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Blueberry Cake
I happen to live in a town that has the best blueberry picking. People come from all over the place just to get a chance to pick these delicious blueberries. It makes blueberry desserts an instant go to in the summertime. Now I don't know about where you live, but where I live here in Canada, we are on our fifth winter of this year and I am over it. But since the snow isn't going anywhere for a little while, I thought the next best thing would be to make some of my favorite summertime desserts in anticipation of the warmer weather.
By Liana Hewitt8 years ago in Feast
The Tipple Tattle: FruitCraft Fermentery
There is nothing better than a business with inventive, cutting-edge products that also gives back. That is the real charm of San Diego's FruitCraft Fermentery and Distillery. Originally known as California Fruit Wine, FruitCraft was opened in 2009 by two brothers who were inspired by the growing craft beer community.
By EmmaLeigh Rivera8 years ago in Proof
False Vacuum Theory
Coming to the realization that there just might be a "start over" button for the entire universe can be pretty unnerving... not knowing for sure whether the physics we use in our world today are legitimate is even more terrifying. Yet here I am with another unproven theory. This one's about the evolving False Vacuum Theory.
By Sarah McDaniel8 years ago in Futurism
Stepping up to the Mic
You've tried deep breathing, taking sips of water, and pausing in between slides. You've kicked things off with a joke or a smile to lighten the mood. You've tried repeating the words "Just be yourself!" in your head over and over as you stood up to begin speaking. You've pictured your audience in their underwear and focused on their foreheads to avoid eye contact. You've practiced in front of the mirror, a few close friends, and even strangers at Toastmasters.
By Kick Health8 years ago in Motivation
Why Apple Cider Vinegar Is Good for Cystic Acne
Apple cider vinegar has become one of the most surprising superfoods out on the market. In health food groups, dieters who want to cleanse out their body and improve their overall health are now downing shots of this stuff as part of their diet. Most people know it for its dietary perks and call it a slenderizing cure-all, but the truth is that it might be a better choice for your skin.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Longevity
Foreplay
She came through the front door and tossed her keys in the direction of the hallway table. “Babe, I’m home!” She picked up the mail and briefly flipped through the envelopes. Nothing major there, just bills and coupons from the local grocery store. She sighed and placed them next to the keys.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in Filthy
7 Heartwarming Movies to Watch When You're Feeling Down
Does it happen to you sometimes, that you are just fed up with everything going on in the world around you? You are not alone. I know there are times when it is so easy to start losing faith in humanity, but we must not give up!
By Anezka Smidlova8 years ago in Geeks
11 Best Military Tactical Watches
From military personnel to law enforcement, first responders, or just nature lovers, the need for a sturdy, versatile, and operational watch is a must. We have come up with a list of the most durable military tactical watches on the market.
By Adrian Scott8 years ago in Serve
NWSL Expansion Tracker: April 2018 Edition
The NWSL, the third attempted professional women's soccer league, has started in its 6th season in 2018—the longest ever compared to its processors WUSA 2000-2003 and WPS 2008-2011. Despite the Boston Breakers folding after a failed attempt to get a buyer, the league has proven to become more stable long term thanks to the backing of the USSF and Canadian soccer association on the allocated player rule, and A&E 25 percent equity stake in the league which, in recent years, has gained a lot of interest for ownership groups mainly from MLS looking to expand into NWSL. Utah Royals FC, the newest club to enter the NWSL after FCKC, ceased operations for financial reasons, shifting the league's focus on big markets that have strong ownership groups with MLS ties
By John McKeon8 years ago in Cleats
Is a Fox a Cat or a Dog?
I was visiting a friend in Gold Hill, Colorado. It's right outside Boulder, but several thousand feet above it, up an unpaved road. The foxes there are so unafraid of people that they come right up to back porches. They'll even eat food if you leave it out for them, or just steal your leather moccasins.
By Roland Barnes8 years ago in Petlife
7 Abandoned Asylums That Are Definitely Haunted
The abandoned asylum is the quintessential horror movie setting; crumbling buildings where humanity's most helpless members were shut away, abused, neglected, and experimented on. Quite a few of these sites are rumored to be haunted, and honestly, it's not surprising. After all, thousands of people suffered greatly in these places, and some things don't go away when the doors close.
By Skylar Banach8 years ago in Horror
WordPress 4.9.5 Update and the 4 Most Hated UI Tricks
WordPress 4.9.5 Beta 1 is available for testing and comes with 23 improvements and bug fixes. An initial release was scheduled for March 20th and the final version was released on April 3rd. So what notable changes can we expect from 4.9.5?
By Georgia de la Bertauche8 years ago in 01
Weird Victorian Beauty Trends That Were Sometimes Fatal
Nothing would make Heathcliff go, "hubba hubba" faster than a ghostly Catherine haunting Wuthering Heights. That's because he was living in an era when the appearance of consumption was conflated with beauty ideals.
By Chica Reyass8 years ago in Blush
Hacks To Revive A Burnt Pan
We all have that one friend who is a total Martha Stewart in the kitchen. They know all the best kitchen hacks to make a delicious meal in seconds, and they never seem to burn anything. In fact, all their pasta magically becomes al dente and they even manage to make a turkey that's not dry for Thanksgiving. If you didn't know any better, you'd think they run one of the best cooking shows out there.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Lifehack
To My Mother
When I was around three or five, I woke up one night screaming. A rash had formed, going from the base of my neck to the bottom of my stomach, and obviously, to me, that was the worst thing in the world. It wouldn’t stop itching, and you and dad were nowhere to be found. So I yelled louder and louder until you came and found me. Dad took me downstairs while you did the laundry until I fell back asleep.
By something wilde8 years ago in Families
My Own Unhappiness
PMA Growing up, my father used to tell me that the only person making me unhappy was myself. It was infuriating. Some situation or another had me wallowing in self pity, and here comes dear ole dad telling me to get over myself. Getting over yourself is not an easy feat for a sullen teenager. So I shrugged off his advice and continued on my self destructive path, blaming everyone but myself for my discontent.
By Shelby Schulten8 years ago in Psyche
Wildflowers That You Shouldn't Eat
Just because a plant is beautiful doesn't mean you should put it in your mouth. You might think that's obvious but the worst life hacks you should never try include eating whole containers of nutmeg, drinking Purell, and consuming morning glory seeds just because they can get you drunk or high. People need to be warned about everything! Also, there's no such thing as "obvious."
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Wander
