The Pratt and Whitney engine that completely revolutionized air travel

Amelia Earhart chose the famous Lockheed Electra 10E Special for the ill-fated round-the-world flight that led to her disappearance. This was chosen in part because the Electra used the Wasp engine, a particularly unique piece of machinery. Air travel has been greatly affected by this technological marvel. So more opportunities were created in this sector. … Read more

10 Delicious Chocolate Desserts

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The greatest chocolate desserts, including cookies, brownies, pudding, and cake, are listed here to please the chocolate enthusiasts in your life! Do you enjoy chocolate? We love chocolate here at A Couple Cooks. Even though everyone advocates eating healthily, sometimes a little indulgence is okay. For chocolate lovers, these are our top chocolate desserts! A … Read more

How to Make Strawberry Delight without Baking

When recipe names were enigmatic, do you recall? Cooks from decades ago enjoyed creating recipes like tuna wiggle, bean surprise, and lemonade fluff pie! These days, we have recipes like glazed strawberry cookies with labels that make perfect sense and don’t allow any room for speculation. I made the decision to look for a “mysterious” … Read more

Recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Using a boxed cake mix, make these simple lemon cheesecake bars! You’ll be amazed at how delicious and simple this dessert dish is to prepare. Recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Bars Everything lemon is my mother-in-law’s favorite. I’ve been posting a lot of lemon recipes lately, as you may have noticed. This is my attempt to … Read more

Rich Desserts Finished with Cream Cheese Frosting Part 2

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Rich Desserts Finished with Cream Cheese Frosting Rhubarb Custard Bars I had to know the recipe for these decadent, rich bars as soon as I tasted them so I could prepare them for my loved ones. Its shortbread-like crust, layered with layers of rhubarb and custard, encourages people to look for rhubarb so they can … Read more

An explosion of thermonuclear matter can create a new star in the night sky

Astronomers said in February 2016 that the star system T Corona Borealis had reached an “unprecedented high activity phase”. That solar activity can cause a nova explosion big enough to be seen with the unaided eye from Earth after eight years. Its impending celestial display is the result of a predicted white dwarf explosion that … Read more

Top 14 Rich Desserts Finished with Cream Cheese Frosting

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I asked my mom to prepare this cake every year for my birthday because it was very moist. It has hints of cinnamon and delicious carrots scattered throughout. The light, buttery frosting tastes delicious when combined with chopped walnuts. I’ve tried different carrot cakes, but this one with cream cheese icing is so much better … Read more

Authentic Lemony Desserts Part 2

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Authentic Lemony Desserts Part 2 Lemon Snowdrops My snowdrop cookies are reserved for exceptional events. There’s a puckery lemon filling within the crispy, buttery sandwich cookie. Lemon Mango Kanafeh I discovered a small neighborhood restaurant many years ago that was serving the best Turkish food I had ever seen or eaten. The dessert blew me … Read more

Authentic Lemony Desserts Part 1

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Authentic Lemony Desserts Part 1 Classic Lemon Meringue Pie You will only ever need one recipe for lemon meringue pie. The delicate and fluffy homemade crust is well worth the work. Glazed Lemon Chiffon Cake When the sweet-tart lemon glaze is spread over this fluffy cake, it’s very delightful. Lemon Chess Pie This smooth-textured, vibrant, … Read more