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If you turn a leek with its hairy end up, it looks sort of like a crown or the top of a scepter, which may be one reason this delicious allium (a member of…
Stop Shampooing Your Hair. Get More Compliments. A Baking Soda Shampoo That Really Works
I kid you not, ladies and gentlemen. This really works. Last year, I started DIY-ing…
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4 Benefits of Giving Your Pets Warm Foods (+ Recipe!)
Have you ever noticed that as the seasons change, so does your taste in food? When temperatures plummet, warm foods just make sense; they’re like a cozy sweater for your insides. But can your pet also benefit from warm foods?…
The Secret Ingredient is the Touch of the Cook
I had soup last Friday evening, made by a street vendor in the mission district in San Francisco. On my way home I kept asking myself why soup tastes better a day or two old, rather than just cooked. When…
The Best Way to Detox That Will Nurture, Heal and Help Your Body
Detox… cleanse … “a restart” – sound familiar? Been there done that? Yeah, me too. The common thread with those catchwords is usually followed by a sigh and a mix of emotions ranging from hope to anxiety. Will this detox work? Will…