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While sage is a splendid seasoning for meats, soups and Thanksgiving stuffing, its usefulness extends well-beyond the kitchen. In ancient cultures around the world, sage was a highly esteemed medicinal herb. What is sage? Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a semi-woody, perennial shrub in the mint (Lamiaceae) family. This species
Unraveling the Mystery of Chinese Medicinal Herbs: (Part 2) Chinese Yam
Part of the allure with Chinese herbal remedies is the fascinating names allotted to the material. Take...
A Journey Through Time: Tea Tasting at Taiwan’s Historic Jiufen Tea House
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Stepping into the Jiufen Tea House felt like peeling...
Heroes of Ancient China: Shennong, the ‘Father of Agriculture’
To appreciate the ancient character Shennong in modern times, we only need to recall the words of Mahatma...
Fei Tian’s Tia Zhang Honored With Canada’s Prestigious Coronation Medal
On Feb. 13, renowned dance artist and Fei Tian College professor Tia Zhang (Zhang Tiejun) was awarded...
A Royal Journey Through Karnataka, India: The Golden Chariot Experience
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine Traveling through Karnataka aboard "The Golden Chariot...
6 DIY Face Masks For Naturally Radiant Skin
Between stress, chemicals and pollution, keeping a healthy, glowing complexion can be a serious challenge...
Lantern Festival 2025: A Celebration of Light and Divinity
This year, Feb. 12 marks the 15th day — the first full moon — after the Chinese New Year. Traditionally...
Unraveling the Mystery of Medicinal Chinese Herbs (Part 1) Goji Berries
If you’re familiar with goji berries, you probably have them mentally filed under the category of ‘superfoods...
Seasonal Eating for February, and Traditional Chinese Hot Pot
While February’s main highlight in the Western world is Valentine’s day (hardly a highlight for those...