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5 Ways to Slow Down Meals
Eating quickly can lead to weight gain, because you end up devouring substantially more calories than you would if you ate more slowly. Downing food fast can also cause unfortunate digestive distress. Here are some techniques to slow down your meals and enjoy your food without needing to loosen your belt.
How to Make a Bouquet Garni
Whether you're a rookie or an expert with sauces, one staple you won't be able to go without is the bouquet garni, a small bunch of classic French herbs used to infuse many European sauces, stews, and soups. I know that they can be bought ready-made, but in my opinion, the notion goes against common sense. Why would you buy them when they are cheaper, easier, and most importantly, more flavorful when you make them on your own?
5 Ways Not to Overindulge Your Pets
With those cute faces, it's hard to resist not giving pets that extra treat (or four). Still, after time, lil indulgences turn into a lotta pounds and long-term risks of arthritis, heart and liver problems, diabetes, and more. Not good.
The Week in Pictures
After the Oscars Sunday the week seemed to slumber by, but it did not die! There was the business of Paris Fashion Week to finish up, Women's History Month to remember, movies to premiere, and charity events to hold. See how this week went down in pictures.
10 Scandalous Movie Romances
There's nothing quite like an unlikely, forbidden, or just plain scandalous romance to turn up the heat. Check out out these 10 romances whose characters must overcome all odds if they want to be together.
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10 Pies Worth Savoring
This Sunday isn't just daylight savings; it also marks the end of British Pie Week, and just so happens to be 3.14, or Pi Day! Rather than overload you with a bunch of saccharine pies, I thought I'd inspire you with a collection of sugar-free selections — some inspired by the cuisine of Great Britain, and others just downright unconventional, but all worth savoring. From steak and ale pie to barbecue chili pie, catch them all when you keep clicking.
Wanna Do a Handstand? 7 Moves to Get You There
It looks like many of you are like me, and have always had a secret desire to learn how to do splits. Handstands are another "trick" I've always wanted to be able to do. I guess seeing acrobats in the circus as a kid sparked my interest.
Celebrity Commencement Speeches
Today the lucky class of 2010 at NYU learned its commencement speaker will be Alec Baldwin. One minute you're hosting the Oscars, and the next you're standing in medieval garb talking to 22-year-olds on a sweltering New York day! I guess life is peaks and valleys!
10 Zesty Dishes With Stellar Sauces
I mentioned before that March happens to be National Sauce Month. Even if you've got nonexistent sauce smarts, consider the occasion a great way to become a better saucier. Start by familiarizing yourself with dishes that call for classic sauces.
Oscar Odd Couples
It seems like anyone who's ever been in Hollywood came out last night. If not for the Oscars then for the afterparties. From Kristen Stewart and Anjelica Huston to Jessica Simpson and Anderson Cooper, see what unlikely duos paired up late into Oscar night.
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