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The Chefs Putting Indigenous Culinary Traditions in the Limelight

In an era when people are more interested in trying and cooking so-called fusion food and experimentation in the kitchen, a few attempts to swim against the tide are in vogue, especially in keeping indigenous culinary traditions alive. You can spot a handful of chefs who prefer to be purists when making yummy dishes. California ...

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Louis Trevino and Vincent Medina.

What Is Your Intuition and Why Do You Need It?

In life, people have to analyze a lot of things and make a number of decisions. However, the truth is, you can’t always get enough information to logically analyze the authenticity or reliability of the things and people around you. How do you make decisions or come to a conclusion on various subjects without credible ...

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Wooden signpost with the words 'Trust your gut' painted on it.

Homage to Donatello, the Works of a Great Master

There are many iconic artists and sculptors who took the Italian renaissance to dizzying heights and one of them is Donatello di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, commonly referred to as Donatello. Born in Florence, Italy, in the 14th century, he belonged to a well-known family. He got into stone carving early in life. He became ...

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Danatello.

The Power of Yoga: Guide to a Healthy Life

Yoga is among the best exercise programs that have proven benefits and have endured the test of time. So, what is it? What are the health benefits of this old exercise routine, and how can you get started? What is yoga all about? It is not just an exercise method to boost your physique, but ...

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A yoga class.

Lady Uses Leftover Flowers to Spread Joy

It is not uncommon to come across people who spend time doing good deeds. For some of these people, making a difference in the lives of others is their main goal while others simply want to make people feel good. Patricia Gallagher belongs to the second category. A resident of Philadelphia, this woman gives donated ...

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A bouquet of flowers.

Top 10 Relationship Deal-Breakers

When you’re dating someone new, it can be hard to know if a relationship will work long-term. Often, people date several people at once in a non-exclusive setup to test the waters so that they can figure out which potential partners are worth their time and which aren’t. But even then, some people still get ...

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An angry couple sitting on a sofa.

Water: The Life Blood of the Planet

Fresh ice water is so refreshing on a hot summer’s day! But here’s the thing — take away that water, and you have nothing. If you look at the Earth from space, you will see that most of our planet is liquid. However, the vast majority is salt water and unusable for human consumption. According to ...

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Icebergs in the Arctic.

8 Precautions to Be Aware of Before Drinking Tea

Tea is growing in popularity, as an increasing number of studies reveal that it is rich in beneficial antioxidants that may boost your health. Drinking tea, especially green tea, is beneficial as it may help prevent cardiovascular diseases and certain forms of cancer. Some precautions you need to be aware of 1. Do not drink tea on an ...

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A steaming cup of oolong tea sits on a board with tea making accessories.