E-Kris Inspirations

We all have our unique ways of getting things done in the kitchen. But sometimes, a few simple tricks can save us time, reduce stress, and even make cooking more fun. Here are some amazing kitchen hacks you’ll wish you had known earlier:   1. Don’t Refrigerate Citrus Fruits and Some Veggies Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes) lose their taste and scent when stored in the fridge. Tomatoes and peppers also perish faster in low temperatures. Keep them at room temperature to enjoy their natural flavor longer.  2. Prevent Eggs from Breaking While Boiling  Boiling eggs can be tricky, especially when the shells crack and make a mess. Just add a pinch of salt to the water while boiling — it strengthens the shells and prevents breakage.  3. Fix Over-Salted Soup Instantly Hosting a party and accidentally oversalted your soup? No need to panic! Just drop a peeled potato into the pot. The potato absorbs the excess salt, saving your dish.  4. Boost Your Plants w...

Success is not found in waiting for the perfect moment—it is built by preparing for the future even while you are secure in the present. To be successful, never stop looking for growth, even after you already have a job. The search for improvement should never end. Experience is often misunderstood as something that simply happens to us. In truth, it is not the event itself but how we respond to it that shapes us. What you do with what happens to you determines the depth of your wisdom and the strength of your character. Time, though abundant, can easily deceive us. The surest way to arrive late is to believe that we have more than enough of it. Success belongs to those who treat every moment with respect, refusing to waste what cannot be reclaimed. Temptation often feels like a battle we must prepare endlessly to resist. Yet, as we grow older, we discover that temptation loses its power and begins to avoid us. Maturity teaches us that the strength we once chased has quietly been fo...

What is Whitlow? Whitlow (herpetic whitlow) is a painful and contagious infection that affects the fingers. It happens when the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 or HSV-2) enters through cuts or broken skin.  Types of Whitlow Type 1 (HSV-1): Often linked to oral herpes. Type 2 (HSV-2): Often linked to genital herpes.  Causes Finger injury with broken skin Nail-biting habit Contact with body fluids carrying HSV Weak immune system (e.g., HIV)  Symptoms Painful swelling around the finger Burning or tingling sensation Redness and tenderness Small, clear blisters near the nail  Treatment Home Remedy: Some use a raw egg. Make a hole in the shell, dip your finger inside so it touches the egg liquid, and leave it for about an hour. Medical Care: Antiviral drugs (e.g., acyclovir, valacyclovir) Pain relievers Keep your finger clean and do not squeeze blisters  Prevention Avoid nail biting or picking at the skin...

F-R-I-E-N-D-S is an acronym that captures the process of choosing, initiating, and sustaining godly relationships. It is built on the principle of taking control of our destiny, setting the pace of our relationships, and enforcing alignment with our goals, values, and convictions. 🔖 F – Find and Locate People Heading in Your Direction The places we hang out often reveal the kind of people who will hang around us. Your “lifestyle locations”—cinemas, clubs, churches, sports fields—show your passions and interests. If you want friends who share your destiny, position yourself in the right places. 🔖 R – Reach Out to Your Value Type and Learn to Smile Your value type are people with mutual values. Friendship begins with openness—learn to greet, smile, and engage those who are aligned with your convictions. 🔖 I – Initiate with Intention (implicit in the process) Building a friendship requires courage to take the first step. Do not wait passively—be intentional in initiating meanin...

Falling in love is one of life’s most intense and captivating experiences. At first, it gives us the illusion that we share a perfect, intimate relationship—a feeling that we truly belong to each other. In this state, it seems as though the challenges of life can be conquered together, and every desire is directed toward making our partner happy. One young man described his feelings for his fiancée: “I can’t conceive of doing anything to hurt her. My only desire is to make her happy. I would do anything for her.” This sense of obsession creates a powerful—but often misleading—illusion. We feel that our egocentric tendencies have disappeared, replaced by a selfless devotion reminiscent of Mother Teresa. The freedom with which we give comes from the sincere belief that our lover reciprocates these feelings. We assume they are equally committed to meeting our needs and would never intentionally hurt us. In these early stages, the world seems to shrink into a private universe shared by tw...

A kiss is one of those universal languages that every culture, every generation, and every person understands in their own way. But if you ask different school subjects to define it, each will give you a playful answer. Let’s take a little journey through the classroom of life and see which one truly captures the magic of a kiss. Mathematics says a kiss is the shortest distance between two lips. Neat, precise, and calculated, math reduces the mystery of love to a formula. It’s cute, yes, but love has never really been about perfect equations. Biology jumps in and calls a kiss the exchange of germs from one mouth to another. Technically, this is true—millions of bacteria do pass between two people when they kiss. Yet, describing a kiss this way makes it sound more like a science experiment than a tender moment. Chemistry takes a romantic yet scientific view: a kiss is the process of testing the pH of the lips. But beyond the humor, this subject digs deeper. Kisses actually do spa...

Friendship is one of the most beautiful gifts of life, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Too often, we use the word friend loosely—calling everyone we meet a “friend,” when in truth, not all relationships fit into that category. To avoid confusion and build healthier connections, it’s important to understand the different stages of human relationships: strangers, acquaintances, intimate friends, and lovers. Strangers A stranger is someone with whom we share no real connection. Both parties know little to nothing about each other. You might see someone on the street, at work, or in your neighborhood and recognize their face, but without deeper knowledge or interaction, they remain a stranger. Sometimes, partial strangers exist—people we may have heard of or seen around but still don’t truly know. Recognizing this distinction keeps us from assuming closeness where none exists. Acquaintances An acquaintance is a step above a stranger. At this stage, both parties know each ot...