The Emperor and the Nightingale
There is a children’s story about an emperor who loved to hear the song of a nightingale that perched every night in a tree outside his bedroom window…. Read More »
Herb-infused Oils
The only sad thing about having a summer herb garden is that summer eventually ends, and there is no way you can use up the profusion of fresh… Read More »
Kelp Noodles
I was at Whole Foods recently, searching in vain for Ohana House Buckwheat Soba–apparently the company has been bought out and its product scrapped, in favor of an… Read More »
Anti-Cancer Snack
As is so often the case, I get some of my best ideas when I’m hungry and want something quick. Maybe it shortcuts the thinking machine–the over-analytical, “that’ll-never-work”… Read More »
Minted Chocolate Dream
I had a chocolate-loving friend over for dinner recently, so of course I had to make something with chocolate for dessert. I had been busy all day, and… Read More »
Scenes From a Bullfight
I was trolling for interesting news when I came upon a piece about a bullfighter who was gored in the face by a bull (and survived). I don’t… Read More »
