One of the greatest ways to explore new cultures is to try their native foods and drinks. A culture's wine can say a lot about them and, unlike vineyards in the United States, can hold a whole lot of history. While going to a bar might not be the healthiest travel choice, touring a vineyard can give you an opportunity…
My first overseas trip was a 10-day jaunt to the UK in my third year of University. I went with a friend who was a few years older than me and, I assumed, wiser because she had already spent several months backpacking around Europe. Based on her recommendations, we planned an ambitious itinerary: a night in Newcastle, a night in…
Many of us hunkered down and stayed close to home in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But while we’re still facing time at home, news of several successful vaccines means there is light at the end of the tunnel. If you're like me, your wanderlust has grown stronger since I haven't been able to travel, and the thrill of…
This fresh twist on the classic Chanukah latkes serves up one big latke instead of many smaller ones, making for an impressive presentation, as well as saving you from flipping latkes at the stove all evening. Potatoes get a bad reputation, but they’re actually packed with antioxidants, and a special resistant starch known to feed beneficial bacteria in your gut…
Whether you’re looking for an escape without shelling out money for a plane ticket or you need some inspiration for planning your next adventure, travel documentaries are a great way to explore somewhere new without leaving your couch. Here are five of our favorites. 1. Jiro Dreams of Sushi Jiro Dreams of Sushi follows the 85-year old sushi master…
Exercise in 2020 is looking a lot different from years past. While many of us may be missing our treadmill runs, the bland (or mirrored) interior walls of the local gym are far from the idyllic environment most runners desire. This is the perfect time to embrace the fresh air and beautiful scenery of outdoor running. And while we may…
International travel came grinding to a halt in 2020, crushing the vacation plans of people all over the world. Parents who’d been looking to experience new cultures with their kids were suddenly left marooned inside their own homes instead. With the inaccessibility of foreign soils, we’ve had to get creative with cultural immersion. The beauty of at-home travel is that…
This recipe celebrates the bounty of fall, utilizing acorn squash as the perfect vehicle for a hearty brown rice filling stacked with nutty, sweet and savory flavors that’ll have you coming back for seconds. Acorn squash is rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, and its thin skin lets you skip peeling for a quicker prep time. Brown rice…
I touched down on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula in June during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in most places around the world. I’d flown from Brazil to Florida in March in response to my mother’s panicked frenzy and wound up quarantined in my parents’ home for way longer than a thirty-one-year-old should be. By June, I desperately needed to get…
Common throughout the United Kingdom, shepherd’s pie was originally devised as a way to use up leftover meat. Now a delicious dish in its own right, I’ve re-worked this versatile recipe with a creamy and cheesy cauliflower topping to replace the traditional potato mash. Despite its humble appearance, cauliflower boasts an impressive nutritional profile. High in fiber to improve digestive…
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