Arts & Foods at the 2015 Milan Triennale

Part of Expo Milano 2015, this show explores the vast culture surrounding eats

Expo 2015 is rapidly approaching and the city of Milan is bubbling with energy and is ready to welcome the world. The main theme of the international exhibition is “Feeding the planet. Energy for life.” with the majority of events from now to the end of the year focusing on food. The first official main event is “Arts & Foods: Rituals Since 1851.” It’s a …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Night vision eyedrops, Earth's endangered soil and the science behind comfort food all in this week's picks

1. IKEA’s Shelters for Refugees IKEA is providing the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees with 10,000 flat-pack Better Shelters as part of an ongoing collaboration through its Housing for All Foundation. After initially being tested by 40 refugee families, the Better Shelters were upgraded with a solar panel, lamp, windows, ventilation and a locking door—earning them praise as a “milestone in democratic design.” They …

Animated Recipe: Baked Yam Chips

A GIF guide to cooking a healthy snack that can be made sweet or savory

Here is a recipe for a tasty treat with no guilt included: baked yam chips. This is a perfect, satisfying substitute for traditional snack food, as it’s packed with vitamins and dietary fiber. These crunchy, savory and sweet chips are hard to resist. Tip: if you’re not in the mood for something sweet, omit the cinnamon and sugar. You can even trade out the coconut …