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I grew up with a book in my right hand and a camera in my left, all in the middle of the countryside. Deeply passionate about and amazed by the beauty of nature, it felt only natural that biology ...

Discover the authentic flavors of the Philippines with this traditional Pinakbet cooking experience featuring Alukon Baeng and birch tree flowers harvested fresh from the countryside. This video ...

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Maple syrup and honey are liquid sweeteners hailed for their unrefined sugars and healthy vibe. “People like the word ‘natural,’ and since honey and maple syrup are natural sweeteners with trace ...

You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...

If you've ever been to a wine tasting, you've probably seen people swish sips of it in their mouths to evaluate the flavor. In a University of Alaska Fairbanks test kitchen, that's exactly what food ...

Drizzle rose hip syrup over pancakes or into tea to add a sweet-tart flavor and vitamin C. Create a rosehip syrup recipe with honey made from rose hips, a little fruit left behind after a rose blooms.

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In 1958, a group of prominent business leaders founded the John Birch Society. Led by Robert Welch, inheritor of a vast candy fortune, these titans of wealth believed a vast communist conspiracy had ...