Mulligatawny Soup

British colonists in India freely adapted the foods and spices they found there and brought their recipes back home. Mulligatawny is the Anglicized version of an Indian word for “pepper water.” 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 green pepper,...
Bright Yellow Dal

Bright Yellow Dal

Dal is a thick puree of spiced lentils or split peas that can be yellow, orange, green or brown depending on the legume you choose. Serve it with cooked whole grains and a green salad, or combine it with other Indian-inspired dishes for a multi-course ethnic feast. 2...

How to Jump Higher

When Kent Benson, the former National Basketball Association player, came to the University of Indiana he could jump only 9 inches off the ground. That’s an embarrassing jump for a seven-foot All-American. One year later, he was able to jump three times that...

Jump Higher

When former NBA player Kent Benson arrived at the University of Indiana he could jump only nine inches off the ground. That’s an embarrassing jump for a seven-foot All- American. One year later, he was able to jump three times that high because he had a good...