You’re probably familiar with most of the base spices in Iranian cuisine already (Getty/iStock) If you’re keen to try your hand at Iranian cuisine but your cupboard’s fresh out of the likes of reshteh (Persian noodles) and advieh (a Persian spice mix), fear not as there are few alternative – […]
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Haaland sworn in wearing traditional Native American skirt, moccasins
Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb HaalandThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Forget about comity in Congress OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Native groups hope Haaland’s historic confirmation comes with tribal wins | EPA asks court to nix Trump rule limiting GHG regs | Green group asks regulators to block use of […]
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Make a traditional full Irish breakfast for St. Patrick’s Day, then take a nice, long nap
We’ve reached the eve of another (another!) restricted, constricted, and COVID-fraught St. Patrick’s Day. If you miss the idea of starting the morning by jostling your way through a crowded bar for your first green beer of the day, we’ve got another idea. You can make today special by recreating […]
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Cottagecore: Nostalgia-inspired trend has traditional, charming appeal
San Francisco Bay-area based Mariam Naficy, shown here, founder of online design marketplace Minted, has been making garlands this year out of various materials, including fragrant dried orange slices. “What I love about these is that they’re stunning yet easy to make. You can display on a mantle, bookcase, or […]
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N.J. dance companies make traditional Nutcracker performances virtual in 2020
There’s more than one way to crack a nut. With most in-person holiday shows caught in the stubborn jaws of the coronavirus pandemic, some dance companies in New Jersey have turned to the internet to mount their annual “Nutcracker” productions. Roxey Ballet in Lambertville, for one, has established an online, […]
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Indian couple help traditional artisans get back to business
An Indian couple has launched a campaign to help traditional artisans sell their products on an online platform called Direct Create By RISHABH R. JAIN and RISHI LEKHI Associated Press December 8, 2020, 5:29 AM • 4 min read NEW DELHI — “Sanjhi,” the ancient Indian art of paper-cutting using […]
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A jewelry company created gender-fluid engagement and wedding rings to ‘blur the lines’ of traditional styles
Brilliant Earth’s MX Collection was designed to be inclusive. Brilliant Earth Brilliant Earth has launched a line of gender-fluid engagement rings and wedding bands for people of “all genders, non-binary, and fluid identities.” The ethically-sourced rings in the MX Collection are also customizable, so couples can choose gem shapes, band […]
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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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How to give traditional British styling a modern twist
Louise Roe – Mackenzie Hunkin Stella magazine promotion When TV presenter and influencer Louise Roe (667,000 Instagram followers and counting) moved back to the UK last year after 10 years living and working in LA, it was a major lifestyle change – and one that influenced her interior style, too. She […]