With Thanksgiving a few weeks away, the unmistakable aroma of pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg — a.k.a. pumpkin pie — will soon fill kitchens and dining rooms across America. But where did this uniquely delicious dessert originate? While different species of melon are found around the world, that bright, round, orange one we […]
Diwali is Hinduism’s most important holiday of the year — also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains — symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The festivities begin this year on October 24 and last for five days, starting with people cleaning their homes and shopping for gold, decorating their homes with lamps and colorful powder […]
The pandemic changed countless ways about how we live and work — many of us are still working from home, for instance, and millions listen to podcasts more than ever. In fact, U.S. podcast listenership has grown by 40% over the past three years. If you’ve never listened to a podcast, it’s essentially like […]
With climate change worsening and energy prices on the rise, reducing our carbon footprint is increasingly a concern — no more so than in the space where we spend most of our time: our homes. The good news is technology and ingenuity may be coming to the rescue. What sustainability trends are picking up […]
