The Italian word “torta” means round bread or cake. The term “torte” refers to layers of cake soaked in cream or jam. However, you can achieve the same effect in a simpler way.
Ingredients: 300 g of cookies (plain crackers can work); 500 g of sour cream; 200 g of sugar; 2 bananas; 50 g of chocolate (optional, for decoration).
Start by mashing the bananas. Mix them with the sugar and sour cream, then mash everything into a smooth mixture. Add the crushed cookies to this cream and stir well.
Tran…

Can you guess what this is? It’s an installation titled “Please Be Seated” by British designer Paul Coxedge. If you find yourself in London, make sure to visit Finsbury Avenue Square, where you’ll discover this innovative design sculpture at its center.
This unusual structure consists of enormous, wave-like wooden circles designed for sitting, lounging, taking shelter from the rain, or finding some shade. Finally, a perfect spot for a date! Imagine the possibilities, just like the project’s cre…

The medieval Kingdom of Burgundy was located in what is now the southeastern regions of France and the western cantons of Switzerland. It is believed that the Dukes of Burgundy brought this recipe from Belgium to Provence, Côte-d’Or, and Savoy, but the court chefs adapted it to local tastes: they became accustomed to marinating beef in wine with a fruity flavor from a local variety of black grapes, while the Belgians used beer in their marinade. As a result, this historical dish gained the repu…

Madeleine Vionnet (1876-1975) referred to herself as the enemy of fashion. She believed that the whims of fashion were superficial and ever-changing, which offended her sense of beauty. Yet, fashion did not return the sentiment: it adored Madame Vionnet, who was ahead of her time. More precisely, she kept pace with the contemporary art of her day, which was undergoing a true revolution.
Her star shone brightly during the interwar years from 1919 to 1939. At elite parties, her dresses were worn …

After the age of 35, the human brain shrinks by 0.2-0.5% each year, and this rate increases after 60. This can contribute to accelerated aging, memory lapses, and even cognitive impairments and dementia. However, scientists believe that napping during the day may help older adults maintain mental sharpness by slowing down brain shrinkage.
Research shows that people who typically take naps during the day have a larger brain volume, and their brains may shrink at a slower rate over time. Estimate…

Researchers from the University of Tennessee and the University of Colorado have confirmed that a new type of intermittent fasting, known as the 4:3 method, helps shed slightly more weight than traditional daily calorie counting. Plus, sticking to this proposed plan is easier.
What Did the Scientists Discover?
During the study, scientists compared the effectiveness of two dietary strategies aimed at weight loss. The team involved 165 adults with overweight or obesity, as reported by BBC Science…