Romanesco broccoli is one of the most stunning vegetables I’ve ever seen. Striking in appearance, its fractal form—a complex geometrical shape that looks almost the same at every scale factor— makes it look a bit like a beautiful sea creature or, something from another planet. Each spiky floret, composed of a series of smaller florets buds, is arranged in… Read More
If you’ve heard of the 80/20 rule you’ll know that it’s not a particular type of diet, but more of a lifestyle change that can lead to sustainable health benefits. Simply, the principle behind the rule is to eat nutritious foods most of the time (8- percent) and allow yourself to indulge a little the other 20… Read More
Most home cooks learn how to cook by following recipes. A cookery book, or cookbook, is one that often contains recipes and instructions for cooking. It’s a book you can refer to for authoritative facts on a variety of topics, including cooking techniques, recipes and commentary from famous chefs, and cultural commentary. We rely on recipes because they’re accessible and… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s a fun and simple craft activity I did with my toddler for Valentine’s Day. We made heart crayons to give to his classmates at preschool. Creative and easy to make, you only need crayons—we used a lot of old and broken ones we had—and almost any heart mold available in craft and cooking… Read More
Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in. —Leonard Cohen Mindfulness Like many, I’m often a bit more reflective about my life at the beginning of each year. As we start our journey once again around the sun, I’ve been thinking about how I… Read More
One more recipe before Christmas—nutty and nutrient dense farro slow-cooked in coconut milk that’s infused with star anise, cardamom pods, a hint of maple syrup, and an orange peel. To finish, its topped with hazelnuts, pistachios, pepitas, and dried cranberries. Rustic, warm, nourishing and creamy, this vegan/plant-based breakfast is a perfect way to start Christmas or… Read More
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