North Carolina is an amazing place year round. It is home to the famous Outer Banks, the storied Biltmore Estate and the misty peaks of the Smoky Mountains National Park. It makes sense to look forward to a summer road trip with the windows down and the music turned on when the weather warms up. … Read more
It’s true that braids are among the most traditional and loved looks for black women who travel. The last thing you need to worry about while traveling the world is a high-maintenance haircut. We need styles that enable us to move freely when the time is right and that can resist wind and water. Braids … Read more
Yes, this recipe for pumpkin ice cream will definitely make you feel like it’s fall, but it’s also a great frozen treat for any time of the year.When comparing store-bought with homemade ice cream, there is no comparison. Make-it-yourself ice cream tastes fresher and richer without all those annoying artificial additions. When preserved properly, it … Read more
14 Dessert Ideas for Air Fryer : Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups Total time: 50 minutes + coolingMain Ingredients: Phyllo dough, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, honey, butterLevel: Intermediate The crisp golden brown layers of phyllo pastry, cinnamon, walnuts, and honey syrup found in the traditional Greek treat are also present in these roll-ups that resemble baklava. It so happens that preparing … Read more
13 Dessert Ideas for Air Fryer : Air-Fryer Brownies Total Time: 55 minutesMain Ingredients: Chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flourLevel: Beginner These traditional brownies have a soft center with a crispy top. Since different air fryers have different textures, check the brownies with a toothpick after 40 minutes to ensure they are done. For a more intense … Read more
You might be perplexed by the vast array of whiskey varieties available at liquor stores. What distinguishes Scotch whiskey from Irish whiskey? Bourbon whiskey only? Which whiskey pairs best with your preferred concoctions? Is it whiskey or whiskey, by the way? Depending on where it’s created. It’s true that whisk(e)y can be spelled both ways, … Read more
It’s a common expression to state something is “the greatest thing since sliced bread.” There’s a reason it’s become cliched, even if we’ve heard the term more often than we ever needed to. Bread slices are amazing. You can make toast, sandwiches, and subs, you name it. Everything tastes great, whether it’s freshly made ciabatta, … Read more
Since whole eggs have all nine essential amino acids—the building blocks of protein—dietitians frequently herald them as one of the planet’s most invigorating foods. It makes sense that you would want to have wholesome hard-boiled eggs on hand for salad dressings, quick sandwiches, and snacks. But what is the shelf life of hard-boiled eggs? This … Read more
Humanity has always been fascinated by flight, so when the Wright Brothers developed their Wright Flyer and successfully completed powered flight on December 17, 1903, humanity was finally able to take to the skies. The variety of designs was staggering among the millions of aircraft produced over the following decades, with more than 68,000 of … Read more
Rotisserie Chicken at Grocery Stores One of the oldest pieces of culinary wisdom in the books is to cook from scratch instead of buying convenience foods if you want to cut costs. This is especially true for ready-to-eat meals, which typically cost about twice as much as the components needed to prepare them. Examples of … Read more
