You probably never think about grape recipes. Grapes are one of the most under-rated fruits; you probably never think of them as a special treat, and yet they are insanely delicious, easy to eat, in season all year round, and totally mess-free. And it doesn’t hurt that they make wine, which is a big reason […]
One of the most crucial parts of maintaining a good relationship with your partner is being able to face crucial conversations. According to Alexcis Spencer Lopez, therapist, writer and owner of A Transformative Touch Wellness Center, effectively communicating with someone you love can be difficult, all due to your emotions. She explains “emotions can bring […]
Of all fertility treatments, embryo freezing is causing the most controversy and making more headlines these days than any of the other options. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) has come a long way since the first test tube baby was born in 1986. Unfortunately, as Sofia Vergara is very publicly finding out, the laws haven’t caught […]
Wouldn’t we all love a little help, a little guidance and a little glimpse into our futures? Making decisions can be hard, life can be stressful, the future can be uncertain and who has time to freak out about the unknown? Which is why many of us turn to the proverbial daily horoscope for a […]
Many have seen tomatillos at their local supermarket but don’t have a clue how to cook a tomatillo or disregard it due to its odd appearance surrounded by an inedible, paper-like husk. Many have also seen it on the menu of their favorite Mexican restaurant but believe it to be a cute way of calling […]
Color trends aside, for some of us cinema fans, it’s hard to forget when Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly character from Breakfast at Tiffany’s declared in the backseat of a New York city cab: “Hand me my purse will you, darling? A girl can’t read this sort of thing without putting on her lipstick.” The truth […]
For all you introverts out there who are scared of the words ‘learn to dance’ and have taken great pleasure in hibernating this winter in your cocoon, the time has come to spread your wings and dance. In more tribal times, if a person consulted a shaman complaining of feeling disheartened or discouraged, the shaman […]
Summer is festival season so if you haven’t found the time to see a live band this year, no more excuses! No matter how pristine a recording is or how high-end your equipment, nothing compares to live music. It’s a unique shared, sensory experience. Only your fellow concert-goers will ever truly know how it felt […]
Manicure options have never been so diverse, unexpected or outside-the-box. Perhaps for the first time, painting your nails really is a form of artistic expression. Nail trends run the gamut from jewel-encrusted talons, demure nudes, minimal geometric, negative space or whimsical freehand designs, it’s all totally now. The only rule is that you should break […]