This Instant Pot basmati rice is the easiest way ever to turn out perfect, fluffy basmati rice each and every time! A quick cold water rinse and a few minutes of cooking are all it takes to have your rice ready to serve! It’s perfect for meal prepping, too! Instant Pot Basmati Rice Recipe Even though the total cooking time is roughly the same, there’s no fuss over the stove top....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Mallorca has a reputation for being a rowdy party destination — especially among the Brits and Germans — but it offers a lot more to do besides drinking. This picturesque Balearic Island is rich in culture and history. It’s also home to a somewhat recently renovated St. Regis property that I’ve had my eye on for quite some time: The St....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Large welcome bonuses offer a great opportunity to boost your account balance — as do shopping portals and bonus categories — but there’s another oft-overlooked option available with a handful of cards: referral bonuses. American Express launched a limited-time referral program in October to help cardholders maximize the card recommendations they make to friends and family. Unfortunately, the October refer-a-friend promotion is coming to an end, but you still have time to earn one of the amazing referrals....
There are various approaches used by educators when it comes to teaching music. Some of the best ways of teaching children music are to build upon a child’s innate curiosity and teach children in a way that they learn best, similar to how a child learns their native language. Each teaching method has a system, an underlying philosophy with clearly defined objectives and goals. These methods have been in use for a long time, so they are time-tested and proven to have success....
The most casual of casual shoes, flip-flops shouldn’t really have a set of rules, should they? The answer, of course, depends on who you ask. But no matter how you slice it, some people are always going to frown upon them. And, most other people will only frown on them some of the time. Below, we give you the basics of flip-flop etiquette. Before we get to that though, let’s be sure we’re on the same page as to what flip flops actually are....
Though known best for its string of ’70s progressive rock album statements built around impeccable musicianship, British rock band Yes also enjoyed an active and fruitful ’80s period that focused on shorter, more accessible mainstream rock impulses. Some purist fans probably scoffed at this more conventional direction, but the fresh input provided by new band members created an interesting balance between melodic arena rock and esoteric musical exploration. The results often work quite well, and here’s a chronological look at the very best songs from the more pop-oriented but still engaging ’80s albums from legendary classic rock band Yes....
Where kids are concerned, TV and movies get a bad rap, but with healthy viewing habits and parental supervision, limited “screen time” can be a positive experience for children. 7 Benefits of Watching TV TV can help kids learn about a variety of subjects. If there’s a subject your child enjoys, more likely than not, there is a TV show, movie, or educational DVD that explores the subject in detail. You might even be surprised to find out how many kids watch and love educational shows aimed at adults....
Definition: A common term used to indicate the amount of ignition advance. For instance, 10 degrees BTDC indicates the ignition timing is set 10 degrees before top-dead-center. Examples: Setting the ignition timing, so that the spark is initiated before top-dead-center, is necessary because of the time delay before the explosion reaches maximum force. The objective is to ensure the piston has begun its downward (power) stroke as the expanding gases reach their maximum pressure....
01 of 10 Sung Kang’s Long Layered Hairstyle Kristian Dowling / Getty Images For a playful but masculine look, a long layered style will have you turning heads. If you have fine or thinning hair, you should steer clear of having longer hair, as it will emphasize your lack of fullness. However, if you are blessed with a fuller head of thick hair, particularly with any natural wave, you can pull off a longer hairstyle....
You know those iPhoto or “on this day” alerts that send you reminders of important memories you’ve made in the past?Well somehow, technology and algorithms missed reminding me of the 10-year anniversary of the trip that changed my life.On June 14, 2011, I traveled back to Afghanistan for the first time since my family left during a civil war in 1989. It was a trip that I had wanted to take my whole life and when it finally happened, it impacted every aspect of my life in the most unexpected ways....
01 of 08 7 Winter Formal Asking Ideas Blend Images-Jose Luiz Pelaez Inc/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Asking a date to the winter formal is all part of the experience. Here are 7 creative, wintery, and totally seasonal ways to get your crush, boyfriend or girlfriend to say yes to your dance proposal… all while keeping the winter season in mind. 02 of 08 Ask Them With a Surprise in an Ice Skate...
Jump to Recipe These simple air fryer Shake & Bake pork chops are a breeze to make - prep the chops, shake to coat, then pop into your air fryer for a dinner everyone loves! They’re ridiculously crispy on the outside, and superbly juicy inside for the best pork chops ever! Air fryer Shake N Bake pork chops are a super easy dinner that the whole family will love! The easiest, quickest, and tastiest pork dinner - air fryer Shake N Bake pork chops!...
Thanks to growing up as an Air Force brat and a stint as Aviation Daily’s airport editor, I have always been fascinated with the terminals I see before taking off. Airports are like little cities, with food/beverage, retail and services such as health clinics to serve passengers on the ground.What I see as the biggest transformation at airports big and small is the evolution of food and beverage options available to travelers....
01 of 25 Witchpost From East End Cottage Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society An assortment of antique tools and household items, along with prices and values. As explained by the Whitby Museum:A witchpost from East End Cottage, Egton. Witch posts are almost exclusively a feature of the North York Moors region. It is a solid upright timber of oak or rowan wood which is built as part of a house’s structure, often by the fireplace....
Jump to Recipe A last-minute au jus substitute won’t be hard to find if you take a look at this list of easy au jus alternatives! This beefy sauce is rich and full of flavor, so don’t let your meal suffer just because you don’t have any au jus on hand. There are plenty of options that are just as good for dipping, dunking, or slurping! Best Au Jus Substitute Your favorite roast beef sandwich wouldn’t be quite the same without the rich juice to dip it in....
Jump to Recipe For the best cake flour substitute and information on cake flour itself, check out this comprehensive post full of useful tips! Not only have we included a number of cake flour substitutions, but also a recipe for making homemade cake flour yourself! Cake Flour Alternatives Why does your recipe call for cake flour? Unless you are an avid baker, you may not realize there are differences between all-purpose flour and cake flour....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.British Airways is currently offering a bonus of up to 25% on the purchase of Avios between now and March 23, 2014. As always, the question I’ve been getting about this sale is – is it worth it? Let’s take a look at the numbers.Avios normally cost between about 2.8-5.3 cents apiece depending on how many you buy....
Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As we’ve told you about in the past, the Chase Ink Business Preferred Credit Card has an annual fee that’s waived the first year if you apply in branch....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Starting tomorrow, November 27, 2012 through December 29, 2012, American Express cardmembers who transfer Amex Membership Rewards points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club will receive a 35% bonus.The normal transfer ratio is 1:1, so with this bonus, instead of transferring 1,000 Membership Rewards points to 1,000 Flying Club miles, you’ll get 1,350 Flying Club miles instead, and points transfer instantly....
01 of 05 Out of Sight Golf Channel Golfer Danielle Amiee was a contestant on the third season of "The Big Break" series on Golf Channel. That that season was called … well … "Big Break III." Amiee was 28 years old at the time she appeared on the show. She proved one of the more divisive cast members in show history, certainly the most controversial to that point in the series....
