How to make the perfect pavlova
Whip to perfection The technique of whipping the egg whites is essential to achieving a perfect pavlova. Use a clean, dry bowl and whisk to prevent any grease from affecting the egg whites. Begin whipping at a low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high until soft peaks form. At this point, start adding the sugar gradually, […]
How to meet people who aren’t backstabbing jerks
Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found friendship and romantic partnership at a later stage in life to write in. I shared some of those great responses last week and, […]
How to quit drinking alcohol: Tauranga addiction experts’ advice for safe withdrawal
Hanmer Clinic only sees people over 18, with clients’ average age being 43 years old. Alcohol is the primary issue for most clients of Hamner Clinic. Photo/ Andrew Warner Younger people may tend not to use services like Hamner, Hancock said. “We do have a couple of 18-year-olds. I would say, they’re probably far more […]
How to survive the cruise ship dinner table
Picture this scene: with newly sanitised hands and an appetite as big as the QE2, you have been seated at a restaurant table where you will dine for the duration of your cruise. You’re then handed a printed card by the couple next to you. It reads: “Please do not smile or greet us at […]
I don’t know how to confront my meth-addicted nephew
DEAR ABBY: I am very close to my oldest sister’s three sons, especially “Lucas,” who is 38. He and I have communicated often and have seen each other (we live in different states) over the years. In a way, I have been his confidant. He knows I love him like a son. Lucas is a […]
How to keep bread fresher for longer
Use a bread box A bread box provides an ideal environment for storing bread. It helps control humidity, allowing the bread to retain its moisture without becoming too soggy or too dry. Bread boxes also protect the bread from direct sunlight and excessive air exposure, both of which can accelerate staling. Freeze for long-term storage […]
How to view your final results
Once final results have been released, you will be able to view them via My Results tab in eStudent. The official results publication date for each study period can be found on the Academic Calendar. You can navigate to the My Results tab using the steps below: Log into OASIS. Click on the My Studies tab. Click on […]
How To Regrow Vegetables From Scraps | Lifestyle | islandernews.com
Rather than throwing your scraps in the bin or the compost, why not grow new vegetables?! Here's your quick guide to growing root veg from scraps! Source link
How To Train for a Multi-Day Ski Traverse
With a huge ski trip beckoning, it was time to design a training program and get to work! Here’s how it went. During my 20s, I was lucky enough that my lifestyle kept me fit, and I didn’t need to do any training to maintain a solid level of mountain fitness. However, as real life […]
How to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe From Financial Scams
As the guy in my family who writes for WIRED, I often act as tech support. When relatives want to know what phone to buy or why the Wi-Fi sucks in the back room, they ask me. I recently discovered that an elderly family member was being charged more than double what I pay each […]