Happy National Bouillabaisse Day! Now say that three times fast. If you can’t, it’s okay — you can still have fun and enjoy this classic French seafood stew on December 14th. This rich, flavorful, and comforting dish sure hits the spot on cold winter’s day. Bouillabaisse tops the list of must-have cuisine while visiting France, […]
Smell is the sense that is most closely connected to our memories, which is why the scent of freshly baked gingerbread might magically beam you right back to your grandmother’s kitchen, or picking up on a hint of pine sap can remind you of that Christmas when Santa finally brought you a Tickle Me Elmo. The good people at Miller […]
At this Fall’s fashion week, you couldn’t help but notice one thing on various runways: red tights. They were at Hermès, Theory, and Burberry, where models wore them with head-to-toe red looks. Although red tights were a staple of the indie-sleaze era, for their comeback, it’s all about how you style them. And what has made red […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned the public against scanning any old QR code in a consumer alerts blog last week. Naturally, the warning comes down to security and privacy — bad actors can put QR codes in inconspicuous places or send them via text or email, then just sit back and wait for a payday in […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, where we’re dreaming of a White Christmas, dashing through the snow, and all that goes with it. But as CNN reports, new analysis and maps from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that snowfall is declining globally as temperatures warm because of human-caused climate change. But less snow […]
Peach Fuzz is Pantone’s official color of the year for 2024, which also marks the 25th anniversary of the company’s annual hue forecasting. “Peach Fuzz brings belonging, inspires recalibration and an opportunity for nurturing, conjuring up an air of calm,” said Leatrice Eisman, Executive Director at the Pantone Color Institute, in a statement announcing the news. “Peach Fuzz […]
As we approach the end of 2023, you may be feeling ready to reclaim healthy fitness habits, prepping yourself to hit the ground running with resolutions… this January. Aside from signing up for annual Turkey Trots and Santa Runs, or squeezing in time at a crowded gym, how can you keep your body moving and […]
The Hubble Space Telescope resumed science observations on Friday after ground teams spent most of the last three weeks assessing the performance of a finicky gyroscope, NASA said. As ArsTechnica reports, the troublesome gyroscope is a critical part of the observatory’s pointing system. Hubble’s gyros measure how fast the spacecraft is turning, helping the telescope […]
There are not many days left before 2023 comes to an end, but there is still one more major astronomical event that is about to put on a dazzling display in the night sky — and folks who miss the show may have to wait until the spring for the next chance to see another […]
Year after year, as we approach the holidays, we all get plenty of invites to parties, soirees, and cocktail hours. While it’s fabulous to celebrate with friends, sip champagne, and dine on the finest fare, with every invite, you may find yourself obsessing over creating the best and brightest holiday party outfit, that typically includes any […]