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Times
25-05-2025
- General
- Times
The luxury of an alert child
My children and I find flatulence funny. (Which in itself is a luxury. As the meme says: if you choose not to, you're choosing a life with less joy and exactly the same amount of flatulence.) My mother, on the other hand, not so much. So, as we unpacked our shopping from the wonderful North American paper grocery bags on the first day in our rented holiday cottage in Canada and my daughter asked, 'What's that smell?' I ignored her. In fact, I ignored her the first three times she asked, certain it was a set-up to a joke to which my mother would respond with pursed lips. I carried on folding the bags, stacking them neatly near the hob while I looked around for the recycling. The fourth 'What's that smell?' coincided with the fire alarms going off and smoke emerging from the pile of paper bags. I grabbed them as they burst (surprisingly quickly) into flames, threw them into the sink and turned on the taps. Disaster averted, I turned off the offending hob and looked around to see where everyone was. It's hard to find words to express the velocity with which my son had left the building at the first peep of the smoke alarm. A nine-year-old health and safety enthusiast, he moved with the impetus of a bolt leaving the world's most powerful crossbow. In the manner of Road Runner, with legs moving so fast they were invisible to the naked eye, he'd got practically halfway home across the Atlantic before coming to rest at a place he deemed sufficiently safe (on the gravel, as he figured that it couldn't catch fire). Whereas his twin sister had gone upstairs to rescue her cuddly toys. The rest of the holiday passed without incident. Surrounded by happy, cool Canadian cousins, there was no pretentious 'forest bathing', we simply swam in the lake surrounded by wild woods. There was no 'wellness meditation', just sitting on the dock in a wet swimsuit listening to the crickets, the wind in the trees, the water lapping the shore and the call of the loons (large, ducklike birds), which sound like homesick owls. Excitement bookended our trip, however. On our last day a truly biblical downpour lasted a full 12 hours. It was the sort of rain you see on news bulletins; you wouldn't have raised an eyebrow if you'd seen a weatherman being blown horizontally past the kitchen window. The only thing for it was to take off our clothes and cavort outside, dancing naked in the rain. My mother, unsurprisingly, recused herself. She captured the happy moment on film and the video shows my daughter leaping, graceful and free, while her brother and I gingerly tiptoe around for fear of stubbing our toes. Win some, lose some.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cargo ship crashes into man's yard in Norway after crewman fell asleep
A massive cargo ship ran aground in Norway, just 15 feet from a man's bedroom at his seaside cottage. The ship, registered in Cyprus, had 16 crew members on board. Nobody was hurt, and the ship's watchman admitted he fell asleep.
Epoch Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Creamy Cheese, Whole Grains Make Flapjacks Both Ultrasatisfying and More Complex
We wanted pancakes that were just as flavorful and complex as they were filling. We started off by replacing the typical milk or buttermilk with protein-rich cottage cheese and then added more eggs to the formula to contribute even more protein and give the cakes structure. Whipping the batter together in the blender gave the cakes more loft and also broke down the curds in the cheese so that they weren't visible in the pancakes. The blender also allowed us to pulverize oats and incorporate them into the formula: Replacing white flour with a mixture of the oats and whole-wheat flour both amped up the fiber content of the cakes and added subtle nuttiness. Combining Greek yogurt with fruit, jam, or nuts creates a sweet, protein-rich topping. Cottage Cheese Pancakes Makes 12 4.5-inch pancakes 2/3 cup (3 2/3 ounces/104 grams) whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) cottage cheese 1 cup (3 ounces/85 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats 4 large eggs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided 1. Whisk flour and baking powder in a medium bowl until no lumps of baking powder remain. Process cottage cheese, oats, eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and salt in blender on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides of blender jar halfway through processing. 2. Add cottage cheese mixture to flour mixture and whisk until just combined (mixture will be thick; do not add more liquid). 3. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Using paper towels, carefully wipe out oil, leaving thin film on bottom and sides of pan. Using a large (No. 16) portion scoop or 1/4-cup dry measuring cup, portion batter into pan in three places. Gently spread each portion into 4-inch round. Cook until edges are set and first side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. 4. Using thin, wide spatula, flip pancakes and continue to cook until second side is deep golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining batter, using remaining 1 teaspoon oil as necessary. Serve plain or with one of the following toppings. 5. For Peanut-Maple Greek Yogurt Topping Related Stories 11/12/2024 10/25/2024 Whisk 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup into 1 cup plain Greek yogurt until smooth. To serve, dollop one-quarter of yogurt mixture on top of each portion of pancakes and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts. 6. For Greek Yogurt and Fruit Topping Chop 1/2 cup fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries) into 1/2-inch pieces, reserving 2 tablespoons. Stir remaining 6 tablespoons fruit and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. To serve, dollop one-quarter of yogurt mixture on top of each portion of pancakes and sprinkle yogurt with reserved fruit. 7. For Greek Yogurt and Raspberry Jam Topping Microwave 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam until fluid, about 30 seconds, and whisk until smooth. In a small bowl, stir 1 cup plain Greek yogurt until smooth. To serve, dollop 1/4 cup yogurt on top of each portion of pancakes. Drizzle pancakes and yogurt with jam. Dear Readers: We would love to hear from you. What topics would you like to read about? Please send your feedback and tips to
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Queen B's Cottage moving, 3 Sisters Lewiston store closing
The 3 Sisters Garlic and Oil store in Lewiston has officially closed but its storefront will not be empty for long. The space at 444 Center St. will be the new home for Queen B's Cottage with an opening planned for March 1. Owner Brooke Unversaw said being right on Center Street, Lewiston's main thoroughfare, would be a big plus for her. Her boutique shop opened in the former Lewiston Arts Council house on Ridge Street in August 2022. 'A lot of people don't even know that I'm here,' Unversaw said, noting that Ridge Street only accommodates one-way traffic. Queen B's sells a variety of home goods, found items from flea markets and estate sales, and candles Unversaw makes. The reduction of store space, from 1,450 square feet to around 700 square feet will force her to be more selective with the product lines offered. Three Sisters Garlic announced the Lewiston location closure in a Facebook post, with its main location at 4078 N Ridge Road in Cambria still open. Owner Jennifer Di Pasquale opened the store on Aug. 1, 2023. 'As we prepare to close our doors in Lewiston, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers over the past year,' the post reads. 'Our journey has been filled with passionate flavors, delightful experiences, and strong friendships.' Di Pasquale said the Lewiston location closed due to a lack of foot traffic and low sales, with the money made at the Cambria location keeping that one afloat. She and Unversaw have been in talks since January, having reached out together as she was looking at new spots. 'We're gonna break it down and just come back to our home roots,' Di Pasquale said. They have been part of the Lewiston Farmer's Market for the past six years and will continue to do so.
