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EMBRACING TECH ISN’T SO BAD AFTER ALL The Bright Side of the Digital Age
RUSTIC FRENCH PISTACHIO CAKE
Nearly every day, there is a new technological advancement that propels us further into the future. While there’s certainly a little fear right now over where technology is headed, thanks to the development and evolution of artificial intelligence, it’s worth noting that most tech has been a net positive for us. Tech allows us to connect more efficiently with our loved ones who live far away, learn about new topics that are completely foreign to us, and live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. There’s always plenty of chatter whenever a groundbreaking advancement is unveiled to the public. Whether you view it as good or bad is entirely dependent on its potential impact on your life. However, many new pieces of technology fly under the radar, failing to gain the appreciation or attention they deserve. Take e-readers like the Kindle as a great example. Humans have been reading for centuries, but there have been constant challenges that have prevented us from furthering our knowledge. You had to depend on light to see the pages, and you had to turn to reading glasses if your vision started to fade. E-readers completely discarded these issues. You can easily adjust the brightness and font size to ensure you can read comfortably. The advancement of cellphones is another one that many people don’t think about too often. Twenty years ago, many people were just starting to get comfortable with flip phones, and now, we have the power of an entire computer in our pocket. We can browse the internet, map directions to anywhere in the world, and use applications to better our lives and stay safe. Some apps like FlashFood and Too Good To Go even help people afford necessities. It might be annoying to feel like people can reach you at any time, but there’s no doubt cellphone technology has been a huge benefit to society. While new technology can cause concern about the future, it’s worth mentioning that most tech benefits our lives. Ideas like artificial intelligence may seem scary when first introduced, but give it some time. It may change the way you see the world for the better!
Ingredients •
2 cups heavy cream, cold 1 1/2 cups (minus 1 tbsp) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar 1 tbsp vanilla paste
1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped, plus extra for topping Powdered sugar for dusting
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Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 F, then butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan. 2. Whip cold cream until it forms firm peaks, then refrigerate. 3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then set aside. 4. Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. 5. Fold pistachios and flour mixture into egg mixture. 6. Gently fold cream into the batter until no streaks remain. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. 7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until puffed and golden on top. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan. 8. Dust with powdered sugar and top with pistachios. Serve warm or at room temperature!
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