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What makes a good pie? There are many different variations on fillings, from savory ground meat to various sweet fruits. While the filling is certainly important to making a marvelous pie, it is the crust that makes or breaks this delectable confection. The buttery, flakey layers are the vehicle in which the filling is held – without it, there would be no pie.What is the science behind the perfect crust? The ingredients for a perfect pie crust are simple: flour, fat (butter or shortening), …

150 years ago the periodic table was established by Dmitri Mendeleev. To commemorate this anniversary, 2019 has been designated by the United Nations as the International Year of the Periodic Table. This significant achievement in science has given us the tools to study our world and universe in ways our ancestors could only imagine. While Mendeleev is credited with creating the iconic chart, other scientists have contributed to it as well. Read on to find out more about the Periodic Table’s fas …

There are few things on this earth that are as recognizable and iconic as the snowflake. The whimsical and often very beautiful patterns have fascinated us for decades…and we often wonder, “causes a snowflake to the look the way it does?” The final shape of a snowflake tells you the journey it’s taken from inside the cloud, where it’s born, to landing on your shoulder. Although the most common term is “snowflake” scientists prefer to call them “snow crystals”. The process in wh …

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 …