1 cup apricot preserves
1 lemon
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Directions
1.
Place the preserves in a large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds, or until melted. Grate 2 teaspoons rind from the lemon into the bowl. Cut the lemon in [...]
First came the “medical spa,” or medi spa, offering dermatology services in a retail setting. The medi spa begat the dental spa, bringing tooth bleaching to storefronts nationwide. The dental spa begat the podiatry spa.
And now comes the first medi spa in Manhattan wholly dedicated to strengthening and grooming a woman’s genital area. Phit — [...]
Vegetable oil cooking spray
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread without icing (such as Sun Maid)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups shredded apple (about 2-3 medium apples)
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 egg
3/4 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Spray an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place four slices of raisin bread [...]
The earliest images of geese being crammed with food date to this era, though it is not clear whether this produced foie gras as it is now known. Goose was a prized dish in the Egyptian monarchy. Circa 400 B.C. the Egyptians presented fattened geese as a gift to Agesilaus, King of Sparta.
Late second century [...]
The Oasis sponsored London Fashion in Film Festival 2008, which is running till the end of May, comprises a series of films sharing the running theme of how fashion, costume and styling are used in film to add an air of chic decadence. The films will be screened at five major London arts venues, the [...]
The investment arm of one of Switzerland’s most powerful financial institutions is poised to acquire the Education & Adventure Travel Group, a company that organises and manages school holidays for thousands of British schoolchildren.
DLJ Merchant Banking, the private equity division of Credit Suisse, is in advanced talks to buy the business, which comprises the Kingswood [...]
A time for worship is also a time for baked treats.
At least that’s how Chris Bonn, of Redlands, sees it.
Each Sunday he brings sweets such as berry cobbler, banana cake and chocolate-chip cookies for his church group for couples at Pathway Church in Redlands.
“It’s kind of nice to get into the church group, as you’re [...]
April showers bring May flowers, but you can skip the predictable bouquets for something more personal and less perishable this Mother’s Day.
Since you share a special relationship with your mom, try to think beyond the usual one-size-fits-all gifts for something more meaningful that reflects her interests, lifestyle or hobbies. But before you rush out to [...]
Amber Croft of Petaluma was the only volunteer wearing hospital scrubs when she joined one of Dr. Frank Artress’ outdoor health clinics in the African bush.
“OK, you’re being promoted to doctor,” Artress said, handing her a stethoscope.
“What?”
It wasn’t quite what the 32-year-old Kaiser pediatric nurse was expecting when she signed up to join Artress on [...]
Method
1. Preheat the oven to fan 170C/ conventional 190C/gas 5. To make the rarebit sauce, melt the butter in a heavybased saucepan and stir in the flour and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk until combined. Return to the heat and [...]
