Category: Lifehacks

Is Cardiff a secondary capital of the United Kingdom? Historically several cities have been considered the “second city of the British Empire”. Less authoritative claims have been made on behalf of Cardiff and Belfast due to their status as the respective capital cities of Wales and Northern Ireland. What are the 4 capitals of the […]

Do Asian jellies have gelatin? The love for Japanese jelly desserts goes deeper than modern hype, though, because many of these jelly dishes are actually traditional, in no small part because agar, the primary vegetarian substitute for gelatin, is a Japanese invention and has been part of Japanese cuisine for centuries. What is Asian jelly? […]

How do you keep mac and cheese creamy? Undercook your pasta—cook one minute less than the package directions to avoid a mushy mac and cheese. Swap rich cream for all or half of the milk in the recipe. Cook your pasta in salted water. Season every layer of your sauce: the roux, after the milk […]

What herb starts with the letter D? Herbs By Common Name Starting With Letter D Damiana, Turnera diffusa. Dandelion Root, Taraxacum officinale. Datura, Datura spp. Deer’s Tongue, Liatris odoratissima. Devil’s Claw, Harpagophytum procumbens. Dill, Anethum graveolens. Dong Quai, Angelica sinensis. What makes a plant sacred? Many cultures believe these plants to be sacred because of […]

Why do birds fly and we can t? A bird can fly because its wingspan and the wing muscle strength are in balance with its body size. It has a lightweight skeleton with hollow bones, which puts a smaller load on its wings. In other words, humans are not too large to fly, but our […]

Is Rajgira and kuttu same? Almost like a spicy potato soup. Another of my favorites during the fasting period is gluten free food. The Crepes / Chilas made with Rajgira (Amaranth) or Kuttu (Buckwheat) or Singoda (water chestnut) flours or mixing some. Is Ragi called buckwheat? The body also needs grains like barley, oats, buckwheat […]

What makes frosting thick? Adding Dry Thickening Ingredients. Add more powdered sugar. Most frostings contain powdered sugar, or icing sugar, and the most common way to thicken a runny frosting is by gradually mixing in a bit more powdered sugar to offset the liquid ingredients. How do you thicken cream cheese mixture? Mix 1 tablespoon […]

Is Diet Coke good for acid reflux? Some foods can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter and make reflux worse. The most common culprits are alcohol, soda, and caffeine. It is, therefore, best for a person with reflux to avoid these drinks as much as possible. Do carbonated drinks cause acid reflux? Heartburn and Carbonated Beverages […]

Does TiVo work with any cable provider? TiVo makes DVRs designed to work with nearly any digital cable provider. Can you move a cable card from one TiVo to another? Thanks. True, the card will not be paired. That doesn’t mean it won’t work. If your cable company uses the Equipment number to validate premium […]

How fast does the Volga flow? The average flow rate of the Volga River is 8,060 cubic meters (284,636 cubic feet) per second. The Volga river drains most of the western region of Russia. How much water does the Volga River carry? At Tver the average annual rate of river flow is about 6,400 cubic […]