Having lived my entire life so close to the Dominican Republic (in Puerto Rico), I’ve had the pleasure of tasting most of their classic dishes. Mangú is one of them, probably the most well-known Dominican dish. It’s made by mashing green (unripe) plantains and is traditionally eaten for breakfast. The dish is believed to have … Read more
Trailblazer Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Ph.D., expertly manipulates a cell’s environment to change its behavior and function. In the context of health, she uses cells to regenerate damaged tissue or to build models of disease for drug development. She said her passion was always medicine, but she also had an interest in engineering because she grew up … Read more
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you might be looking for impressive yet effortless recipe suggestions to impress your significant other. Forget champagne and oysters – we’ve learned what our users really like to eat and drink for a romantic night in. Read on to find out which Valentine’s day dishes and drinks were most popular … Read more
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has struck down the blanket prohibition on migration of MBBS students under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, holding that such a complete ban is manifestly arbitrary and violative of constitutional protections. The Court directed the authorities to reconsider the transfer request of a visually impaired medical student seeking … Read more
The BEST guacamole recipe! It’s easy to make with simple, fresh ingredients like ripe avocados, onion, and lime juice. Great with chips, tacos, and more! If you don’t already have a go-to guacamole recipe, let me introduce you to mine. This guacamole recipe is easy to make. You can whip it up in 10 minutes … Read more
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Thursday said its researchers, in collaboration with Monash University, have developed a simpler way to recover lab-grown immune cells for T-cell-based cancer therapies. A team from the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Bombay, led by Prof Prakriti Tayalia, developed a new method to … Read more
One of my favorite recipes in Near & Far was one I was worried people might skip over – a simple chicory soup with an unassuming barley base, crowned with a trio of toppings. I wanted to revisit it today because the chicory and radicchio in the markets is beautiful right now, and also because … Read more
Trust me on this one. If you want the most tender pepper steak you’ve ever made at home, this recipe is it. It’s fast, saucy, and I give you just enough tips to make it work on a busy night! Read This Before You Order Takeout It actually turns out tender! No chewy steak, no … Read more
Look no further if you’re wondering how to celebrate Pancake Day this year. Shrove Tuesday (4 March) is a day for feasting on your leftover storecupboard ingredients before the start of Lent. What better way to enjoy gorging yourself on tasty treats than surrounded by friends and family? We’ve gathered all the best tips and … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This easy Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken simmers in a creamy peanut-coconut sauce with lime, ginger, garlic, and curry spices. It’s high-protein and family-friendly. Slow Cooker Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken When my weekdays get hectic, I love using my slow cooker for simple, flavorful dinners that … Read more