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How to Beat those Pesky Tan Lines

Picture it.  You just came back from your beautiful vacation in Hawaii.  You spent hours on gorgeous beaches and caught some waves …

Okra, the Old World Vegetable

Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Okra is technically an edible seed pod that is part of a subtropical plant from the hollyhock …

The History of Pralines

Written by Phineas Upham The praline is a sugar-coated nut that has been known and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. The nut …

A Biography of Gerard Way

This article was written by Phin Upham Born in April of 1977, Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance is not just a …

Incubus: A Rare Breed

This article was written by Phineas Upham Incubus was not just another 90s metal band. They incorporated a DJ into their sets, …

Fried Chicken Origins

This article was written by Phin Upham The practice of frying both meats and vegetables dates back to the ancients. Frying had …

Pumpkin Pie, Then and Now

Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Pumpkin pie wasn’t the neat confectionary we know of today, although its history goes back to the …

Women And Their Jewellery

Written by: Fancy That Jewelry Design Women will always love their jewellery. Sometimes it doesn’t even matter what kind it is, custom …

Ancient Istanbul

By Phin Upham Founded in the 7th century BC, what is today known as Istanbul began life as a strategic trading post …