We’re all vain about our veins. Most women desire magazine-ad worthy legs for showing off in shorts and skirts. While in our teen years this is possible for some, after a certain age, sporting noticeable veins, aka varicose veins or spider veins is an unwelcome fact of life. Varicose veins occur when valves, designed to […]
Sure, it’s much easier and faster to write a thank you note digitally. But did you know there are unexpected benefits in actually writing out a bread-and-butter note that outweigh the efficiency of technology? According to the NY Times, not only does scientific research show that gratitude leads to increased optimism, stress reduction and a […]
Whether it’s bedhead on the red carpet or beach waves in an urban setting, messy hair is sexy. As effortless as this looks may seem, believe us, it takes strategy and countless products to craft for the majority. The queen of great hairdos, Jennifer Anniston, has boldly pulled off a motley crew of “I-just-roll-out-of-bed-cool” appearances […]
Workout music can work wonders when you’re trying to get motivated, and motivation is a key ingredient to staying fit, especially now that fall is in full swing. It’s not bikini season anymore and there’s a chill in the air, which means it will be even harder to ditch the comfort of your couch to […]
There’s a lot of buzz in the healthy food world about bone broth, which has a lot of people (guilty) wondering why everyone is getting so excited about this liquid dish. Let’s back up. What exactly is bone marrow broth? If you’re anything like us, you’re probably thinking something along the lines of “ICK” and […]
Do you ever watch professional chefs working their magic with a kitchen knife on TV or at a restaurant and wonder why they make chopping look so easy and effortless, and when you try to cut up a carrot you’re constantly worried you might lose a finger? First of all, let’s be clear, sharp objects […]
Before Halloween was taken over by sexy, punny costumes and hoards of candy it was known as All Hallows’ Eve — Hallowe’en is a shortened version of Hallows’ Even. Most historians believe that around 500 or 600 A.D. Catholic missionaries chose November 1 to be All Saints’ Day (also known as All Hallows’ Day) to […]
It’s time to take a walk on the wild side, fun-gi (pronounced “fun guy”)—that’s right it’s time for some mouth-watering mushroom recipes. We don’t mean the Alice in Wonderland or Grateful Dead concert kind either. We’re talking about some serious, gourmet flavorful wildness of shitake, morel, Portobello, enoki, chanterelle, porcini, boletes, oyster mushrooms, and many […]
For foodies who love to travel, a food fair is the perfect vacation destination. Just be sure to pack some clothes with elastic waistbands! Even better, offset your gourmet indulgences with lots of exercise like hiking or biking. One of the best things about going to food festivals is that they often highlight local cuisines […]