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My mom and I have different names for this same dessert. I call it a 'fruit galette', and she calls it a 'fruit crostata'. They are the same thing as far as we can tell, but we like to have something delicious to disagree about! Either way, it's a charming fruit pie/tart that doesn't require a special pie pan or any skill at making handsome artisanal crusts. Throughout the year we swap other delicious seasonal fruit into this versatile dough, such as figs, pears, peaches and blackberries, …

Check out these top holiday gift picks for gadget freaks! We've assembled a unique gift buying guide for the hard-to-please person in your life who has a soft spot for all things new and interesting: DIGI-note™ the talking sticky note!Brand new to the market, this little device is a voice recording "note pad" that eliminates the need for sticky notes. It is magnetic, so it sticks to the fridge if you want to leave a note for your family members, or you can just leave it on a desk of a cowork …

We all have that one person in our life that loves Science.They might be a Chemist, Biologist, or Botanist and they are passionate about what they do. This holiday season surprise them something they’ll love – and haven’t seen before. Finding interesting and affordable gifts ideas can be difficult.To help out in your holiday search, we found 5 gifts make your Christmas morning a little more science-y! Custom Periodic Table Element Name Key Chain - $15 We found this gem on Etsy.com.&nb …

At CP Lab Safety we’re driven to make your workplace safe and environmentally sustainable. For decades, sticky notes have been the go-to method for leaving notes in the workplace and home. With the invention of DIGI-note, being wasteful with both time and paper will be a thing of the past. DIGI-note is an electronic device with the ability to record a 30 second voice message. Once the message is recorded, just tap the play button to listen. When the message is no longer ne …

What ingredients are in beer?Malted Barley: In order to malt barley for brewing it must first be allowed to germinate. This is achieved by soaking the raw barley in water for several days. After soaking, it is drained and held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 5 days. This process allows the barley to begin to sprout – which is referred to as green malt. When it is undergoing the germination process enzymes are released and convert the nutrients in the barley from starches to sugars to …