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Food | Bread Sticks

Hey there, pasta fans – ever wondered where good ol’ breadsticks originate?

Turns out, a 17th-century Italian baker gets the credit (though his ghost probably feels miffed, we’re not sure).

Today, breadsticks come in many shapes, sizes, flavours, and even continents. They could be Italian-style Grissini, a cinnamon dessert or an oversized American appetizer. PSA: Homemade breadstick glory achievable in 20 mins flat! Let’s get baking, people!

2022-07-22 0

Origins | Word Magnets

In the land of writer’s block, Dave Kapell invented Word Magnets out of sheer desperation to write a killer song. From scribbles on paper scraps, sneezes to scattering words, to gluing them on a pizza tin and eventually onto the fridge, inspiration was served! Now, these fridge-friendly, vocabulary-building lifelines are saving more than songs, they could be your ticket to the next Great American Novel!

2022-07-02 0

Heritage | The Magic of Flea Markets

Various chilli sauces stacked in a row in a plastic shelf at a farmers market.

Jump into the swirling cyclone of flea markets, where goods aren’t just goods, they’re beings with biographies!

Delve into these melting pots of history, culinary surprises and occasional nonsense. From Parisian roots to American soil, these markets are vintage vaults of treasures and stories.

Unearth forgotten trinkets, become eco-friendly, decorate your house or start your stall. Dive in, it’s a Flea-tastic frenzy of bargains and baguettes, where even the biggest curmudgeon can find memories to giggle about!

2022-07-02 0

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