Scattered beyond the seawall of Cuba's historic Malecón, small groups of inventive fishermen rely on corcho rafts -- ingenious vessels self-crafted from a combination of polyfoam, aluminum rods and wood propelled by oars and small engines. Derived from the Spanish word "corchos," meaning "cork," these DIY rafts exemplify human creativity and resourcefulness. In a country where the … [Read more...] about Unable to Afford Boats, Cubans Build Corchos
How Rayo’s “Hecho en México” fragrance driven menu is revolutionizing cocktail culture
In February, Rayo celebrated its third anniversary by introducing a bold new menu. Rayo's newest innovative menu was designed in collaboration with a local perfumer "Tamach" and is a tribute to Mexico's sophisticated cultural heritage. Once again focusing on cocktails as both an experiential and sensory journey, it begins with a curated box featuring aromatic profiles from all ten of … [Read more...] about How Rayo’s “Hecho en México” fragrance driven menu is revolutionizing cocktail culture
iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents
Adding Spanish accents (also called a tilda or virgulilla) on an iPad, iPhone or virtually any Apple product is easy. Just tap the letter and hold down the key for a few seconds. A selection of accents (including the Spanish tilda or ñ accent) will popup in a separate window. * Added bonus - this feature only works for letters where the accent is grammatically correct. It also … [Read more...] about iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts : How to Add ñ Tilda Accents
Is It Safe to Eat ? Artificial Intelligence AI Tongue Predicts Food Safety and More
In the latest list of new and innovative AI applications in the field of Artificial Intelligence, a sensor linked to an artificial neural network can accurately analyze both solid foods and liquids. Developed by a research team from Penn State1, the "AI tongue" can detect specific characteristics such as freshness, quality and authenticity. Referring to authenticity, one example cited … [Read more...] about Is It Safe to Eat ? Artificial Intelligence AI Tongue Predicts Food Safety and More
World’s Most Underrated Foods – The Serrano Pepper
One of the world's most underrated foods has to be the serrano chile pepper. Most people are familiar with the world famous jalapeno or the infamously hot habanero, yet the small but mighty serrano is often overlooked and perhaps even misunderstood. That must change. The serrano deserves to be recognized for all its greatness. This is not just an ordinary chile pepper. It's something … [Read more...] about World’s Most Underrated Foods – The Serrano Pepper