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Rachel Roddy’s recipe for puff pastry and cream sandwich cake

Occasionally, a local eatery named La Triquera offers Millefoglie Vanilla gelato with strawberries among its usual selections like lemon sorbet, tiramisu, and vanilla gelato. It’s possible that you’ve come across the Millefoglie before. But before it appears on the menu, you might find yourself sitting near the entrance, maybe at a dessert trolley or at […]

Meera Sodha’s recipe for crunchy black bean burgers that are vegan

This recipe is totally up my alley. It’s straightforward, packed with flavor, and surprisingly crunchy—so there’s that! Honestly, you could whip it up with your eyes shut, or let a six-year-old take the reins (you know, if it’s that kind of day). The real magic happens with the black beans, which add this wonderful punch. […]

Ways to transform stale bread into a traditional Portuguese soup – recipe

Odey’s vibrant bright green garlic and coriander soup showcases a unique Portuguese method for utilizing stale bread. This recipe reflects traditional Assolda from the Alentejo region. It’s thought to originate from modest beginnings—a clever way to make use of leftovers, enriched by olive oil, herbs, and eggs. Notably, instead of cooking the coriander, garlic, and […]

Bolton: Witkoff as Trump’s representative is a recipe for disaster

Bolton Critiques Trump’s Special Envoy Witkoff Former national security adviser John Bolton has labeled President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, as a “disaster.” During an appearance on CNN with Kasie Hunt, Bolton discussed the challenges faced by the Trump administration, including the selection of Secretary of State Marco Rubio to handle interim duties alongside Witkoff […]

Chinese researchers recreate ancient rice recipe from a 2,000-year-old manuscript

Students Recreate Ancient Rice Dishes with Unusual Results A recent project at Hunan University in China involved students recreating rice dishes based on ancient recipes. The outcome was quite intriguing. Researchers drew inspiration from the “Shi Fang” manuscript, an ancient bamboo text detailing historical Chinese culinary practices, including recipes for various dishes, such as steamed […]

Trump’s Assault on Higher Education: A Recipe for Soaring Trade Deficits!

Trump’s attacks on higher education are driving up the trade deficit  

President Trump’s fascination with the trade deficit seems to have led him along a path where he is missing the “big picture.” In 2024, the US trade deficit reached $918 billion. This imbalance, however, varies significantly across different goods and services. Notably, the $293 billion trade surplus in services acts as a counterbalance to the […]