If you can’t eat one more turkey sandwich and you’re wanting to use up the rest of that leftover turkey we’ve got an idea. Try making Turkey Pot Pie or substitute your left over turkey to make turkey soup from this Chicken Soup recipe.
When you walk the aisles of the grocery store and see all the choices of cooking oils are you sometimes overwhelmed by all the choices and wonder what each might be good for? Are there just too many to choose from so you just default to buying the one or two you know because it is just easier? You might be missing out on elevating your cooking to the next level simply because you don’t know when or how to use a particular type of oil.
Today, we remember the wonderful people, both men and women, who gave their lives for freedom. It is indeed a solemn day and begets our wholehearted thought, prayer and love.
But, we are left with a lot of good things from World War II.
It seems like campaigning has been going on forever, but it has all come down to today…election day. Millions have already cast their votes in early voting polling places, or mailed in their votes, or cast absentee ballots. But millions more will have the chance today to walk into that voting booth and cast their votes, to make their voices heard.
We have seen some truly amazing performances in sports this past week in Paris. Anyone who has been watching can’t help but be impressed by the determination and diligence of the athletes at the Olympic games. Just qualifying to be there at all, let alone competing and winning a medal is quite an amazing feat of excellence. But we think there is something even more impressive than winning a medal.
Sandwiched along the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, literally! Many of our readers, we feel sure, will have visited Niagara Falls, either on the Canadian or the American side, but this is way larger than that!
When we’re eating casually at home, most of us don’t have a large formally set dining table complete with multiple pieces of silverware and glassware. We can stick to a few basic rules that we learned as children, like not speaking with our mouths full of food. And we do know that the Fourth of July usually tends to be a more picnic-like setting. But at a fancy event, or when we’re trying to impress someone important, the rules may seem a little more complex and overwhelming. Here are six table etiquette guidelines that you might not know.
This is the week! Let’s celebrate! The Fourth of July is a big day for fireworks, cookouts and parades. Need some help with that BBQ banter? Here are some Independence Day-themed facts to share.
You might think the science behind microwaves is relatively simple — the machine produces microwaves (as its name suggests), which in turn warm up your food. However, that’s only partially correct.
Written in 1761 as a military march for the Spanish infantry, the “Marcha Real”, or “Royal March”, is a rousing national anthem similar to many others, except for one thing — it has no lyrics.
At the recommendation of a music coach, Marilyn Monroe spent hours listening to Ella Fitzgerald recordings while trying to train her own voice. After Monroe first saw Fitzgerald, her favorite singer, perform live in 1954, the pair rapidly became friends, sharing a common bond through their life experiences. A year later, when the “First Lady of Song” had trouble booking a gig at legendary L.A. nightclub Mocambo — the owners thought Fitzgerald wasn’t svelte and glamorous enough to draw a crowd, if you can imagine— Monroe used her star power to step in.
“She personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night,” recalled Fitzgerald. “She told him — and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status — that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again.”
Fitzgerald wasn’t the only singer with whom Monroe had a close connection: Crooner Frank Sinatra had a deep affection for Monroe, and the pair were close friends for years. Some speculate that the pair dated — perhaps because she stayed at his home for a period after her divorce from playwright Arthur Miller in 1961 — but, according to Sinatra’s close friend and road manager Tony Oppedisano, their relationship never got romantic.
Close to the end of Monroe’s life in 1962, Ol’ Blue Eyes presented her with a cherished gift: a fluffy white Maltese terrier, sometimes referred to erroneously as her poodle. Feeling cheeky, she named the pup Mafia, or “Maf” for short. Monroe loved animals and had canine companions throughout her life, including her childhood dog Tippy, a chihuahua named Josefa, and Hugo, a basset hound she shared with Miller during their marriage.
King Charles II being presented with a much-coveted pineapple
If you’re planning to throw a party, you might need to rent extra tables or chairs, perhaps even a tent or a tux. But in the 1700s, party hosts and guests looking to make a statement were in the rental market for an entirely different accessory: pineapples.
Sometimes the hardest thing in life is letting go of what’s holding you back. It could be a painful situation you have to overcome, the loss of someone you love, the consequences of a poor choice, a deflating job, or even just a negative mindset you can’t shake. We can get stuck in a holding pattern where we focus on the things that we struggle with, and wind up in a cycle of stress, frustration, and sadness.
But there’s good news: once you let go of whatever hurt, anger, or regret you’re holding on to, you’re able to move forward freely. You have the ability to start out on a new path, unencumbered by the weight of what you’ve left behind. If you’re standing on the precipice of that new start, these 11 quotes will inspire you to let go, and move forward.
Bernini’s “David” ca. 1623-1624 in the Borghese Gallery, Rome. Perfection in marble, David is posed in the process of slinging the stone that killed Goliath.
Musical virtuoso Miles Davis assembled some of history’s most venerable jazz ensembles. Unbeknownst to audiences, he could also mentor his fellow musicians midway through a world-famous trumpet solo.
In the bustling streets of Paris in the year 1945, a French woman named Marie embarked on a journey that would soon become a story whispered among the locals. With her trusty baguette tucked under her arm and six bottles of wine clinking in her basket, Marie set out to navigate the post-war city.
Some people call their evening meal dinner, while others refer to this meal as supper. It is often assumed that the difference is attributed to whether you are from the North or the South. But that in’t the whole story.
You may have seen on any number of food labels the term “natural flavor” in the list of ingredients But do you know what this term actually means? You might be surprised.
Actress, singer, and American sweetheart Doris Day was born Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff in 1922 and discovered her love of singing early on. She started her career at the age of 18, crooning to keep America’s spirits up through World War II.
You don’t have to have traveled to England to know that the English love their “cuppa” or cup of tea! If tragedy strikes, you can hear someone say, “Time for a cup of tea!” If joy is in the air, the same words can be heard! If it is raining outside and a little dreary, absolutely THE SAME WORDS!
Tea, to the English, is the fix all of fixes!
And, of course, there is a tea time that is observed in most English households.
There are plenty of ships in the U.S. Navy (291 of them, to be precise), but only one has the curious distinction of flying the Jolly Roger — the ominous flag typically associated with pirates.
French actress Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) had boundless zest for her craft. In 1905, when her traveling production of “La Tosca” stopped in Rio de Janeiro, the 61-year-old ensured a memorable finale by spontaneously leaping from a parapet.
This photo was taken in Damascus in 1899. The dwarf is Samir. He is a Christian and cannot walk. The one who carries him on his back is Muhammad. He is a Muslim and he is blind.
Heartwarming story – “Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence?
It ‘s not exactly clear what ancient Celts did during Samhain, the pagan holiday we now link with Halloween, but historians have some idea thanks to a surviving bronze calendar.
Turnips aren/t usually considered fancy fare — over the years they’ve served as livestock fodder and occasionally been used to pelt unpopular figures in public.
When a little girl constantly asked her Daddy “Why” about any and every subject, he finally answered her, “Because why is a letter with a very long tail”.
Now, well into adulthood, that little girl understands!
But, certainly, her curiosity has never been curtailed!
Etiquette is not something you learn about and act upon for no reason. It is clearly something that will keep you straight and feeling a part of things in a good way.
If you’ve been around Two Chums for long you know we love ourshortbread. On any given day, at any time of the day you could easily find either one of us with a cup of tea or coffee and piece of shortbread in our hand. So what makes this shortbread different?
More than 50 years after it premiered on June 30, 1971, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory continues to treat kids and adults alike to a deliciously bizarre viewing experience. Here are a handful of facts you might not know about this candylicious classic.
When folks learn that one of cotton candy’s creators cleaned teeth for a living, jaws inevitably drop.
Born in 1860, dentist William J. Morrison became president of the Tennessee State Dental Association in 1894. But Morrison was something of a polymath and a dabbler, and his varied interests also included writing children’s books and designing scientific processes. He patented methods for both turning cottonseed oil into a lard substitute and purifying Nashville’s public drinking water.
In 1897, Morrison and his fellow Nashvillian — confectioner John C. Wharton — collaborated on an “electric candy machine,” which received a patent within two years. Their device melted sugar into a whirling central chamber and then used air to push the sugar through a screen into a metal bowl, where wisps of the treat accumulated.
Morrison and Wharton debuted their snack, “fairy floss” at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 (better known as the St. Louis World’s Fair). Over the seven-month event, at least 65,000 people purchased a wooden box of the stuff, netting Morrison and Wharton the modern equivalent of more than $500,000.
Whoa! That is so funny! They probably had more children needing their professional advice as well!
It’s generally a good idea to keep your distance from lions, which is why it’s reassuring to know that hearing one doesn’t necessarily mean it’s nearby.
We all seem to love pork. Whether its bacon orspare ribs or pulled pork sandwiches we love our pork, also sometimes called “the other white meat,” Often in a recipe or favorite dish you are asked to buy a certain portion of the pig…the hocks, the ribs, the shoulder, a butt roast. But do you have any idea where from that little piggy these cuts of meat come?
Money is often tied up with the concept of wealth, though many great thinkers throughout history have made it a point to draw a distinction between being financially rich and living a happy life that is spiritually or emotionally rich.
As a result, many of the best quotes about money tackle how it should be handled with caution: accumulating money in the bank account does not guarantee a fulfilling life. On the contrary, making money without purpose can be disorienting, disillusioning, and dissatisfying.
Benjamin Franklin, whose countenance graces the $100 bill, had a lot to say about money, but one of his most memorable quotes addresses exactly this issue. “Who is rich?” he asked.
Updates, even cosmetic ones, on most things can make us feel they are refreshed or help us enjoy things we have and aren’t ready to replace just yet. Today we have some ideas for an update or refresh for your cell phone.
In 1711, legendary English poet Alexander Pope composed one of his most famous works, An Essay on Criticism. Less of an essay and more of a lengthy poem, the piece features some of the greatest phrases in the English language, including “fools rush in” and “a little learning is a dangerous thing.” But it’s line 525 that has truly stood the test of time for its elegant simplicity in summarizing an undeniable truth: “To err is human.”
Milk plays a major part in human life — even for the most dedicated of vegans. Homo sapiens are biologically wired to be raised on our mother’s milk; the substance protects against short- and long-term illnesses while also sharing the mother’s antibodies with the newborn. Milk has also been the backbone of entire empires, and the substance even describes the very galaxy in which our planet resides. Here are seven amazing facts about milk (and its tasty plant-based alternatives) that’ll make you appreciate that carton in your fridge in a whole new way.
Milk Is Mostly Water
Although milk tastes much different than the H2O that comes out of the tap, the beverage is mostly water. Whole milk, for example, I s87% water, and the other 13% contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Because of its high water content, milk is also a good hydration source during hot summer days. For all the talk of different milk types (whole, 2%, or skim), the difference in water content is only 3% at most.
Protein and Fat Content Is What Makes Milk White
Milk looks white because it’s reflecting all the wavelengths of visible light, and the combination of reflected colors creates white. The particles in milk — including the protein casein, calcium complexes, and fat globules – scatter light, much as light scattering on snow makes it appear white. Sometimes milk can have a slight yellow hue caused by a cow’s diet — the pigment carotene, found in carrots and other vegetables, can cause color variations — and the vitamin riboflavin can also cause a yellowish-green hue. Skim milk, which is low in fat content, can sometimes be a bluish color because casein scatters blue slightly more than red.
Humans Are the Only Mammals That Drink Another Animal’s Milk
Humans stand alone as the only mammals that drink the milk of another mammalian species. This is due to our history of animal husbandry, along with a genetic mutation that allows some humans to retain the enzyme lactase which breaks down milk’s lactose sugar in the digestive system — beyond infancy. However, this mutation is not found in the majority of the 8 billion Homo sapiens on planet Earth — in fact, 68% of us experience some form of lactose malabsorption.
Although humans stand alone when it comes to mammals, some other species do drink milk from other animals. The red-billed oxpecker is known to steal milk from the udders of impala, and shorebirds such as seagulls have similarly swiped milk from the teats of elephant seals.
Milk Helped Build the Mongol Empire
The horse tribes of the Eurasian Steppes were one of the first cultures to adopt dairying, some 5,000 years ago. Because their vast plains weren’t fertile ground for agriculture, these nomadic tribes instead relied on animals and their milk for sustenance. Because they received much-needed calories from horse’s milk, these tribes could travel across land more quickly and maintain larger empires than their neighbors.
One of the remaining mysteries of milk’s importance in this era of human history is that 95% of Steppe people today lack the gene variant for digesting lactose, yet the population still gains a large portion of their calories from dairy products. One theory is that the microbiome found in the gut of Mongolians has somehow adapted to a millennia-long, dairy-heavy diet.
Dairy Milk Was Revolutionized by Bacteriology
In 1857, French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, discovered that microorganisms in the air caused lactic acid fermentation, aka the souring of milk. Pasteur also discovered (after a request from Emperor of France Napoleon III) that certain microbes caused wine to go bad, but by briefly heating the libation to around 140 degrees Fahrenheit, those microbes died off, leaving behind a sterilized (or as it would be later known, “pasteurized”) liquid that would stay fresh for longer.
Pasteurization for milk wasn’t introduced until 1886, but it was a game-changer, as diseases introduced via contaminated milk killed scores of infants in the 19th century. With the introduction of pasteurization, that number dropped significantly.
Plant Milks Have Been Around for 5,000 Years
For years, dairy producers have sued alternative milk companies for using the word “milk” on their packaging — but history is not on their side. Evidence suggests that Romans had a complex understanding of the word “milk,” as the root of the word “lettuce” comes from “lact” (as in “lactate”). Many medieval cookbooks make reference to almond milk, and the earliest mention of soy milk can be found on a Chinese stone slab from around the first to third century CE. However, coconut milk has the longest history; archaeologists have recovered coconut graters among relics from Madagascar and Southeast Asia that date back to around 3000 to 1500 BCE.
Our Galaxy’s Name, “Milky Way,” Comes From a Greek Myth
The galaxy is home to hundreds of billions of stars, and stretches for truly mind-boggling distances. If you traveled the speed of light, it’d still take you 200,000 years just to cross its entirety. Its Western name — Milky Way — comes from a Greek myth in which the queen goddess Hera, while nursing the hero Heracles, pulled away her breast and sprayed her divine lactation across the cosmos. In fact, the root of the word “galaxy” is the Greek gála, meaning “milk”. The Romans also referred to the cosmos in Latin as Via Lactea, or“Road of Milk.” However, other cultures use different names to represent the great expanse of the starry sky. China, for example, calls it “銀河,” meaning “silver river,” and Sanskrit’s “Mandākinī” roughly means “unhurried.”
It’s easy to lose track of items in the back of a dark pantry, which is why expiration dates can be so helpful in determining when to toss old foods. However, the “best by” dates we rely on aren’t always a true picture of how long a food is shelf-stable.
Food dating is mostly a voluntary process for grocery manufacturers, who often just estimate when their products will no longer be at their best quality. Luckily, there are some foods — like the six listed below — that are safe to keep using even if their expiration date has long passed.
“June Is Bustin’ Out All Over,” as the song goes, and it’s one of the most fascinating months on the calendar.
Filled with holidays and long days in the U.S., the month is known best for the arrival of summer, and it is long awaited by the many sun lovers among us.
Here are a few fascinating facts about the month of June, from its ancient Roman moniker to its role as host to the newest national holiday in the U.S.
It’s that time of year when we enjoy time in our gardens or pools, at picnics and BBQs, for hikes and evening walks….unfortunately it’s also that time of year that mosquitos enjoy us enjoying those things!
This weekend is Memorial Day. Whether your celebration menu includes hot dogs and hamburgers, BBQ, or fried chicken, this simple and delicious side will be a perfect addition.
In 1970, when Hollywood Reporter film critic Todd McCarthy first met Taylor, he was stopped in his tracks by “a pair of eyes unlike any I’ve ever beheld, before or since; deep violet eyes of a sort withheld from ordinary mortals.”
If you happen to be of Mexican decent you know the today is Dia de la Madre (Mother’s Day). In Mexico Mother’s Day is always May 10th regardless of what day of the week it is. In America, Mother’s Day always falls on the second Sunday in May, which this year is this Sunday, May 14th.
After waiting for more than 70 years to fulfill the role for which he was born, tomorrow King Charles III will be coronated. But what is the purpose of a coronation if he is already King?
Why Coronation Quiche of course! The is a dish that has been created for the King and Queen Consort and will be recreated and eaten all over the United Kingdom on Saturday when at the “Big Lunch” events people celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Yes, the ZIP code in the title is for none other than Beverly Hills! Most of us know that, to be sure! But, do we know what the acronym ZIP stands for?
This week both Passover and Easter are being celebrated. As is often the case they fall within the same week. Every spring, Jews celebrate when God led their ancestors out of slavery in Egypt. The commemoration begins with a seder (Hebrew for “order”), a ceremony full of symbolic foods and rituals. Over the following week, Jews may eat matzo, a flat cracker that doesn’t have leavening (yeast, baking powder, or baking soda which is often the Biblical symbol for sin), and strictly avoid leavened flour products like bread and cookies. (Other dietary restrictions during Passover also apply for some Jews, depending on their culture.) The restriction against leavened foods honors the fleeing slaves who didn’t have time to wait for their bread to rise, and ate it flat instead. Christians see that flat bread without leavening is symbolic of Jesus who was also “without sin”.
The seder story comes from the second book of the Old Testament, Exodus, a Latin word that means “exit” or “departure”. It is a story of miracles, acts of bravery, and deliverance from oppression that has inspired people for centuries.
You may have noticed that there has been a lot of discussion lately on social media about the best way to clean these trusty work horses of the kitchen… wooden spoons.