The weather outside may be frightful where you live, but in other parts of the world, it’s still nice and sunny. Throw in a beach or pool, add a nice mojito cocktail, and you’ve got the recipe for a great vacation.
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Travel | Ice Hotels
Just on time for the onset of winter, one of the season’s most breathtaking features is about to be unveiled-the famous Ice Hotels, located in northern climates where the environment can sustain such works of art…
Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum to Present“ Design with the Other 90%: Cities” at the United Nations, through Jan 9, 2012
“Design with the Other 90%: Cities,” the second in a series of themed exhibitions by
Cooper-Hewitt that demonstrate how design can address the world’s most critical issues, opens
Oct. 15 at the United Nations and runs through Jan. 9, 2012. Organized by Cynthia E. Smith, the
museum’s curator of socially responsible design, the exhibition will feature more than 60 projects from 23 countries around the globe. Admission to the exhibition will be free of charge.
A Guide to Gluten Free Pies Around the Web
During the autumn and winter season we see our fair share of pies, traditional apple, coconut custard, banana cream as well as pumpkin spice to name a few. We often indulge in these holiday sweet treats without hesitation, where as individuals with a gluten allergy lick their lips and turn away in an effort to evade the thought of consuming an ingredient that seems almost natural to the rest of us.
12 Budget Friendly Homemade Edible Gift Ideas
After having enjoyed Thanksgiving with our loved ones, we are almost immediately reminded to purchase holiday gifts for our family and friends. Commercials tell us the only way to save money on holiday shopping is to purchase our gifts early in the season. Chances are, many of us will go through a tank of gas while circling the parking lot of an overcrowded mall and then impatiently wait in line hoping to save a few bucks. Spend that time and money creating edible gifts your loved ones will cherish right in the comfort of your own home. It’s a great way to save gas, money and time while not having to cut anyone off of your “nice list”.
Cuisine from Afar – Spotlight Ethiopia
The tradition of all Ethiopian meals is to honor trust and friendship with sharing food-this is why most dishes here are meant to be eaten with the hands. There are no utensils in Ethiopian courses-bread is the backbone of the occasion, with a variety of dishes to sample along with the Injera, the Ethiopian bread.