Sometimes you just need the cup with the little green straw.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015
Which Starbucks Frappuccino Should You Try Based On Your Zodiac Sign?
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Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Garlic Bread
An easy way to combine dip and bread into an all-inclusive appetizer!
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10 Mouthwatering Pizza Facts
If there’s a universal language in this world, it’s pizza.
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15 Ways To Take Leftover Queso De Bola To The Next Level
It doesn’t deserve to be forgotten in a corner of your fridge.
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Queso de Bola Cheesecake
Perfect to serve as dessert on New Year’s. Get the recipe here.
Twice-Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Queso de Bola
Literally substitute parmesan cheese with queso de bola every time. Get the recipe here.
Queso de Bola Pancakes with Spam Tocino and Palawan Honey
It doesn’t get any more Pinoy than this. Get the recipe here.
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15 Appetizers For A Rockin' New Year's Eve
Because what better way to ring in the new year than with awesome food?
Baked Jalapeno Popper Phyllo Cups
Get the recipe HERE
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Spicy Crockpot Meatballs
Get the recipe HERE
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Get the recipe HERE
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Tomato Crostini
Get the recipe HERE
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17 Cheese Toasties You Must Eat In London
SO. MUCH. CHEESE.
The Cheese Truck
If the name didn’t grab you, the grilled cheese will. The truck is basically an homage to all things British cheese, so inside you’ll find fondue fries (YES), stilton and dark chocolate brownies (err, maybe) and glorious, glorious grilled cheese sandwiches. I mean come on. Just look at it.
Location: All over London
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Kappacasein
This is a dairy that had the GENIUS idea of selling its cheese melted inside toasted sandwiches. Yes Kappacasein Dairy. YES.
BEWARE: on Saturdays they don’t sell toasted sandwiches. So don’t go on a Saturday.
Location: London Bridge
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Melt Room
Set up by a real life New Yorker who moved over here and missed his melts so much he set up a shop selling just that, and only that. If you want a gourmet grilled cheese, this is your place. The bread is artisan, the cheese is far from plastic and the meat - good grief but it’s good (think slow cooked lamb shoulder and juicy pulled pork).
Have your melt with a side of cheese fries because 1. carbs and cheese need more carbs and cheese and 2. HOLY CRAP THEY’RE SO GOOD.
Location: Soho
Loves Company
A proper cocktail bar that knows the only right and good bar food is cheese toasties. They’ve also named them in highly amusing ways, like the Cheesus of Nazareth and the Crustin Bieber. Gotta love a cheese pun.
Location: Old Street
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Oh My God, This Cake Changes Colors When You Turn It
Hello. It’s me. I was wondering if after all this time I could mess with your perception again.
Back in November, YouTuber CharlotteSometimes uploaded a short video of a seemingly magical cake.
According to a Reddit thread, the optical illusion was created by airbrushing different colors on opposing sides of the ridged frosting.
H/T to Geyser of Awesome! and laughterkey.
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A Judge Dismissed A Woman's DWI Because Her Gut Makes Its Own Booze
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Here’s a new entry for best way to get out of a drunk driving charge: It’s not my fault — it’s the fungus in my gut.
Earlier this month, a judge in Hamburg, New York, dismissed a driving while intoxicated case against a 35-year-old school teacher after her attorney claimed that she had “auto-brewery syndrome,” a severe yeast infection in her intestines that supposedly pushed her blood alcohol levels to nearly four times the legal limit for driving.
The woman was pulled over in October 2014 and blew a 0.33% blood alcohol level on a Breathalyzer, according to the Buffalo News. The legal limit to drive in New York is 0.08%.
The woman insisted that she’d had only three drinks, and had stopped drinking an hour and a half before driving. Alcohol metabolism varies widely between individuals, but for women, a drink generally increases blood alcohol content by .025% to .045%.
The woman’s lawyer, Joseph Marusak, told the Buffalo News that she tested herself several times using a Breathalyzer in the months after the arrest, and also was tested by nurses over the course of 12 hours while abstaining from booze. Her blood alcohol regularly registered over 0.2%, he said.
The condition has been the subject of several published studies, each following one or two people with the disorder. Independent experts say that it’s probably a real condition, though extremely rare.
So how does it happen? The leading theory is that the syndrome stems from an imbalance of microbes in a person’s intestines, leading to an overgrowth of yeast. When an affected person eats food that’s rich in carbohydrates — such as sugar or alcohol — the yeast has a feast, multiplying and producing lots of ethyl alcohol, which then makes its way into the bloodstream.
Most people don’t have tons of yeast in their gut, so they don’t make excessive amounts of alcohol. But it’s not implausible that a few people do, Eric Martens, an assistant professor of microbiology at the University of Michigan, told BuzzFeed News by email. “My guess is it’s pretty rare, but there are always surprises in nature and medicine.”
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Barbara Cordell, head of nursing and health sciences at Panola College in Texas, discovered the condition after her friend started acting drunk without drinking anything. The friend was kept under strict observation at a hospital for 24 hours, and his blood alcohol level rose throughout the day.
Cordell told the BBC that she estimates about 100 people have auto-brewery in the United States. Dozens of cases have been reported in Japan, where about 85% of the population has a gene that slows the natural breakdown of alcohol in their bodies.
In 2014, British man Matthew Hogg made the rounds at media outlets to raise awareness about the condition, which he says often gives him severe hangovers and has forced him to go on disability.
But no one knows for sure about the cause of the condition because so little research has been done. The handful of studies that do exist have found that people with unexpectedly high levels of blood alcohol also tend to have high levels of yeast — particularly Candida albicans and the brewer’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae — in their guts.
The New York woman’s doctor, Anup Kanodia, a general practitioner in Westerville, Ohio, told BuzzFeed News that he has treated about 10 people for auto-brewery syndrome in the last few years. About half of them came in after a DWI, he said, though the youngest was 13 years old. All claimed that they register high levels of blood alcohol without drinking.
“Could someone fool everything? They probably could,” Kanodia said. But a person would have to drink a lot of alcohol to get to such a high blood level — enough that it would be extremely difficult to hide, he added.
Kanodia took stool samples from these people to check for yeast in their intestines. They all had significantly higher yeast levels than typical people do, he said.
Kanodia is a medical doctor and also practices alternative medicine. He associates the symptoms of auto-brewery with “leaky gut,” when the cells lining the intestines become too permeable, allowing large molecules to get into the bloodstream. This condition is not recognized by most mainstream doctors, but has been used by the alternative medicine community to explain everything from irritable bowel syndrome to autism.
But some experts question whether auto-brewery syndrome could lead to such high alcohol levels. Toxicologists Barry Logan of NMS Labs in Pennsylvania and Alan Wayne Jones of Sweden’s Linköping University have proposed that the syndrome stems from a rare combination of a serious yeast infection and an inability to metabolize alcohol.
Because it would take a huge quantity of yeast to make enough alcohol to get you drunk, these researchers concluded that most, if not all, people with DWIs likely got them in the usual way — by drinking and driving.
Kanodia said that he is working with five other defense attorneys who are using auto-brewery as a defense for their clients.
The doctor admitted that people with high blood alcohol shouldn’t drive, no matter how they got there. But he says about 70% of his patients have seen significant improvement with various treatments, including probiotics, dietary changes, prescription antifungals, and supplements with antifungal properties, such as oregano oil.
Martens, the microbiologist from the University of Michigan, told BuzzFeed News that using an oral antifungal medication like fluconazole is likely the best treatment for auto-brewery, though it’s possible that a probiotic could out-compete the yeast for space and resources within the intestines.
“I’m just trying to help people other doctors don’t believe,” Kanodia said. “I would say 90% are undiagnosed, because no one believes them.”
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20 Incredible Personal Essays BuzzFeed Life Published In 2015
I Don’t Care What You Think About My Breakfast — Katie Heaney
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After years of copying other people’s snacks and fending off unsolicited diet advice, Katie Heaney wrote about finally figuring out what she wants to be eating.
Hell Yeah, I Wear A Fanny Pack — Rachel Wilkerson Miller
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Rachel Wilkerson Miller makes a case for why the fanny pack may not be the purse we want, but it’s the purse we need.
How I Made A Career Out Of Showing People My Cervix — Alexandra Duncan
Alice Monkongllite / BuzzFeed Life
As a gynecological teaching associate, Alexandra Duncan uses her own body to teach medical students how to perform pelvic exams. She wrote about why it’s the best, most empowering work she’s ever done.
How I Gave Myself Permission To Be Gluten-Free — Martha Stortz
Alice Monkongllite / BuzzFeed Life
When she was diagnosed with celiac disease, Martha Stortz was more concerned about how her gluten-free diet looked to other people than she was about what it meant for her.
I Fell For The Perfect Guy, But Not For His Open Relationship — Jess Haberman
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
After years of disappointing dating, Jess Haberman finally found someone great. The only problem was his other relationship.
There’s No Shortcut To Making A Mouthwateringly Delicious Curry — Anup Kaphle
Lauren Zaser / BuzzFeed
For years in America, Anup Kaphle tried and failed to replicate the Nepali dishes his parents made. Then he realized he was doing it wrong.
Pinterest Is Actually A Porn Director’s Best Friend — Kitty Stryker
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
Find out why your favorite place to window-shop for succulents is Kitty Stryker’s new favorite way to plan on-camera threesomes.
I Have Long Nails Because I’m Proud Of What They Mean — Jacob Tobia
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As a genderqueer person, Jacob Tobia’s fingernails have made their femininity more visible, both to other people and to them.
How I Learned To Celebrate Eid Al Adha In America — Zainab Shah
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Zainab Shah can’t slaughter a goat, but she can roast a leg of lamb.
I Was A Fundamentalist Christian Until I Discovered Feminist Writers — Susan Gray Blue
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
Today it’s finding feminism, not God, that makes Susan Gray Blue want to testify. But getting here took a long time.
I Used To Be Ashamed Of My Fear. Then I Started Training As An Acrobat — Susie Armitage
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Susie Armitage is not fearless. But she spends a lot of time doing things that terrify most reasonable people.
I Moved Back To My Parent’s House At 29, And It Wasn’t The End Of The World — Ramona Emerson
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When Ramona Emerson moved out of her parents’ house at 18, she didn’t expect to be back a decade later. Now she may never want to leave.
Volunteering At An Abortion Clinic Made Me Lose Patience With The Abortion Debate — Kaye Toal
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Kaye Toal explained why anyone who really wants to understand what’s at stake in the debate over abortion should spend some time outside the places where it happens.
I Don’t Need To Choose Between Black And White, And Neither Does My Hair — Lauren Paul
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
For most of her life, Lauren Paul struggled with her hair because it reminded her of her own otherness. After her mom died, she realized she didn’t have to.
I Didn’t Feel Like A “Woman Of Color” Until I Dyed My Hair Blue — Kaela Myers
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
Experimenting with the color of her hair has helped Kaela Myers to claim it as truly hers, and to change the signal it sends about her biracial identity.
Why #DuragHistoryWeek Is More Than A Joke — Vann R. Newkirk II
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Or: How the iconic hair accessory of Vann R. Newkirk II’s youth became an unexpectedly meaningful way to celebrate blackness in the face of isolation.
I Can’t Live Without Fear, But I Can Learn To Be OK With It — Arianna Rebolini
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Arianna Rebolini wrote about coming to terms with her OCD and the inescapable fear that the people she loves will die. Read more from Mental Health Week here.
I Have To Push My Own Limits To Let My Kids Find Theirs — Josh Stearns
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
Josh Stearns’s greatest challenge as a father is figuring out how to teach his kids independence and keep them safe at the same time.
The Year Of The Snail — Alanna Okun
Sarah Kobos / BuzzFeed Life
Getting an unexpected pet made Alanna Okun feel like an actual adult.
In Defense Of Going Out — Ramona Emerson
Jenny Chang / BuzzFeed Life
The next time you’re inclined to whine about going to another party, remember people like Ramona Emerson, who is hardly able to go to any.
If you have a personal essay you’d like to write for BuzzFeed Life, get more info on how to submit it here.
More recommended reading: The Most Moving Personal Essays You Needed To Read In 2015
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The 25 Places You Must Explore In 2016
From Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016 and AFAR Media’s Where to Go in 2016.
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Ahh, January. A month to attempt to get your sh*t together, not guzzle wine every night, and, perhaps most importantly, plan out your entire year of travel.
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Now about that last one. Of course you should go wherever you want, but there are some places that are in their prime this year, for various reasons — so this could be the best time to go.
Lonely Planet and AFAR Media selected the very best places to travel in 2016. (Lonely Planet released their book, Best In Travel 2016, and AFAR released their “Where To Go In 2016” issue, also available online.)
Some of these places are celebrating big anniversaries, some are in the midst of a resurgence, and some have landmarks that are nearing extinction — but all of them have something special going on right now. Here are the top 25 places you must travel in 2016. Choose one, or choose them all — whatever you do, happy adventuring!
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13 Super Tasty Recipes That Will Satisfy Your Life In 2016
From BuzzFeedTasty to your belly.
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
RECIPE:
Cut low-moisture mozzarella cheese into ¾ inch cubes. Store in refrigerator while preparing the meat.
In a large mixing bowl combine:
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 pound hot Italian sausage
* ½ tsp garlic powder
* 2 tsp salt
* 1 tsp black pepper
* 1 cup bread crumbs
* ¼ cup parmesan cheese
* 2 eggs
* ½ cup whole milk
* ½ cup chopped parsley
Directions:
Roll golf-ball-sized balls with the meat mixture. Squish mozzarella cube into the center and pull the edges of the meatball around it until it’s a new ball again. Arrange meatballs in slow cooker and cover in tomato sauce. Cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours.
Three-Ingredient Slow Cooker Apple Spice Cake
Here’s what you need:
* 1 box spice cake mix
* 2 20 oz cans of apple pie filling
* 8 oz butter
Directions:
Pour apple pie filling into slow cooker. Top with cake mix and butter. Cook on high for 2 to 2½ hours. This dish is great with vanilla ice cream on top!
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
Here’s what you need:
* 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
* 4 Tbsp. butter, melted
* 6 eggs
* ½ cup milk
* 2 tsp cinnamon
* 2 tsp vanilla
* 1 cup maple syrup
Directions:
Pour the allotted butter on the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish. Cut each cinnamon roll into eight pieces, and spread evenly over the butter. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla, and pour over the cinnamon rolls. Pour one cup of maple syrup over the mixture. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Top with the icing from the cinnamon rolls.
Cheesy Bacon Egg Cups
Here’s what you need to make six bacon and egg cups:
* 3 slices of bread
* 3 Tbsp. shredded cheese
* 6 slices of bacon, cooked
* 6 eggs
* Salt and pepper
Directions:
With a jar or cookie cutter, cut two circles into each piece of bread. Place in muffin tin cups. Wrap a piece of cooked bacon along the edge of each muffin cup — make sure the bacon is JUST cooked and still warm, so it doesn’t break or crumble. Sprinkle half Tbsp. of cheese into each cup, then top with an egg. Season with salt and pepper, and bake at 400°F (204°C) for 15 minutes (longer for firmer yolk). Top with green onion.
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This 7-Day Clean Eating Challenge Will Make You Feel Amazing
Think of this one-week challenge as a healthy eating boot camp that’ll teach you how to cook awesome food all year long.
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It’s great to want to eat healthier but crash diets don’t work — you need a sustainable plan. So, with the help of nutritionist Abby Langer, we put together a weeklong meal plan filled with recipes that will make you feel awesome, give you plenty of energy, and help you have your best, healthiest year yet. BuzzFeed Life’s 7-Day Clean Eating Challenge is a healthy meal plan that will teach you to cook and eat real food that’s actually delicious.
You’ll eat three meals and two snacks every day for a total of 1500–1700 calories. There’s lots of produce and lean protein, and no processed food. There are step-by-step photos and instructions for the recipes — plus tips for shopping, storing leftovers, and saving money.
You’ll start with a kale and sweet potato-loaded frittata and end with a turkey-stuffed acorn squash, with a healthy dose of pomegranate seeds in between. Winter produce at its finest! Click here for Day 1 recipes and instructions.
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You Never Have To Buy Salad Dressing Again
*saves money* *eats healthy* *wins at life*
Balsamic Vinaigrette
You can make this at home? You vinaigr-bet. Recipe here.
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Caesar Dressing
Making your own dressing means never having to waste plastic salad bottles ever again. Recipe here.
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Italian Dressing
Keep it classic with Italian dressing. Recipe here.
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Ranch Dressing
Impress *literally* everyone when you whip out ~homemade~ ranch. Recipe here.
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