The study says that women, and I quote, "are not generally accustomed to having hot food prepared for them" so look to less labor-intensive sweets for comfort.

NPR: Dishing Up Comfort Food for Hard Times

It is Fashion Week in Paris right about now, but perhaps we take a look at the markets to get a glimpse of the hot and not so hot trends for the year.

FORBES: URBN Pummeled, But Fashion Holds Credence In Stock's Value

Local design and fashion are sizzling hot, so if you want to give your wardrobe or home that contemporary African look, Cape Town is the place to break out the credit card.

BBC: Falling in love with Cape Town