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All You Need to Know About Panettone – An Italian Holiday Classic
Neither fruit cake nor sourdough, an authentic panettone falls somewhere in between. A tradition that...
Solving the Present Puzzle: A Practical Guide to Giving Gifts
About 95 percent of Americans celebrate Christmas in one way or another; but for many, the holiday spirit...
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Reviving Chivalry, and the Timeless Character of a Gentleman
My first interaction with chivalry dates back to my childhood, when my father would gently wipe away...
Give Thanks! 20 Tips for Keeping Gratitude at the Heart of Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, many wonder whether the spirit of the holiday has faded. Faced with the stress...
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The Unhealthy Trend of Online Everything, and How to Recover Human Connection
The Covid pandemic marked a before and after in the lives of countless individuals. Not only did it modify...
Seasonal Eating for November, and an Assortment of Sauerkrauts (Recipe)
As many of us are experiencing or anticipating the first fall frost, tender produce is becoming scarce...
Filmjölk – A Delightful Drink That Might Make You Feel Swedish
There is a lot to love about Sweden. A wholesome vitality, elegant practicality, and respect for tradition...
Welcome the Cool Nights of Báilù With Dragon’s Eye Fruit and White Dew Tea
Báilù, the 15th solar term in the Chinese calendar, marks the beginning of cooler weather and the approach...
Seasonal Eating for September, and Where Organic Matters Most
September brings cooler nights, a bustle of back-to-school activities, and an abundance of produce. Many...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (B): Beautyberry
In both the East and the West, before modern medicine there were herbs. People, mainly women, knew their...
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Chinese Autumn Begins With Liqiu and the Body is Rejuvenated with White Fungus Soup (Recipe)
According to Chinese tradition, autumn begins in August, with the thirteenth solar term Liqiu (立秋), a...
Spinning the Wheel: Experience the Ancient Art of Turning Fiber Into Yarn
“It’s fun to just come up with something so beautiful out of this pile of wool,” said Julie Iannelli,...