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Baoding balls may have been invented in China’s city of the same name, located in Hebei Province, but the Chinese characters reveal another layer of meaning. Bao (保) carries the meaning “to protect, defend, or ensure,” while ding (定) usually means “to fix, or make definite.” In China, these specialized
An Ancient Chinese Doctor’s ‘Cure-all’ for Nourishing the Mind and Body
One of ancient China’s great medical doctors and herbalists, Sun Simiao (孫思邈), was said to have lived...
Diet Doldrums? Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wild Edibles Part I
Whether cooking for themselves or being cooked for, human beings tend to fall into habitual eating schemes...
Three Basic Recipes for Sustainable Kitchens in 5 Easy Steps
The rewarding experience of cooking at home with family and friends can be seen as a silver lining in...
Peas and Parsley: Sowing in the Snow to Get a Jump on Spring Gardening
Whether the interest lies in food or flowers, most gardeners in a temperate climate feel the impulse...
This Spring, Make Plans Early to Defend Your Garden: Shallots
If you don’t defend your garden, it’s easy to grow an abundance of food in your own backyard — for wildlife...
Tom Cruise TikTok Deep Fakes Are Foreshadowing a Black Mirror Future
A series of videos appearing on Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-controlled social media app Tiktok this...
Actress Gina Carano Denounced and Removed by Lucasfilm for Expressing Conservative Views
Lucasfilm has publicly stated that actress Gina Carano from the Disney+ streaming series “The Mandalorian...
The Benefits of Compassionate Eating
Consuming fewer animal products in your diet can have many benefits, for the environment, your health...
How COVID-19 Took the ‘Re’ out of Repast
Fine dining in the United States, especially in New York, became popular decades ago. You can still find...