It’s been a rough few years for herbs. A Canadian study published late last year found that of 44 herbal products tested, many were adulterated or mislabeled. The study authors said that two samples of echinacea contained a weed that could interact with certain medications;...
Every week, baking expert will be going rogue on Food52 -- with shortcuts, hacks, and game-changing recipes. Today: Alice shares a new, addictive dessert to steal the show at your seder -- and to keep around for the rest of the year. This chewy, crunchy, sweet, and...
Here's a good one for Jeopardy or the Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle: What is the name of the person who invented video art? Art historians universally credit Korean-born Nam June Paik, who was married to another video artist, Shigeko Kubota, in the heyday of...
My name is Susan and I am a chocoholic. So when I came across these 35 killer recipes in HuffPost Taste, I had to share – starting with the Dulce de Leche confection from Two Peas and their Pod. (Although I refuse to share...
We make a smoothies almost every morning to jump-start our day, and so we are constantly looking for new spins on an old theme. Check out these five great recipes from HuffPost Healthy Living. When's the last time you really considered what a culinary marvel the...
Here's a thoughtful article, 20 Daily Practices that Changed My Life, that appeared in the Elephant Journal by Camille Willemain; a coconut-loving, barefoot, beach bum who finds bliss exploring the endless possibilities of the Earth. She aims to inspire people to release their fears, chase their dreams, and do...
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nancy Pelosi have a lot to say and are using the power of their celebrity to say it. Here's an interesting discussion between these two very successful women that appeared in the New York Times this week, A Power Lunch, Times Two. Talk...
My name is Susan. And I am a pasta-holic. So when I came across these mouthwatering recipes, my first impulse was to share, because I know my addiction is not unique. Nor is pasta itself. Pasta is one of the world’s most accessible foods. [caption id="attachment_39848" align="aligncenter" width="570"]...
Turning yourself into a pin cushion (acupuncture) turns out to make sense. Meditation reduces stress. It takes a village (community) helps us live longer and better lives. This article in the Huffington Post by Alena Hall summarizes eight best practices that have endured through the...
"Retrograde" is a progressive, intimate dance experience produced and choreographed by Amanda Carlson, directed by Katy Parnello, Friday, April 4, 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m. & 8 p.m. Some like it hot. And few events burn hotter in the region (and now beyond) than...
