but the right outfit can make a big difference when you are bending, kneeling, carrying soil, pruning shrubs, or working outside in hot sun. The best gardening clothes are comfortable, breathable, durable, and appropriate for the weather. They should also protect your skin from sun, scratches, thorns, …
