CULTURE
Self-Compassion – To Nurture Empathy, Start With Yourself
Ancient wisdom and spiritual practices from every culture advocate compassion, or the expression of empathy...
Lantern Festival: Traditions for the End of China’s Holiday Season
By Ally Wang This year, the Chinese lunar new year fell on Feb. 1 — day 1 of the 1st lunar month (...
Canadian Maple Syrup: Is This Iconic Natural Sweetener Running Low?
Native American oral tradition has it that maple syrup was an accidental discovery. While hunting, an...
Valentine’s Day – The Origin and Development of a Lovers’ Holiday
People all over the world will celebrate Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14, 2022, for the third...
Spirulina-Enriched Blue Beer
Craft beers have become increasingly popular in recent years and come in a range of flavors, colors,...
Tips on Tipping – Who, When and How Much
Because service wages are not increasing as quickly as inflation, customers are expected to pick up the...
Patchouli Plant- A Therapeutic Herb You Can Grow at Home
Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, is a perennial member of the mint family. The plant has a complex musky-earthy...
Kitchen Phobias – Does Fear Affect Your Food?
While for some people the kitchen can be a place of delight and enjoyment, for others it can be the most...
Laughter Is the Best Medicine – and It’s Contagious
Laughter is a universal language. We begin to laugh long before we speak. Two of the growing and developing...