Every year in August, my husband skips the flowers and brings home a bushel basket of basil from the farmers' market for only $25. I'm always able to turn that gift into a freezer full of delicious homemade pesto. You see, while basil is native to Asia and Africa, it's Italy that has instilled this herb into our hearts ever since pesto became one of the world's most loved sauces. No surprise then that in Italy (and in my home!), basil is a symbol of love.
The healing benefits of basil and a nutritious salad recipe
Ryan Gosling explains his effect on women: ‘I listen’
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If Ryan Gosling had been alive in the 1600s, it's likely he would have been suspected of witchcraft, because his ability to woo women across the world is downright spooky. But if you ask the blond, blue-eyed Canadian heartthrob himself, there's a very simple reason behind it.
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Apple 'to unveil mini iPad in October'
Apple will unveil a new, smaller version of its wildly popular iPad in October after the release of the latest version of its iPhone next month, the All Things Digital website reported Sunday.
"First comes the latest iteration of the tech giant's hugely popular smartphone, which will be unveiled at an as yet unannounced event on September 12," the website said.
"Only after the next-generation iPhone is out the door and on sale will Apple announce the smaller iPad it's been working on," it said.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Fiance Jionni LaValle Welcome Son Lorenzo
No need to formally congratulate them: an enthusiastic fist pump should do the trick.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and her love of two years, Jionni LaValle, welcomed their first child together Sunday in Livingston, NJ, a son named Lorenzo, a rep for the pint-size star tells Us Weekly.
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Molly Palmer catches record fish, but won’t get record
There is no way Molly Palmer can extend her arms wide enough when telling people about the size of fish she recently caught off Hawaii.
While fishing in The Big Island Invitational Marlin Tournament, Palmer, 28, reeled in a 12-foot long animal that weighed 1022.5 pounds, according to The Associated Press. It was well over the previous record of 950 pounds for a woman using a 130-pound line, but Palmer is never going to get the credit, the money or the record. She is too honest.
Make over your kitchen for under $100: 10 easy steps to refinish cabinets
When renovating a home, the kitchen is usually at the top of most people's wish list. A total overhaul may not be in your budget, but luckily there are cheaper ways to upgrade your kitchen — and still produce dramatic results. Start with the cabinets and add a fresh coat of paint and new hardware. This inexpensive weekend project will fast track you to an brand new kitchen!
Rosie O'Donnell reveals she had a heart attack
No joke: Last week, comedian Rosie O' Donnell had a serious health scare. Writing on her website August 20, the talk-show host recounted how she had a heart attack the week before, admitting that her kind of heart attack is called "the widow maker" and that she is "lucky to be here."
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Uma Thurman debuts 4-week-old daughter
Uma and daughter. (Splash News)Forget a magazine spread or Twitpic — Uma Thurman showed the world her adorable newborn daughter by just stepping outside with her. On Friday, the "Smash" actress cradled the little one — whose name is not yet publicly known — in her arms as they exited a New York City building following a doctor's appointment. Not much else is known about the sleeping beauty, who was born on July 15.
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Rare Discovery: Hook-Legged Spider Found in Oregon Cave
A newly discovered spider found in Oregon caves. It's an historic find.
These are the remarkable, raptor-like claws of Trogloraptor.
A group of cave explorers and scientists have made a rare discovery: an entirely new taxonomic family of spider in the caves of southern Oregon.
Only two other spider families (the taxonomic group above both genus and species) have been found since 1990, and this is the first newly discovered, native one uncovered in North America since 1890, said California Academy of Sciences researcher Charles Griswold, lead author of the study that described the species.
Snake cake goes viral: Looks so real you might just jump when you see it
A snake cake made by professional cake-maker Francesca Pitcher. (North Star Cakes Facebook)It slides, it slithers, it has…a delicious sponge-cake filling? Okay, so this stunningly realistic cake may not actually be able to move, but it certainly looks like it could.
The creepy cake was made by professional cake-maker Francesca Pitcher for her daughter's sixth birthday, as part of her North Star Cake business. A 37-year-old mom from Maidstone, Kent -- a small town in the U.K. -- made the cake in response to her daughter Claudia's request for a "spooky-themed" birthday party, according to the Daily Mail.
'Rich Kids of Instagram': Overserved and oversharing
First came Paris Hilton. Then the documentary about heirs of the One Percent, "Born Rich," and MTV's series "My Super Sweet 16." Now comes the dot-com version of silver-spoon voyeurism: "The Rich Kids of Instagram."
The blog on Tumblr features photos set in gilded frames of rich kids and wanna-bes in various states of excess, undress and indulgence, and ever since its launch last month, "The Rich Kids of Instagram" has touched off a firestorm of debate over rich kids and social media.
Kate Middleton's Cousin Poses For Playboy
A cousin of Duchess Kate has posed for Playboy.
Katrina Darling, a 22-year-old burlesque dancer, is featured on the cover of the September issue of the magazine. She also posed for an 8-page nude pictorial inside the mag.
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The Worst Snacks for Your Body
To snack or not to snack? That depends on the snack. Done the right way (calorie-controlled, nutrient-rich), snacking can keep cravings in check and up the nutritional quality of your diet. But all too often some of the most common snacks-even the ones that seem healthy-are filled with salt, sugar, excess calories, and even harmful chemicals, according to Tiffany Jackson, ND, and Kate Kennedy, RD, practitioners at Cenegenics Carolinas, an age-management medical practice in Charleston, South Carolina. Here, they share the 5 worst snacks for your health:
Fluffiest Pancakes Ever—in 8 Easy Steps
Souffle style pancakesHow do you make breakfast pancakes extra light and airy? Clayton Miller, Executive Chef at Wit and Wisdom, the new tavern at Baltimore's Four Seasons Hotel, developed this unique method early on in his career when he worked as a pastry chef.
Beyoncé Wows The United Nations With Wild Statement Earrings
The pop superstar, who was there to discuss charitable initiatives for the upcoming 2012 World Humanitarian Day on August 19, had the opportunity to talk with General Secretary Ban Ki Moon. She posted a photo to her official website to document the meeting.
12 Year-Old’s Heart-Breaking, Life-Affirming Videos
Talia Joy Castellano
An incredible girl is teaching hundreds of thousands of Internet followers what courage means. Talia Joy Castellano, who turns 13 August 18, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer that forms in the nerve cells, in 2007.
How one man rebuilt his retirement savings
John Robbins is no stranger to starting over. The author of bestselling Diet for a New America and one-time heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune walked away from his family money at age 21. He chose to live simply with his wife on an island off the coast of British Columbia. Together, they spent only $500 a year.
Eat This, Reduce Breast Cancer Risk?
Can eating kale prevent cancer?by SHAPE Diet Doctor Mike Roussell, phD
While there are obviously many reasons to eat fruits and vegetables, we were curious about the recent research we'd seen that said increasing your consumption of certain veggies could decrease your risk of developing breast cancer. So we went to our diet doctor Mike Roussell, phD to get his opinion and see if it was really true.
7 tips for a last-minute vacation on the cheap
Summer is in full swing, but if you hadn't had a chance to get out of town for a well-deserved vacation just yet, there's still a little time before school's in, leisure time's out and the weather makes you want to retreat indoors. Even if you can't afford the vacation you really want (somewhere exotic, luxurious and far, far away) doesn't mean you have to stay put. Here are a few tips that will help put travel on the map for you this summer — at a price that won't break the bank...
The World's Largest Yachts 2012
The world’s super yachts are some of the biggest and most expensive toys of the super rich, floating palaces with unique features that can carry price tags into the hundreds of millions.Super yachts are privately owned vessels that have professional crews and are found in the greatest abundance in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Middle East.
Most stolen luxury cars
Approximately 800,000 motor vehicles were stolen in the United States in 2009, the most recent year for which the FBI provides statistics. That represents a loss of $5.2 billion nationwide.The Toyota Camry was stolen more than any other make, possibly because there were so many to be stolen. About 448,000 Camrys were manufactured in 2009, and of those, 781 were stolen, at a rate of 1.74 per thousand cars produced. Luxury cars are produced in much lower runs than standard models, so far fewer units are stolen every year. But they’re attractive to thieves nonetheless.
6 Anti-Aging Secrets from Dermatologists
botox injection around eye These treatments are dermatologists' best-kept secrets for helping your skin look younger.
Battle of the Wrinkle Fixers
In a matchup between Botox and newcomer Dysport, researchers at UCSF measured eye creases in 90 women and men, injected Dysport on one side and Botox on the other, and examined the participants a month later.
Ryan Lochte’s mom says he only has time for ‘one-night stands’
(Getty Images)Ladies, if you had your heart set on catching Ryan Lochte's eye, you may need to reevaluate your strategy for landing the biggest catch at the London Olympics.
As his mother, Ike, explained to "Today" this week, Ryan doesn't have time to get involved in relationships. He's more of a love 'em and leave 'em type.
Jada Pinkett Smith flaunts bikini body: ‘We do get better with age!’
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Jada Pinkett Smith is one foxy 40-year-old!
The actress and singer showed off her fab figure over the weekend, posting a photo of herself in a string bikini on Twitter. In the picture, Jada — who will be 41 in September — is standing knee-deep in water, showing off her toned stomach and sculpted arms in a Missoni two-piece suit.
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