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Food Republic • 05/30/2024

How To Cut Up A Watermelon To Make A Stunning Cake

How To Cut Up A Watermelon To Make A Stunning Cake

Fruit salad is about to become the main event at your next party. Social media has reimagined the dessert side dish into a glamorous layer cake. Although we'll never fully retire the classic bowl of cut-up melons and berries — or the handy pre-made grocery store version — we're eager to cut a slice of watermelon cake.

To make one of these stunning desserts at home, you'll first have to decide if you want multiple layers or a single tall round.

Food Republic • 04/15/2024

What Is A Rocky Mountain Oyster? Hint — It's Not Seafood

Although they sound like a cousin of Wellfleet oysters, the term actually refers to a dish with origins much farther inland. Named for the rugged Colorado range, the lesser-known food is made of fried bull's testicles.

Tasting Table • 03/18/2024

The Best Beverage Devices We Saw At TIHS 2024

At The Inspired Home Show in Chicago this weekend, Tasting Table had the opportunity to learn about some of the exciting beverage-related products on the market.

Food Republic • 03/06/2024

The Red Flags To Avoid While Buying Cheese At The Grocery Store

Whether you're a newly initiated cheese fan or your cheesemonger knows you by name, there's always more to learn about shopping for cheese. One particularly big challenge is learning some of the warning signs that your wedge is past its prime. Yes, even though we'd like to think our beloved slice of aged Manchego and various types of mozzarella will last forever, that's sadly not the case.

Spotify Newsroom • 06/15/2021

Internet Sensation Quinta Brunson Discusses Her New Memoir and the Music That Inspires Her — Spotify

Quinta Brunson, actor, writer, comedian, and viral meme creator, is adding another job title to the list: author.

Energy Factor • 06/20/2019

Fostering roots and growth in Guyana

Nestled on the northern coast of South America, Guyana is home to a vibrant ecosystem.

ANA Experience Class • 03/04/2020

Stimulate the Senses: Forest Bathing in Amami-Ōshima

Around the world, doctors and psychologists are starting to learn the health benefits that come from communing with trees.

Spotify Newsroom • 08/12/2021

Gossip Girl’s Jordan Alexander, Joshua Safran, and Rob Lowry Dish on the Reboot’s Musicality, Explosive Episodes, and Gen Z Mentality — Spotify

Though Gossip Girl may have secrets she’ll never tell, star Jordan Alexander was more than willing to dish on the show’s iconic soundtrack.

Free Enterprise • 09/21/2016

Can Technology Solve the Refugee Crisis?

Around the world, more than 60 million refugees have abandoned their homes to flee from desperate circumstances.

Energy Factor • 01/30/2020

Voices from the University of Texas labs

In the labs of UT, a select group of students is working on potential energy solutions of tomorrow.

Energy Factor • 12/04/2019

Nine things you might not know about helium

Helium is usually known for its party tricks. But in the science world, the element helium (He) does so much more.

ANA Experience Class • 02/21/2020

Are You Listening to the Scents of Japan?

To fully appreciate a trip to Japan, you have to take a deep breath.

Avon Beauty for a Purpose • 02/08/2016

Stay Happy On Social Media: 6 Steps To Share And Scroll With Purpose

Posting an amazing #OOTD or boasting about a major achievement via social media sure does give you a rush.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies • 07/11/2017

From Your Gas Bill to Starbucks: The Allure of Social in P2P

Millennial crowds are quickly incorporating P2P social payment app Venmo – are marketers and older generations soon to join the craze?

Business Insider • 03/13/2018

The Right Way To Unplug When You Go On Vacation

Vacations should be a time to escape work responsibilities, but leaving the office behind isn't always as simple as turning on your email auto-reply.

Tasting Rome • 03/13/2018

Top Nine Roman Gelatos

Nine excellent gelato flavors to try as summer approaches in Rome.