Eating healthy doesn’t always mean counting calories. Yet, unfortunately, this has been the harmful narrative for decades in our society. This narrative has made me shy away from any cookbook that designates its recipes as “healthy.” But after taking a look at Everyday Healthy Cookbook, I’ve opened my mind to the nuances of healthy eating.  With vibrant photographs and over […]

There are a dozen types of memoirs, but one of my absolute favorites is a memoir about food. They guide you through the writer’s past in the most unique way using cuisine. Nothing is more dynamic, complex or enthralling than food — where it comes from and how it can impact your life. FoodSutra: A Memoir of the Foods of […]

When we think of premier wine destinations in America, Napa Valley and Sonoma often come to mind. However, there are other regions throughout California (and the country) that also produce beautiful wines. Paso Robles, which is situated between Los Angeles and San Francisco, is a wine region that is known for its bold red wines. It is also the home […]

June is Pride month in our country. Millions of people — gay, straight and everything in between — gather around the country to celebrate Pride. (Okay, not this year. This year, we’re celebrating while social distancing. But there’s still cause to celebrate.) But what exactly is Pride? Who started it? What does it mean? Why do we celebrate in June?  […]

The 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the uprising that sparked the modern day gay rights movement, was celebrated June of last year, and over two million people celebrated World Pride in New York City. Unfortunately, this year what we had originally envisioned for Pride is not going to look like anything it did last year. Amid the global COVID-19 […]

When you think about glamour and luxury, your first thought probably isn’t trains or railways, however there once was a time when traveling railways signified social class. In his book, Luxury Railway Travel: A Social and Business History, author Martyn Pring, delves into the rise and fall of opulence rail travel, particularly throughout Britain.  Descriptive and informative, Pring explores the […]

I’ve been writing professionally for over six years now, but I’ve wanted to write a book for as long as I can remember. Publishing numerous features and op-eds over the years, I’ve come to learn so much about journalism. Unfortunately, the two don’t go hand in hand. I have so many questions about publishing a book: Should I get an […]

Flowers have started blooming and the sun is shining longer, which means spring has finally arrived. And that also means summer is right around the corner. Discovering new wines to enjoy when the seasons change is my favorite thing to do. Whether you prefer a medium-bodied red or a crisp, dry white, there’s a food-friendly wine for everyone to enjoy […]

Bordeaux is one of the most esteemed wine regions in the world. And despite women playing an enormous role in the region’s rich history of winemaking, it’s largely been male-dominated. But as women winemakers are taking the helm in Bordeaux, this is no longer the case.  In honor of International Women’s History Month, a group of women winemakers from Bordeaux […]

Regardless of which political party you align with, you can’t ignore the horrendous state of the country right now. From potential wars to impeachment trials, every morning we’re afraid to turn on the news. If you believe this country is going in the wrong direction and you want to hear various perspectives from women on why, this performance is for […]