One of my favorite childhood memories from growing up in Iran was how during Norooz which is the Persian New Year, people would celebrate Spring in all its glory. This was a time where everyone would create an altar in their homes to signify the ancient Zoroastrian custom of celebrating the natural world. Zoroastrianism is ...
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My favorite thing about shopping at the Farmer’s Markets is that I can become inspired and then prepare what is seasonal and fresh in my area. I’ve realized after years of cooking that the key to a delicious meal is simply about the quality of the ingredients. Just using incredible olive oil and premium sea salts ...
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I eat chocolate every day ~ Every day I want the LOVE hormones that chocolate induces like serotonin and dopamine. In the past we have made delectable chocolate treats here to bring in the day of love, and this year Chrissy Lucia shares her incredible recipe. I first tried Chrissy’s sensuous chocolates when I held ...
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Being a proper superstitious soul, I love a good tradition that supports the notion of good luck. I always make black eyed peas on New Years Days, since this Southern tradition supposedly brings prosperity for the new year. There are several different thoughts on why black–eyed peas have come to symbolize good luck. In America, ...
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One of the marvelous things about the times we live in, is discovering rare and unique gems from what once were far away lands. Remember when quinoa was an exotic grain and no one could pronounce it correctly? Remember when you couldn’t spell Ashwagandha for the life of you? Now wonderful herbs, tonics, and super ...
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Making heartfelt gifts for friends at home is one peaceful way to bypass the shopping frenzy that can overwhelm our nervous systems. I always love to receive home made cookies or treats, and this is a festive activity you can do with the sprites. Laurel Gallucci from Sweet Laurel Bakery came by to teach us how ...
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