Well cut white shirts, snazzy tees and simple dresses are fantastic and versatile additions to any wardrobe. Not to mention that they are literally cooler to wear in hot weather, since darker colours tend to absorb more heat.
In a world where potato chips, fried chicken and candy exist, it can be hard to get children to eat their greens. Given that a healthy, balanced diet means that one third of our meals should consist of fruits and vegetables, the mission to feed them right can be quite a challenge. Here are some handy ideas to get your kids more excited about their greens.
The answers have been tallied and the results are in: The Asia Pacific’s crazy about cooking.
Before there were refrigerators, there were wine caves and underground cellars offering cool, dark, humid and still surroundings, or simply, ideal storage conditions for wine.
That has not changed today, although most will find owning an underground cave a challenging prospect. This is why good wine chillers mimic those conditions to give the modern wine connoisseur [...]
The latest kitchen devices showcased at the EuroCucina 2012 indicate that seemingly contrasting design goals can be combined through innovation. Appliances of the future will enhance our experiences through digital technology while becoming more environmentally friendly. Their design will range from ultra-minimalist to extreme decoration. Electrolux’s Senior Design Manager Lyndon Craig shares his observations and insights.
Creating stories and experience via design was the overarching impression of Salone International Mobile 2012, held recently from 17 April to 22 April 17-22. The designs shown at the world’s premier home furnishing exhibition saw the use of light, multimedia and even holograms complementing many of the exhibitions.
He cooks food fit for royalty, and that’s not just a figure of speech.
Buddhists in South East Asia will be celebrating Vesak Day this week, on 5 May. Informally called Buddha’s Birthday, the occasion marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Commercial chemical-based cleaners can seem like the easiest, most convenient solutions to various stubborn stains around the home. The chemicals used in these cleaners can have unwanted side effects however, leading to eye or skin irritations, allergic reactions or dizziness. Not to mention potential pollution caused by the release of volatile compounds into the air or waterways via drains.
One of Switzerland’s most recognised dishes, cheese fondue is popular in many countries. There’s more to fondue than just cheese and bread, although the commercial fondue mixes sold at supermarkets don’t do much to dispel that notion. There are many subtle variations on fondues that can jazz up the dish for your dinner guests, or customise them to different tastes.
