Bananas are a popular fruit. They are tasty, versatile, and full of nutrients such as potassium. There seems to be no end to banana recipes from cake to muffins to smoothies to curry to fritters to pie. However they are eaten, the first step is to remove the peel, but don’t trash it just yet....

Sarah Biren
Food Journalist
Sarah is a baker, cook, author, and blogger living in Toronto. She believes that food is the best method of healing and a classic way of bringing people together. In her spare time, Sarah does yoga, reads cookbooks, writes stories, and finds ways to make any type of food in her blender.
There are many kinds of personalities in the workforce. There’s the workaholics, the natural-born leaders, the people-pleasers, the innovators, the analysts, and so on, depending on the specific career. However, there’s one type that seems to exist in every field: the lone wolf, or the individualist, who is independent and unafraid of confrontation. Unfortunately, being...
Winter is upon us. While some people are excited about ice skating, sledding, and snowmen, some are already wishing for warmer weather. However, a natural phenomenon called the polar vortex indicates that the United States may be facing an extra blast of cold at the end of season. Not only that, but the vortex may...
Dining at a steakhouse is a luxurious affair, often reserved for birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations. So it’s important to make the most of the experience. However, it’s easy to feel confused when reading through an unfamiliar menu with fancy descriptions that don’t actually explain the food item. Fortunately, many chefs have come forward with...
Northwestern Australia is a dry and barren region, home to the Gibson Desert, the Great Sandy Desert, and the Great Victoria Desert. There is so much for researchers to explore there, but a recent study made a discovery beyond the arid ecosystem. This part of the continent used to be occupied by an ancient civilization...
Ben Witten was only six years old when he found an ancient Neanderthal hand ax. He had no idea what it was at the time. He was just playing on Shoreham Beach and pocketed what he thought was a nice shiny rock. Witten kept the rock for three years, until he visited the Worthing Museum...
Olive oil is famously healthy but shopping for it can be confusing. It can come in many kinds of containers with labels touting different varieties. Overall, most people want high quality olive with the most health benefits but don’t want to overpay for it. Fortunately, experts break down the meaning behind the labels and explain...
Eggs are a staple in many households. They are versatile sources of protein suited for any meal. They could be scrambled, fried, poached, baked, etc. and paired with an assortment of other foods. However, the expiration date on egg cartons isn’t as clear-cut as the dates on other items. There’s an additional code on an...
“I put these symptoms off for months before finally going to get a colonoscopy,” says Joe Faratzis, who was 28 years old when was diagnosed with stage IV colorectal cancer. The now-34-year-old shares his experiences with this condition on TikTok to warn others against making his mistake. “Don’t risk your life by waiting to see...
You may have seen these small boats near docks and ports, weaving around larger vessels. Don’t underestimate them because of their size. Tug boats are maritime tow trucks, and they can “tug” and dock massive ships. Large vessels are unable to maneuver around tight spaces like ports and canals, so tug boats become their valets...
Look out for clusters of small, pink eggs. They may seem similar to raspberries or bright cocoons. However, these are eggs of the apple snail, an invasive species that is threatening local U.S. ecosystems by invading crops, plants, and wildlife habitats. As soon as you notice the pink eggs, take action to prevent the species...
It’s a sadly common occurrence. A female walks into her doctor’s office but leaves with little to no relief. Maybe he’ll give her suggestions to switch birth control pills or “stop stressing so much”. Maybe the doctor will admit that knowledge is limited when it comes to women’s health. If she is unlucky, she’ll leave...