Diwali is Hinduism’s most important holiday of the year — also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains — symbolizing the victory of good over evil. The festivities begin this year on October 24 and last for five days, starting with people cleaning their homes and shopping for gold, decorating their homes with lamps and colorful powder […]
While 1 in 3 Americans are wine drinkers a good number of those — along with the two-thirds of people who don’t drink — have a tough time knowing how to choose a good one. And for good reason: there isn’t just an endless selection of wines, for many, wine tasting is viewed as a […]
The numbers are staggering. About 25% of residential garbage comes from uneaten or spoiled food. And nearly half of all produced fruits and vegetables are wasted — somewhere along the line from farm to supermarket to our homes. Surprisingly, there are a few really effective ways to keep your produce fresher longer to help […]
Ask most people outside Japan about Japanese food and they’ll say “sushi.” While sushi is an iconic and popular cuisine in the land of the rising sun, it’s only one of many delicious dishes and styles of cooking you’ll find there. Here’s just a taste of other foods you can explore when you visit […]
