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Golden vanilla pound cake
This pound cake is a rich, dark brown outside, with an ultra-fine, golden crumb. It mimics closely the original proportions that define pound cake: a pound each of sugar, eggs, butter (we use a combo of butter and cream cheese), and flour. If you like a dense, firm, loaf-shaped classic pound cake, then this one's for you. One non-traditional touch: the vanilla-sugar glaze brushed atop the cake towards the end of the baking time, which gives it a crackly-crunchy top crust.PREP10 minsBAKE55 mins to 1 hr 15 minsTOTAL1 hr 25 minsYIELD9" loaf cakeGolden Vanilla Pound CakeIngredientsCake12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter,...
Children's health: 6 daily food habits that children should follow
Good health is not an overnight achievement. It is the outcome of good habits that one follows since early ages or childhood. Here are food habits children should follow.Children's Health: 6 Everyday Food Habits Children Should FollowGood health is not an overnight achievement. It is the outcome of good habits that one follows since early ages or childhood. A lot of course depends on the parents, and the diet they adhere to at home. The truth is that there is a common belief that children can eat anything and everything because they are young, active, have the ability to digest...
6 natural remedies for anxiety that are worth trying
Concerned about the potential side-effects of prescription anti-anxiety medication? Consider these six herbs and supplements, which can serve as natural remedies for anxiety.KavaThis pepper plant from the Pacific islands has been used for centuries as a natural way to induce sleep and soothe anxiety. It works by affecting levels of calming chemicals in the brain. However, high doses can cause liver damage, so we don’t recommend kava if you have an increased risk for liver disease (if, for example, you drink heavily or take medications that also stress the liver).As with all of these natural remedies for anxiety, it’s important...