A Cheesy Soup Trick
This soup takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind.
01-26-2026
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Removing Alcohol From Wine
Alcohol removal seems like it's tinkering with nature, but alcohol has an aroma that obscures wine flavors.
01-25-2026 
Foodstuffs
Enjoy a Multigenerational Ski Getaway at Massanutten Resort, Virginia
A funny thing happens at a ski resort when it rains: A special camaraderie develops.
01-25-2026 
Install a Carbon Monoxide Alarm
To protect your home and family, install a CO (carbon monoxide) alarm that measures the amount of gas in the air.
01-26-2026 
The Hidden Maths Behind What We Find Beautiful
Now, I can hear the sceptics muttering, but music doesn’t feel mathematical. It feels emotional.
01-21-2026 
Philanthropy
