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A game-changing after-shower hackto beat winter dryness

Every family is now reaching up to the cupboards to bring out warm clothes:the hot chocolate season is here! However, along with all its festivities, drying skin is also peeking through. As humidity drops with the cooling temperature, your skin’s natural moisture barrier is quite confused. As a result, we are all dealing with tight and uncomfortable skin, looking for ...

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Black Forest Cake

Ingredients: Sponge cake chocolate: * Eggs—200g * Sugar–100g * Flour—80g * Cocoa powder—20g * Butter cream— 300g * Coffee sugar syrup—100 ml * Whipped cream—for toping * Fruit and cherries—For decoration * Couverture chocolate—for decoration Method: 1. Sieve the flour and corn flour and keep aside. Place a mixing bowl with the egg, vanilla essence and sugar 2. Put the ...

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What drives parents towards a particular school for their kids

Parents always want to raise their children to become strong, good, compassionate, and competent individuals. One of the most significant decisions they make following that goal is choosing the perfect school for their children. It’s one of the most emotional and financial decisions every parent faces in today’s world. Their choice does not only reflect their educational priorities but also ...

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London’s pie and mash makers say Cockney favourite needs special status

Rick Poole grew up in his family’s pie and mash shop in London, the oldest of its kind still in operation today. Now a campaign to give the traditional dish protected status is giving him hope his business will continue to flourish for years to come. Pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor has been enjoyed by the Cockney natives ...

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Celebrate Victory Day in grand style

Victory Day, the 16th December of every has been a day of festivity for Bangladeshi people. On this day in 1971, Bangladesh achieved its victory after nine months long war and thereby established itself as a proud country in World’s map. So everyone wants to celebrate this day in unique way because it is the celebration day for all in ...

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All aboard The Darjeeling Express!

Bangladesh’s food scene has become saturated in different iterations of momos—with each food joint promising authentic Nepali flavours. But when Seemanti Paul – who spent 12 years in a Darjeeling hostel run by a couple with Bengali and Nepali roots – went on a hunt for the best Nepali momos in Bangladesh, she was only met with disappointment. This led ...

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Eating carrots can be a simple way to get a boost of beneficial nutrients: Study

Vegetables are great not only for their versatility – they can be eaten raw or cooked, whole or chopped – but also for their health benefits. However, those looking to incorporate more veggies into their diet may be overlooking one in particular. Eating three servings of baby carrots a week can give a significant boost of important nutrients found in ...

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Footballers’ dementia risk linked to heading, not lifestyle factors : Study

A new study found no proof that footballers’ high risk of dementia is related to their health or lifestyle. It suggests that heading footballs may be causing brain injuries instead, reports BBC. The study was led by Professor Willie Stewart from Glasgow University, who five years ago found that footballers were 3.5 times more likely to die from a brain ...

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Weighted blankets: the science behind their benefits

Weighted blankets are often chosen during colder months for warmth, and some people find the added pressure helps ease their anxieties and fall asleep more quickly. However, there is limited research on their effectiveness. What is a weighted blanket? Weighted blankets come with extra heft in the form of glass beads, pellets, cotton or another filling. Scientists haven’t studied exactly ...

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Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients v 8 ounces fresh mushrooms v 2 tbsps onions, chopped v 1 -2 garlic clove, minced v 2 tbsps butter v 2 -3 tbsps flour (separated) v 2 cups chicken broth v 1cup light cream or 1 cup evaporated milk v 1/2 tsp salt v 1/4 tsp pepper v 1/4 tsp nutmeg Method: 1. Cut the mushrooms into slices. ...

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