Blogs

Salt is Bad For You… No It’s Not!

If you are paying attention, then you have probably noticed a trend of sorts – particularly about contradictory medical findings. Take virtually any substance that can be consumed or ingested (except …

92 comments

A New Spin on Brick

Spotted lately: bricks used in unexpected ways (as kitchen island base, as herringbone floors, as a decorative motif). Here are four inspiring examples. Above: A brick kitchen counter from Frank V…

42 comments

Create Fat-Burning Gourmet Salads in Minutes

If you avoid salads at any cost, thinking they consist only of iceberg lettuce and a couple of slices of starchy tomato topped with some chemical and sugar-laden bottled dressing, you will be happy to…

118 comments

Injured Kitten Rescued by Air Force Technician

Life is mysterious in the way it makes us cross paths with others who can change our lives. Last month, Canadian Air Force technician, Shawn Matchett, and his two children, just happened to be at a pa…

185 comments

Clever Ideas from a Restaurant Remodel

Every design decision Zach Bliss made for Louro Restaurant was in haste. But the final look, which features clean lines, round edges, and gray and vanilla tones, has an undeniable serenity. Here's t…

36 comments

A Natural Cleaner that Makes Windows Sparkle

When it comes to cleaning her home, Erin, a contributing editor for Gardenista, likes to take as natural an approach as possible. While she's been making her own vinegar-based window cleaner for year…

63 comments

What Would Buddha Say To Deepak Chopra?

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without. The Buddha Many years ago we were teaching a meditation weekend in Plymouth, England. On the Saturday after the program was over for the day, Carole…

71 comments

What If You Couldn’t Taste or Smell Anything?

Years ago I was hit with a horrendous sinus infection that, while providing punishing sinus pain and congestion, also rendered my senses of taste and smell virtually kaput. Due to the fact I could nei…

65 comments

How to Keep Canned Food After Opening

Just wanted to share this handy little kitchen hack I've been using for the past year or so - the kitty food can saver! Although it's obviously intended to keep cans of pet food fresh in your fridg…

99 comments

Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

A great way to enjoy eggplant parmesan without all the breading! Cut the eggplant in thick slices, which makes for a delicious casserole with an Italian flair. 8 slices eggplant, cut in ¾ inch piec…

268 comments