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Wearing face masks has become an integral part of most people’s lives. While the objective of using face coverings is to stay protected against the spread of the COVID-19 virus, it’s also important to consider comfort when selecting face masks. Compared to disposable N95 masks and surgical masks, textile face coverings are softer and are more comfortable to wear for a longer period. Since cloth face masks can be washed and reused, they are also more eco-friendly than disposable ones.   While some people prefer to make face masks at home for economical reasons, it’s better to buy face coverings from...

Design collective The Decorators has created three pieces of inflatable furniture that encourage humans and bacteria to intermingle through the process of food fermentation. The three design sculptures include a 12-person table for making kimchi, a small table for producing labneh cheese and a sofa that can be used for proving the dough for bread. The objects encourage humans and bacteria to mix Designers Xavier Llarch Font and Mariana Pestana of The Decorators wanted to highlight the positive role that bacterial microbes can play in human life. The project builds on the understanding that microbes, such as those cultivated in food fermentation, can...

Zorana Marquez Zorana lives in Humble, Texas.  We interviewed her a few weeks ago (click here) and in the interview she mentioned a type of Venezuelan cheese she makes.  Several readers asked if she would be willing to share her recipe. Zorana is one of the busiest people we know, but she immediately made the cheese, wrote out the directions, and took pictures of the entire process.  We think she’s The Best in the West! Zorana’s Queso Llanero Description:  Originally, this cheese was made in the Llanos of Venezuela, also known as the low-lying plains of the Orinoco Basin, which...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Table of Contents Toaster Ovens Air Fryers Dutch Ovens Popcorn Makers Food Steamers Since their induction into the kitchen appliance “must-have” hall of fame, microwaves have stood as a pillar of modern culinary convenience. Whether you’re softening butter, reheating day-old noodles or keeping prepared dinner warm, the microwave can just about do it all. However, there are microwave alternatives you should know about, especially when aiming for the best results for certain foods and cooking methods.  The microwave was...

Vendor: MaviGadget Type: Baby Food Price: 18.95 The pillow provides support for the baby's head and natural head movements, preventing plagiocephaly and avoiding pressure on the head, which helps to correct and adjust the baby's sleeping posture. MULTIPLE USES: This pillow can not only be used as a pillow but also can be a feeding bottle holder, there's a mesh net that can hold the bottle and feed your baby for you. WIDELY USES: The baby flat head correction pillow can be used in baby's car seat, swing, stroller, crib, cot bed, carrycot, cradle and more. SIZE: 42*30CM, suitable for...