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Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

Some of the joys of summer are the fantastic bounty available from kitchen gardens, neighborhood fruit trees, and farmers markets. But when all of that bounty gets ripe at the...

Saving Summer Flavor for Year-Round Gifting

By A Guest Writer

Elegant Eggplant Rollups Recipe

Andy Hayes

Eggplant is one of those recipes that I'd like to use often, and yet, whenever I decide to prepare it, all I can think of is eggplant Parmesan. How unsatisfying.Just...

Elegant Eggplant Rollups Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

Andy Hayes

There are few fruits I lust after more than a fresh summer watermelon. I just cannot get enough. You can use the whole watermelon and I even drink it by...

Deluxe Watermelon Salad Recipe

By Andy Hayes

Everyday Tea Ceremony: Bringing Mindfulness to Daily Moments

Ciaran Keast

Mindfulness has been defined as an intentional and non-judgmental focus of one's attention on the emotions, thoughts, and sensations occurring in the present moment. In other words, it’s a clearing...

Everyday Tea Ceremony: Bringing Mindfulness to Daily Moments

By Ciaran Keast

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

Phoebe Canakis

I remember the first time we tried a chilled soup. I say “we” but I mean my husband, Dan. We were on a cruise and the notion of a chilled...

Chill Out: 3 Cold Soups for Summer Indulgence

By Phoebe Canakis

5 Unique Teas to Improve Your Mood and Increase Your Productivity

Andy Hayes

If you’re anything like me, the dark and dreary days of winter make it hard to get out of bed and stay motivated. Time to boost your mood and productivity...

5 Unique Teas to Improve Your Mood and Increase Your Productivity

By Andy Hayes

Dipping Duo: Two Favorite Appetizers for Your Next Bash

A Guest Writer

Appetizers are my favorite party food option. They are easy to make, filling, cheap, and come with many dipper choices. There are dips that are savory and dips that are...

Dipping Duo: Two Favorite Appetizers for Your Next Bash

By A Guest Writer

Gaucho Nights: 4 Variations of Maté Tea Inspired by South American Cinema

A Guest Writer

Long beloved in South America, Yerba Maté (pronounced sherba matay) is finally having its moment in the spotlight in the rest of the world, too. This herbal tea is derived...

Gaucho Nights: 4 Variations of Maté Tea Inspired by South American Cinema

By A Guest Writer

How to Make Iced Tea with Loose Leaf Tea

Ciaran Keast

Few things feel so good during warm weather as a nice, cold glass of iced tea. Just sipping it brings back memories of my mom’s sun tea, which was brewed...