A stuck zipper is incredibly annoying but it’s easy to fix with a bar of soap. Rub the soap onto the teeth of the zipper and you’ll see it will run perfectly smoothly again.... Read More...
Ingredients 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon to 2 Tablespoons fat-free milk 2 cups frozen unsweetened peach slices, chopped ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice 4 (9-inch) pieces ready-to-use crepes ½ teaspoon powdered... Read More...
Apart from the fact that you should eat enough vegetables in general, there’s one vegetable that really arms you against the flu: the mushroom. Mushrooms are chock full of vitamins and mineral that do a lot of good for your immune system. In traditional... Read More...
Ingredients 6 dried whole-grain lasagna noodles 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ of a (12 ounce) package frozen cooked winter squash, thawed ( ⅔ cup) ½ of a (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry ( ⅓ cup) ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½... Read More...
Are your nails a little yellow? In a small bowl, mix together one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with two tablespoons of baking soda. It will form a paste and start to foam a little bit. Rub the paste onto and under your nails and let this sit and soak for... Read More...
Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Nonstick cooking spray ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil ½ teaspoon Dijon-style... Read More...
Coloring your hair with potato peels sounds completely ridiculous of course, but it works! Potato peels contain an enzyme called catecholase. This enzyme is used in cosmetic products aimed at evening out skin tones. However, while it evens out your skin this... Read More...
Ingredients 7 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 shallots, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Zest of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 (5 to 6-ounce) halibut fillets 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 bunch... Read More...
Freeze your onions! Although the fridge doesn’t do them a lot of good, you can freeze them perfectly fine. Now, we don’t recommend dumping entire onions in your freezer. Slice them up, put them in a resealable bag and you’ll be able to keep them in your... Read More...
Ingredients 4 large portobello mushroom caps ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach ½ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped... Read More...
A shirt that’s supposed to be white but no longer is is not exactly a pretty sight. Socks also discolor within no time which is less of a big deal because when they’re inside your shoes, nobody sees them anyway. When shirts lose their white shine after a... Read More...
Ingredients 1 medium spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds) 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium... Read More...
A new art festival will liven up downtown Liverpool this May. Eventide art festival is the brainchild of two local artisans, Stacey Smart-Chandler and Brittany Wentzell, and is slated for May 11. As Smart-Chandler explains, while there are many festivals that... Read More...
It’s very easy to repair a dent by yourself! All you need is a kettle with hot water and a toilet plunger. Fill a kettle with water and boil it. As soon as the water is boiling, you take the kettle out to your car and pour the water onto the dent and the... Read More...
Ingredients 1 pound prepared pizza dough, preferably whole-wheat All-purpose flour for rolling Cornmeal for sprinkling ½ cup prepared marinara sauce 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1 red bell pepper with a deep curve at the... Read More...
The Region of Queens Municipal Council has rejected a cell phone tower proposal that was slated to go up at the end of Meadow Pond Lane. In January, a public hearing was held in council chambers, where about two dozen members of the public came out to listen.... Read More...
Mix together some juice from a pickle jar with vinegar and honey. These substances are all good for your stomach. One sip from this sour mixture before dinner can properly prevent heartburn. It might sound contradictory to drink something so sour to prevent... Read More...
INGREDIENTS 250g dried figs, trimmed 200g plain flour, plus extra to roll 175g cold butter, cubed 2 tablespoons iced water 3 eggs 1/2 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste 2-3 Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced EQUIPMENT Food processor... Read More...
The Region of Queens municipality is sending a long list of questions about the potential fin fish farm expansion in Liverpool Bay, but is still taking a neutral stance overall. In council on Feb. 12, councilors voted to send the letter to Kelly Cove Salmon,... Read More...
How does it work? It’s very simple. Grab an empty paper towel tube or an empty toilet roll. Most paper towel tubes are a little sturdier than toilet rolls, so they work a little better but if you don’t have one of those a toilet roll will work fine as well.... Read More...
Ingredients 1 cup chopped carrot 1 banana 1 kiwi, peeled 1 apple – peeled, cored, and sliced 1 cup chopped pineapple 1 cup ice cubes Directions 1. Blend the carrot, banana, kiwi, apple, pineapple, and ice cubes in a blender until... Read More...
You might have noticed before that gymnasts and weightlifters use chalk powder to dry their sweaty hands and gain more grip. This same trick works on all kinds of greases and oils. The next time you’ve accidentally gotten a grease stain in your favorite... Read More...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped, plus leaves for topping 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Madras-style... Read More...
When you want to get the perfect soft-boiled egg, it’s all about timing. Bring a pot of water up to a boil on the stove and then turn down the heat a bit. Carefully place the eggs in the pot and start timing at this point, no sooner. If you’re only boiling... Read More...
Ingredients 1 uncured turkey hot dog ½ cup chopped seeded cucumber ½ cup shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix) ¼ cup chopped red onion ¼ of an avocado, chopped 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon lime... Read More...