As she finally handed me the creamy drink across the counter, we smiled at one another knowingly, a kind of kinship now between us. It was clear we had both discovered the incredible goodness of matcha, a revelation undeniably connecting two strangers on a faraway...
It all began with a single floral print salvaged from a dusty old barn...
Out of all my relationship choices I chose marriage to write about because I’ve spent years working on mine, as has my dear husband of 58 years. We’ve experienced what works and what doesn’t. We seemed to always start with what doesn’t, but in time,...
⏤ Morning Practices to Cultivate a Peace-filled Day. Two years ago, I was in the midst of a darker season. I had developed habits that simply didn’t foster a holistic and healthy lifestyle. I was in a cycle of drinking three or more coffees per day,...
The year was 1908. For their morning devotion the Ackley family read the first Psalm, and shortly after young Alfred was sent to the corner store by his mother. Along the way, the words of the psalm echoed ceaselessly in his mind, particularly the verse...
⏤ Scandinavia's Staple Spice Since introduced by the Vikings from trades with the Byzantine empire, cardamom has shown to be the lifeblood of northern Europe. Native to southern India, it has been utilized for centuries in aiding digestion, freshening breath, and enjoyed in perfumes for its...
What could be better on a cold evening than a perfectly warm and filling meal? My family adores this winter pasta recipe. Pairing the seasonal flavors of garlic, butternut squash, and sage, you’ll find bowls quickly returning for seconds! For added aromatic herby flavor, try...
It’s one of the most simple, most indulgent acts of kindness we can embrace at the end of the day: sinking into a hot bath. Especially lovely as the cold evening air of autumn and winter wraps itself around us with familiar chill, I know...
When my garden slowly goes dormant every fall, its lush landscape reduced to little more than sticks and stalks and naked vines, I always find myself exhaling with relief. No doubt, in a few months’ time I know I’ll be wishing and longing for growing...