Diary of a Reluctant Meditator: How I survived a 10-Day Silent Retreat
No talking. No eye contact. No tight clothing. No dinner. No phones, books, pens, paper, or music. Five people to a bedroom. 4 am wake-up call, and lights out by 930 pm.
As soon as I arrived, I was thinking about how to describe this place to people back 'in the...
"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul." ~ Alfred Austin
Whether you have a backyard garden or some herbs soaking up the sunlight from your kitchen window, you are a...
You know spring has sprung when asparagus starts poking its head out at farm stands and grocery stores.
Its vibrant green, purple, or white stalks catch your eye and promise a fresh, grass-like flavour and a superb crunch. But asparagus is not just a pretty face—it’s also a nutritional force to be reckoned...
Fear Can Leave You Frozen. Here's How to Let It Ignite Self-Growth
Fear. It's a powerful word, and it can be ugly.
Sure, it has the potential to save us from real dangers, like sabre tooth tigers and public speaking.
It also has the power to breed jealousy, anxiety, self-doubt and can be where self-destruction begins. If we detect fear, we often say no...
Forget the melting snow, spring blossoms, and warmer weather - we don't call it spring until the farmer’s markets open back up.
This year, don't just shop the market - rule it.
Here are our top 9 tips for mastering your farmer’s market.
1. Early Bird Gets the Strawberries
Every region has a small...
According to the psychology of colour, red is associated with warmth and comfort, it evokes strong emotions, and has been known to create feelings of excitement.
Looking at this dip, we couldn’t agree more!
The bright red flesh of bell peppers are what gives this dip its sex appeal, but that same...
Holistic Allergy Remedies: Old Wives’ Tales OR Do They Really Work?
It has been a long winter.
There was ice on top of ice, and when one layer thawed, the ground was still solid. The sky was grey, and it took everything not to dial everything in and surrender to the sweet call of Netflix. It is the human version of hibernating.
Thank...
I’m a lover of grapefruit but struggle sometimes to have it taste good in a smoothie. How could something so delish on its own blend so terribly with almost everything?
Alas, the struggle is over.
My sweet Pemberton strawberries frozen from last summer with the sweetness of dates balance the tangy bitterness...
Not Your Grandmother's Yoga: 7 Ways Yoga Has Changed
Yoga might be an ancient practice but it has sure changed a lot in the last few decades. We thought it would be fun to look at how different it is today from, say, when your Grandma would have done it.
Here are the Top 7 Ways Yoga Has Changed
1. Variety
There...
Hands up if you binge-watched Marie Kondo on Netflix.
I know I am not the only one with my hand up in front of my computer. Right?!?
Anyhoo, I have been using my powers of binge-watching only for good. You should see what my yoga pants now look like folded. They are...
