This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This easy Pasta with Asparagus is the perfect spring dinner. A light, creamy sauce made with egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and pasta water—no cream needed. Pasta with Asparagus When asparagus is in season, this Pasta with Asparagus is one of my favorite ways to use it. … Read more

Whether you call it pecan candy or a praline, and no matter how you pronounce the names, it’s all delicious — and it’s a New Orleans staple. Beignets might be a more quintessential, but pralines are the city’s most underrated sweet treat, often found at special occasions or holidays. The confections are … Read more

That uncomfortable feeling you get in a “spooky” place may have a perfectly scientific explanation. New research suggests that getting creeped out in a basement, old building, or other unsettling area may be due to very low-frequency sound — not paranormal activity. The study identifies the cause of this feeling as infrasound: noise below 20 … Read more

What did randomized, controlled human trials find about the ways we may—or may not—benefit from eating onions? Onions are potentially a good source of antioxidants, which, interestingly, are concentrated in the outer layers just beneath the papery peel. White onions, for example, contain more than ten times the antioxidants in the outer layer compared to … Read more

In 2000, season three of Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw sat on a bench outside Magnolia Bakery in New York City, and bit into a big pink cupcake. Curls tucked behind her ears and frosting stuck to her lip, it was a moment that launched a million ships. At the time, the phrase “viral … Read more

Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys them so much more with a good dip. This dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and everything you’d want in a dip.  You might have … Read more

Washington DC: A new study reveals that internalising stress–especially feelings of hopelessness–may significantly speed up memory decline in older Chinese Americans. Surprisingly, factors like community support didn’t show the same impact. Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief … Read more

Published April 27, 2026 11:01PM Of course, there’s no denying all the virtues of protein for athletes and active people. The mighty macro is key to building and maintaining lean body mass, supporting immune function, improving bone strength, and keeping your metabolism up and running. But in a world suddenly saturated with protein fortified everything, … Read more

Hayaship/Getty Images There’s just something so special about a fresh batch of crispy, sugary churros. Though the fried treats have murky origins, one thing everyone can agree on is that they’re best served with a dipping sauce on the side. Popular options include some sort of chocolate … Read more