Scientifically termed as Benincasa hispida, Ash gourd or wax gourd is a nutrient powerhouse. It is commonly used in north India to prepare a sweet delicacy called Petha. But, you would be surprised to ...

The Luffa gourds are Asian natives like the wax gourd, snake gourd, teasel gourd, hedgehog gourd and buffalo gourd/coyote gourd. Bitter melon/balsam apple/balsam pear is also referred to as a gourd.

Half Moon Bay's World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off began as a face-off between mayors. Fifty years later, the winning ...

Popularized in the 1940s, waxing is a floor-finishing technique in which clear or colored wax, made of a blend of solvents and synthetic and/or natural waxes like beeswax or carnauba, is applied ...

Gourds should be stored in the salad tray of the fridge, where they will keep for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well, although some varieties such as the wax gourd may be pickled.

"A wax stick application is generally different, giving you light touch control directly from the applicator to where it is needed most." Because it's usually small in size, you can also carry it ...

Among the dishes, steamed bream without soy sauce, turtle with wax gourd, instant – boiled fish with tangerine pulp, and braised chicken with chestnuts are all well – known. An important ...

For something you can’t even see, a lot is riding on a toilet’s wax ring. These unsung heroes create a watertight gap between the bottom of a toilet and the drain pipe, preventing water and ...

Press autumn leaves into wax paper Even if the calendar says fall ... host a pumpkin-carving contest to see who can create an award-winning gourd. Use a kit or go off-script and come up with ...

Research conducted by the University of Minnesota in 2017 indicated that big, toothy, V-shaped grins are considered the ...

Ear-wax build up or blockages can be frustrating, and potentially cause further health issues. Many GP surgeries no longer offer removal, so what's the best way to deal with problem ear wax? If you're ...