Pakistani-American Shadab Zeest Hashmi’s Poetry of Food Memories
Last weekend I interviewed my dear friend and poet, Shadab Zeest Hashmi, at her home in Southern California. We first met at an event in…
Category: LIFE
How to Propagate Rosemary Plants
If you’ve ever taken one whiff of a fresh rosemary leaf, you won’t have forgotten the purely ephemeral aroma, the seemingly medicinal aroma that lasts…
Learn More About Black Seed Oil Production in This Live Interview
Yesterday I interviewed Abudllah Naki of The Blessed Seed company about his experience and efforts to bring high quality black seed oil and black seed…
5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
update: I wrote this at the start of the covid-19 pandemic, but I think it’s just as relevant now than it was then, considering the…
Videos: Let’s Talk Permaculture
I made this video during the last few months I was in my house in Chicago. It was long before I accepted that I would…
My Balcony Garden in Fethiye, Turkiye
The first time I traveled to southern Turkiye (specifically Fethiye), I was completely and utterly taken in by how perfectly the botanics, the landscape and…
How to Force Tree Branches: A Beautiful Indoor Winter Project
Every winter I try to continue my obsession with indoor gardening. It usually happens after I get antsy with the realization that I can’t put…
5 Things You Can Do to Live Well During the Cold Winter Months
It’s this time of year when I appreciate home and hearth the most. While I may not have a fireplace (although I’d absolutely love one),…
5 Things You Can Do on the Holidays When Everyone Else is Celebrating
Much of the world has been celebrating Christmas season since the beginning of December, but the really special days for those who celebrate are Christmas…
Video Series with Dr. Madiha Saeed of Holistic Mom, MD
We had an amazing couple of months here with the fabulously smart Dr. Madiha Saeed, a Chicago area MD who just finished the book, The…
5 Tips on Hosting a Holiday Gathering at Home
All holidays are a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and family, and typically have us paying a little extra attention to our living spaces…
Facebook Live Series: What’s Really In Our Food?
I’m really getting used to this Facebook Live thing! I love how many of you have been adding comments and feedback to join in the…
Spring Garden Party
By Contributing Writer, Sobia Hussain Despite the recent fluctuations in temperatures, spring is officially here in North America. It represents life, renewal, growth, and warmth–something…
Warm Up With DIY Soy Candles
Winter came a little too late to many parts of North America this year. But when it came, it came with a big bang…and lots…
Pom-Pom Embellished Tea Towels
It’s the little things in life which can bring the greatest smiles. It gives us a chance to pause and appreciate hidden gems in our…
Inspiration for a Casual Summertime Table Setting
Summertime is finally here. I can tell it’s here to stay by the constant heat and humidity, although other climates might be a bit more…
7 Essential Tools for Spring Gardening Projects
I’m never happier throughout the year then when it’s time to start gardening. You can ask anyone around me who sees the pure joy I…
Le Potager- The French Kitchen Garden
Have you ever dreamed of having your fresh produce and herbs right at your doorstep? It’s been done and done well by not only the…
Repurpose Chic Bangles at the Dining Table
It’s always exciting to receive exotic gifts from faraway lands I’ll probably never have a chance to visit. I felt that way when one of…
Hand-Stitch These Lovely Vintage Floral Coasters
There’s a special place in my heart for vintage trinkets and all things handmade. Much of it has to do with the memories it holds.…
