One of my favorite visual gags (of many) in the classic film “Mary Poppins” is when the “practically perfect in every way” nanny played by Julie Andrews begins pulling item after increasingly absurd ...

Q: How do I eat with chopsticks? Some of my friends use them at home, and I am embarrassed when I visit them for a meal. A: Help is close at hand, as they say. I’ve found that the best way to learn to ...

Chopstick mastery is all about technique, muscle memory, and cultural curiosity. For most people, the sharp learning curve is accompanied by slivered noodles, dropped dumplings, and achy fingers — but ...

Using chopsticks efficiently is a learned, practiced skill. Just like any skill, there are methods that help beginners learn.

Today, more than a fifth of the planet's population uses chopsticks as their primary dining utensils. Originating in ancient China around 5000 years ago, chopsticks didn't become customary in Japan ...

Plants need light, water … and chopsticks? You might not associate this particular utensil with your houseplants, but according to experienced indoor gardeners, it comes in very handy. Anyway, back to ...

One of my favorite visual gags (of many) in the classic film “Mary Poppins” is when the “practically perfect in every way” nanny played by Julie Andrews begins pulling item after increasingly absurd ...

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