During chilly weather, some people put on many layers of clothing to stay warm. Although their body may feel warmer—their hands and feet might remain cold. From a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) perspective, this is seen as a typical phenomenon of insufficient “qi” (vital energy) and blood. Many Chinese herbal medicines can replenish qi and…
Unstuffed Shells Give You the Flavor of Stuffed Shells Without All the Fuss
Making stuffed shells is a tedious process. On a busy weeknight, no one has time to meticulously stuff each and every individual par-boiled pasta shell. Do yourself a favor and try this recipe for unstuffed shells instead. You’ll thank us later, for time saved and a tummy satisfied. The base of the dish features butternut squash, leeks,…
Broth is Beautiful
My mother was from the South and, true to southern culinary tradition, she frequently made chicken broth—either from a whole chicken or with chicken necks and backs. The broth went into chicken gravy and delicious, satisfying soups. She told us that chicken broth would give you beautiful skin and indeed, her skin was wrinkle-free, even…
Dark, Smooth, and Strong—Without the Jitters: DAYES Coffee
For many, coffee is a morning ritual, and the daily brewing routine gets us started as much as the drink itself does. Studies continue to tout the health benefits of a cup of Joe, which is welcome reassurance, but some aspects of coffee, especially caffeine, don’t always work for people. For some, a cup or…
Garlicky Greek Chicken Breast Is Bursting With Flavor
A simple, zesty Greek chicken marinade is my first line of defense any time I find myself sliding into a chicken breast rut or simply can’t decide what to do with it for dinner. With minimal effort, I have the most unbelievably flavorful chicken dinner bursting with lemony, garlicky, herby aromas. Talk about a weeknight…
Baked Satsuma Is Sweet Potato Perfection
In Okinawa, Japan, the Tokko Shrine honors a sailor named Maeda Riemon for bringing sweet potatoes to Japan in 1705. He had encountered this plant—which isn’t actually a potato—in the Ryukyu Islands of the South China Sea, where locals called it “Chinese potato.” Riemon was so impressed by the flavor that he brought tubers home…
Best Regional Wines
More places around the world make wine today than ever before, and part of the reason is that global climate change has moderated the temperatures in places than once were so cold in winter that they often led to vines freezing and dying. As temperatures have risen, winter doesn’t automatically spell doom for the more…
Ancient Wisdom: Eating Local and Seasonal Food Is Better for Health
When I was studying macrobiotic diet therapy, I said that we should eat food that grows within 31 miles (50 kilometers) of our vicinity. Food produced within this area is the best fit for our bodies. There is also a directional aspect to consider. Because the direction of energy movement in the Southern Hemisphere and…
How to Make the Softest, Squishiest Slider Buns
By Miro Uskokovic From TheKitchn.com What’s a better bread vehicle for a burger or spicy fried chicken sandwich than a soft, squishy golden bun? Well, a cute, tiny version of that pillowy bread—aka a slider bun! Tender, soft, squishy, and melt-in-your-mouth are all terms associated with a texture of a perfect bun—regular or slider-size. To…
Add Guinness to This Hearty Stew for Your St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
I’m always up for a celebration. So, when St Patrick’s Day arrives, I love to have a dish that pays homage to Irish history. Some of my discoveries along the way have included the ease in making soda bread, different preparations of corned beef and, my favorite, how delicious chocolate and stout go together. This…
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