LIFESTYLE

Bill may ban salt use at New York City restaurants

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:01:00 -0500

A bill introduced in the New York Legislature would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking, if it is passed. Restaurants would be fined $1,000 for each violation.

Recipe: Gaeng Om (Northeastern Thai Curry)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:47:00 -0500

Gaeng om is a soupy, herbal Thai curry often eaten in concert with larb or grilled meats as a cleansing herbal tonic. It's often served in Chinese hotpot fashion, on the table above a small charcoal pot. It is supposed to be seasoned with pla raa, the fermented fish sauce of Laos and Isaan—a freshwater fish based condiment that is fierce in its pungency. But conventional fish sauce works fine too and is gentler on the palate.

Tips to help your dog age gracefully

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:39:00 -0500

In an article for on Mother Nature Network, Morieka Johnson offers a few tricks on how to keep your older pooch happy and active.

Men want sex until the grave

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:56:00 -0500

Men want sex until they have one foot in the grave, according to a recent study by British researchers.

New York City restaurant offers cheese made of breast milk

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:53:00 -0500

A chef at a Chelsea restaurant has put a special cheese made of his own wife's breast milk on offer on the menu.

Sexting: A new form of infidelity

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:13:00 -0500

It may seem like a platonic affair, a bit of innocent flirt, but extramarital sexting involves a breach of trust and deceit and has the potential to permanently severe the relationship with your significant other.

WeightWatchers sign deal with McDonald's to promote healthy meals

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:39:00 -0500

Dieting company WeightWatchers has signed a deal with fast food chain McDonald's to promote "rebranded" healthy meals in New Zealand and Australia.

How to tell if your guy is really good for you

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:35:00 -0500

You've been dating for a short while and he seems like a prince on a white horse, but how can you really know whether he is capable of a long-term relationship?

New formula shows the best age to propose

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:06:00 -0500

Mathematicians have set up a formula aimed to help men figure out the best time to propose to their fiancés.

Secret lives of married women

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:01:00 -0500

In a Times article, married women reveal the secrets they hide from their husbands. These tales are of sex, lies and affairs.

Bangkok Named "Top Foodie Destination" in the World

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:41:00 -0500

Thailand’s reputation as a world-class culinary destination, has been validated in Away.com’s list of “Top Ten Foodie Destinations.” A place where food aficionados can enjoy culinary masterpieces to their heart’s content, Bangkok, Thailand recently received the top honor as the No. 1 “foodie destination” in the world.

New book "The Male Brain" explores the physical bases for sex differences

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:25:00 -0500

In her new best-selling book, "The Male Brain" published by Broadway Books, neuropsychiatrist Louann Brizendine, MD, provides a scientific excuse for guys for womanizing, being commitmentphobic and avoiding emotionality in general.

The 10 riskiest foods

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:25:00 -0500

TIMES Magazine has collected the top 10 most dangerous foods. Some of items on the list are quite surprising, while others are well-known threats.

Navigate better in the labyrinth of social situations

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:38:00 -0500

Getting on with the in-laws, co-workers and friends can be difficult at times. One may not always know what to say or how to react in delicate situations. But fear not, there is a dim light at the end of the tunnel lit by a New York Times column to assist you with social dilemmas.

Be a master adulterer: Guide book teaches how to avoid to being caught

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:19:00 -0500

Do you believe your cheating skills need improvement? A self-help book titled "Designing Infidelity: A Reference Guide to the Art of Cheating to Perfection" by J. Frances elevates cheating to a higher level by offering practical advice on how to "cheat on your spouse" successfully.

Wine Etiquette: Tasting, Ordering & Serving

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 -0500

Wine experts offer solutions to awkward situations that may arise when ordering, tasting wine at a restaurant and other places.

How to prepare for Thai massage

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:43:00 -0500

When you get tired and wired from your leisure or business trip to Thailand, it’s time you lie and get lazy with Thai massage, a.k.a. yoga for the lazy. Thai massage is traditionally practiced in a Buddhist temple or “wat” but is now performed in many massage centers in Bangkok and elsewhere. Here are some preparations for your Thai massage:

‘Mitr Phol’ Unveils ‘Mitr Phol Syrup’ as the Sweet Nectar of Modern Life

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:50:00 -0500

Bangkok – Mitr Phol, Thailand’s leading brand of sugar products, is introducing ‘Mitr Phol Syrup,’ a 100% pure sugar cane syrup, as a new modern kitchen innovation which is convenient and safe to add sweetness into any food, drinks, or even bakery items under the theme concept of “Adding Sweetness, Adding Good Time”.