Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but they’re also amazing sniffers. Their ability to detect explosives or illegal substances has long been understood but we’re just scratching the surface. Recent studies have shown that dogs are able to detect … Discuss
cabbage and mushroom “lasagna”
In July, because I make no sense at all, I decided to knock an item off my To Cook list that’s been there since 2010, a golden, bubbling, layered dish of mushrooms, cabbage, thinly sliced potatoes bound with a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9chamel_sauce">bechamel</a> sauce and topped with cheese. Talk about beach eats! But a craving is a...
‘Ravenous, Hairy Ogre’ Microbe May Represent Entirely New Branch on the Tree of Life
Who needs aliens, when there are bizarre life forms still to be discovered in Canada? Scientists recently detected two previously unknown species of microbes in a Canadian dirt sample, and the specimens were so unusual that the researchers had to … Discuss
Sucking your baby’s pacifier might protect them from allergies, a study says
Your baby’s pacifier falls on the floor. Before giving it back to your child, do you wash it in a sink or, perhaps reluctantly, clean it with your own saliva? Don’t feel too guilty if you chose the latter, because a new study suggests that a mother’s … Discuss
Lemon Chicken and Rice Soup
The best kind of comfort in a bowl! It’s so cozy and heartwarming, using a whole chicken for the most amazing homemade broth! So we packed our bags and left LA to head to Manhattan for Thanksgiving this year. And I kid you not. It was the coldest Thanksgiving in New York’s City history since...