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Sweet Potato Rosti Stack

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Dairy-Free Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Risotto

This lightened-up version of the comforting Italian dish calls for wild mushrooms instead of heaps of cream, butter, and cheese. The mushrooms add a gourmet touch without extra weight for your holiday

Uprooted!

What happens when a meat-loving father has his diet (and his morality) questioned by his animal-loving daughter? He gets a quick lesson in veganism.“There is one thing I would let myself have: gravy.

Sage-Smoked Salmon Burgers

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The Spirit of Giving

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Supporting Caregivers During the Holidays

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15 hot new hotel openings in the USA

A myriad of hotels is due to open throughout 2020 in the US ranging from ultra-luxurious new spa hotels in New York City to glamping retreats on the doorstep of America’s most beautiful national parks

2 minute travel guide to Thailand

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Exfoliate For Spring

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5 Best Sleeper Trains in Europe

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Why you should put Slavonia and Baranja in Croatia on your Bucket List

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Conscious Celebrations

This holiday season, let’s rethink consumption  The holidays are notorious for excess and overconsumption. It’s not just bad news for the planet, though: this excess also creates stress, both emotiona

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Explore underwater wrecks using virtual reality at Heritage Malta’s new online museum

One of the most exciting underwater experiences you can have is to explore sunken wrecks in the wide expanse of the world’s seas and oceans. Its a fascinating window into our collective past and a dra

A musical tour of Georgia, USA – Macon, Athens, Thomson, Savannah

“Hit the Road Jack”, in the words of Ray Charles, and discover the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians started out. I arrive in Atlanta by

Top 10 European Christmas Markets

Forget your local high street this Christmas and make your way to one of Europes fabulous Christmas markets. Mingle with the locals and meander through the festive stalls, tippling on mulled wine whil

Hot Springs in Kyushu Japan

Kyushu is the third largest island in Japan and the most south-westerly. At its centre is Mount Aso, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. The seismic activity means that there are hot spr

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This Is What Happens When You Become a Dad

Think you’ve figured life out? Think you know how to be productive on a few hours of sleep? Becoming a new dad will make you question everything. Here’s how to embrace the joys and challenges that com

Supplement Backup for Women

A woman\'s nutritional needs change with her age. Supplements can ensure women get the nutrients they need no matter what their age.Over a woman’s lifetime, her health concerns and nutrient needs can v

Go to the Market

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Family Fun Month

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Love Bites

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Harissa, Goat Cheese, and Herb Rugelach

These savoury gluten-free cookies will be the unexpected hit of your holiday gathering. Make sure to source sweet rice flour for this recipe. This type of rice flour is ground from short-grain glutino

Indian Spiced Trail Mix

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Smoky Eggplant-Mushroom Dip with Lentils

This Middle Eastern-inspired grilled eggplant dip (moutabal) gets an infusion of umami flavour courtesy of mushroom powder. Powdered lion’s mane, reishi, and cordyceps are good options. Use ripped pie

Lentil Bolognese Stuffed Potato with Hemp Parm

This hempy vegan version of Parmesan is definitely not cheese, but it tops these amped-up stuffed potatoes with all the nutty, savoury flavour your taste buds yearn for. For a booze-free sauce, you ca

Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with Pomegranate Molasses

There’s a hint of heat to these baked sweet potato fries. But don’t worry! The spice is muted by baking, leaving just a tingle on your tongue. If you’re concerned about the heat level, serve the haris

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Fabulous Fibre

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Building happy, healthy brains

In the new reality introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic, kids may be showing signs of worry and stress. It could be a natural reaction to concern demonstrated by adults, or because of news coverage and

Cannabis In Cancer Treatment

Becky Lee remembers being in shock when, in 2017, she found out she had breast cancer. Once she began learning about what lay ahead—a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—she decided to add cannabi

Improve Your Health at the Cellular Level

The word “cell,” derived from the Latin for cella or “small room,” describes the tiny biological structures from which all life is built. The human body consists of trillions of cells in total and hun

6 Natural Aids for Sleep

Some natural products benefit healthy sleep through a number of different actions. Here are our top 6 recommendations:Melatonin – signals sleep onset in the brain Magnesium – muscle and nervous system

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