Last winter solstice I shared a potpourri recipe to surround yourself with a warm, citrus, holiday fragrance. Dried oranges are the key to this recipe and the process of drying the orange slices infuses your home with a lovely fresh scent of citrus. In continuing with this tradition to imbue my home, this year I…
Ramadan and Spring Equinox Juxtapose
In 2023 Ramadan and Spring Equinox will come along side by side. The Spring Equinox is usually on either March 19th, 20th, or 21st. This year it falls on Monday, March 20, 2023. The day and night will be equal in lenghth on this day, beckoning a time of renewal and growth. As it is…
New Year, New Affirmations with the 369 Method for Manifestations
The new year is a great time to talk about the 3 6 9 Manifestation method because it’s a time that we are motivated to start new resolutions and take on projects to make our intentions come true. So why is the 3 6 9 Manifestation method a great way to manifest our intentions? The…
Winter Solstice 2022 Ritual Potpourri
The winter solstice is the longest night of the year and the shortest day. It signifies the first day of winter, but also ushers in longer days from tomorrow on. Until this day, the daylight hours have been gradually waning, which will now reverse and begin to grow again. Therefore, while it may feel like…
Argentina Wins FIFA 2022! We Have Argentine Red Shrimp and Red Chili Roasted Potatoes
It’s being declared the best ever World Cup. The Argentinian soccer team made a historical triumph against France at the climax of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! Of course we have to honor Argentina for this great stride. We made Argentine Red Shrimp with Argentinian style potatoes. Argentine Red Shrimp come from cold waters in…
Pumpkin Face Mask
Autumn is a beautiful season with changing colors in nature. The same reason that the leaves start to alter their colors, the cooler crisp air can affect our skin as well. The beauty of fall also comes with some unwanted irritations for our skin, such as dryness and inflammation. This fall take a moment for…
Experience Old Place Cornell
Serving humanity, history, and good meals. — Morgan Runyon Since its opening night in 1970, Old Place Cornell is a hidden gem on Mulholland that has been serving everyone from artists to hikers, to the likes of celebrities such as Orlando Bloom that might be seen one night. Its original menu served wild boar on…
What’s A Somi?
Somisomi is a soft-serve dessert shop based on the lighter flavors of Korean desserts. They serve specially crafted Taiyaki soft serve, which is also called “Ah-Boong(아붕)” In Korea. A Taiyaki is a fish-shaped waffle cone that is filled with your choice of filling and then topped with soft serve ice cream. However, this isn’t your…