In the lush green fields of Egypt’s fertile Delta Valley, farmers and artisans struggle to make a living as they keep alive the Pharaonic tradition of making papyrus. In the 1970s, an art teacher in the village of al-Qaramus taught farmers the millennia-old techniques for transforming the plant into sought-after […]
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These Are the 11 Best Ice Makers You Can Buy Online
best ice makers Best Option on Amazon: foodandwine – 120 Available at Amazon Best for Countertop: foodandwine – 109 Available at Home Depot Best for Under-Counter: foodandwine – 337 Available at Home Depot Best Small Option: foodandwine – 115 Available at Amazon Best Built-In Option: foodandwine – 2,700 Available at […]
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Espresso fans rejoice: check out these deals on espresso makers, capsules, and other accessories
The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Espresso isn’t for everybody. But for those who live and die by the rich taste from a premium espresso blend, there are few adequate substitutes in life that compare. We get it. To help […]
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Celebrate New Jersey Makers Day March 13 – 20
Join Piscataway Public Library from March 13th to March 20th to celebrate New Jersey Makers Day with a variety of events to participate in virtually! Whether you want to enhance your STEM, crafting, or manufacturing skills, the NJ Maker’s Day […]
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Mead makers brewing family-run success | Local News
WENATCHEE — Nearby flower varieties make a world of difference in the honey a beehive produces. That flavor translates through when the honey is fermented and turned into mead, leaving each batch with a unique taste — like a fine wine’s year-to-year vintage. The McGregor family discovered that early on […]
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Utah sausage makers use family recipes and traditional techniques to make a link with the past
Three Utah businesses are revitalizing the popularity of one of the world’s oldest ways of preserving meat: making sausage. The companies are taking the age-old processes — using spices and salt to preserve and flavor any number of proteins — to make sausages by hand, using recipes from around the […]
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The 7 Best Popcorn Makers for Theater-Level Popcorn at Home
If there’s one snack that will never go out of style, it’s popcorn. Equally appetizing for children and adults alike, popcorn is a go-to for movie nights, game nights, and general snacking in between meals. Whether you prefer the classic combination of butter and salt or like to experiment with […]
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Work-from-home boom is a bust for big office furniture makers
By Timothy Aeppel (Reuters) – America’s biggest office furniture manufacturers got the rug pulled out from under them by the COVID-19 pandemic. For decades, producers like Herman Miller Inc and Steelcase Inc focused on selling through their own dealers to companies that bought ergonomic chairs and desks by the truckload […]
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European battery makers power up for a green recovery
By Kate Abnett, Matthew Green and Norihiko Shirouzu August 13 (Reuters) – European battery makers are gearing up to take advantage of massive “green” stimulus packages unveiled since the coronavirus pandemic though many acknowledge it will be tough to match the Asian giants that dominate the mainstream market. While Sweden’s […]