Cook this: Zeytoon parvardeh – pomegranate marinated olives – from Bottom of the Pot — National Post

Our cookbook of the week is Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories by award-winning blogger and actor Naz Deravian. Over the next three days, we’ll feature recipes from the book and an interview with its author. “These have a nice pucker to them,” says Naz Deravian of her tart, pomegranate marinated olives. “They’re… via … Continue reading Cook this: Zeytoon parvardeh – pomegranate marinated olives – from Bottom of the Pot — National Post

17 Delicious Slow-Cooker Breakfasts Sure to Simplify Your Mornings — StyleCaster

I love breakfast, and pretty much never start my day without it. That said, I don’t always love cooking breakfast first thing in the morning (let’s be real—who does?), which is where easy slow-cooker breakfast recipes come in. I’ll throw ingredients into my trusty slow-cooker before going to bed, then wake up to a ready-to-go … Continue reading 17 Delicious Slow-Cooker Breakfasts Sure to Simplify Your Mornings — StyleCaster

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Farmers return to ancient wisdom using ducks to grow rice crops instead of harmful pesticides — Life & Soul Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlVdJlTUnzs?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Farmers around the world are increasingly using ducks to grow their rice crops instead of harmful pesticides. The specially trained ducks are released into the paddy fields and feast on insects and weeds, which allows the rice crops to grow. The process, known as integrated rice-duck farming, is not new. Growing ducks and rice … Continue reading Farmers return to ancient wisdom using ducks to grow rice crops instead of harmful pesticides — Life & Soul Magazine

Crying Animals: Artist Julien Nonnon projects images of endangered species on to Alps — Life & Soul Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bcjLd-zzGGQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent French artist Julien Nonnon is aiming to raise awareness of the possible disappearance of animals native to mountainous regions by projecting images of endangered species onto vast alpine cliff-faces. In his latest photographic series, Crying Animals, Julien Nonnon used gigantic images of the most endangered species from alpine countries – including the wolf, lynx, … Continue reading Crying Animals: Artist Julien Nonnon projects images of endangered species on to Alps — Life & Soul Magazine