April 3rd is National Tweed Day and also National Chocolate Mousse day (really). I have a great recipe for chocolate mousse so we’re going with that. I found this recipe in the NEW YORK TIMES magazine within the last few months (pre-Covid-19), and decided to “test drive” it on dinner guests. Before we could finish our […]
The Start of a New Grand Cycle – Welcome the Yang Metal Rat Year!
Gung Hay Fat Choi! January 25th 2020 kicks off the Chinese New Year, which launches a new decade, a new 12-year cycle in the Chinese Zodiac system, and also the beginning of a new 60-year cycle. So if it’s not obvious yet, this is a particularly auspicious year for new beginnings, new possibilities, starting over […]
You may want to drink that margarita in the shade
You’ve no doubt heard of Lyme disease – a tic-borne illness that’s challenging to diagnose and treat – but have you heard of “lime disease”? Sometimes referred to as Margarita Dermatitis, it is usually seen in summer or during the winter cruise season. Yes, it’s a thing. It can easily be misdiagnosed as a fungal […]
Your 2019 Pig lessons: finish projects, share a meal with friends, lend a hand to those in need, listen for truth
Did you check your phone for today’s weather or traffic? Well, now is also the time to check the dynamics of the year ahead. Here’s the outlook for the upcoming Year of the Brown Boar (or Pig), which begins on February 5th2019. The dynamics of the year are rooted in Five Element theory, which looks […]
Treatment, bath or foot soak: November is the ideal time for moxa!
You want to stay well through the Fall and Winter, yes? You might have caught the flu last season and don’t want that to hit you again. Maybe you’re pushing yourself hard to complete a project or meet a goal. Maybe you’re a tired parent, a tired professional or a tired student. Maybe you’re just […]
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