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While people have been enjoying sweets for thousands of years, the concept of dessert has gradually evolved from simple and refreshing, to the complex explosion of decadence we are tempted with today. In many areas, desserts are a treasured cultural tradition – defined by signature ingredients, loving preparation and sweet
The Joy of Knitting – And Why It’s Time to Learn a Craft
Michèle Bowland learned to knit under the patient guidance of her nana Maureen. As a six-year-old, petting...
Master Li Hongzhi: How Humankind Came to Be
On Jan. 20, 2023, founder of the spiritual practice Falun Gong — Master Li Hongzhi — published an...
Unlocking the Penetrative Power of Incense
For thousands of years, humans have been burning botanicals for sacred ceremonies and other spiritual...
A Global Guide to Sweet Wines: From Europe to North America
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine It's puzzling how articles on sweet or dessert wines...
For Powerful Traditional Remedies, Know and Grow Medicinal Herbs (F) Feverfew
Sprightly and tenacious, feverfew is a member of the world’s largest and most diverse plant family —...
The Charm of Persian Rugs – And Why You Might Want One
Farhad Dargahi learned to repair Persian rugs when he was 20. As a young Iranian man and aspiring biologist...
From Creamy to Cultured, Not All Butters Are Created Equal — Here Are Our Favorites
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine An essential ingredient in the culinary world, butter...
Over 2,000 Celebrate Chinese New Year in Mount Hope, NY
MOUNT HOPE, New York — On Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, the Mount Hope Chinese Association (MHCA) held a Chinese...
Virginia Rings in the Chinese New Year With Vibrant Celebrations, Cultural Exchange
By Maxwell Shawn. FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — On Feb. 24, the 15th Annual Chinese New Year Festival,...