The latest recipe in G&L’s Nourished By My Heroes series is a fun one: Natalie Portman’s vegan hamantaschen recipe. Hamantaschen are classic, triangle-shaped filled cookies that originate in Israel and enjoy massive popularity in many parts of Eastern Europe. The cookie casing can range from hard, almost like a shortbread, to more dough-y, akin to […]
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The 5 Best Ice Cream Shops in Asheville, North Carolina
The best ice cream in Asheville is relatively easy to find if you know where to look. With a number of inventive, dairy and non-dairy allergy-friendly ice cream shops around this eclectic little mountain town, the flavors and creativity never fail to impress. Ultimately, we cobbled together this guide to Asheville’s best ice cream shops […]
18 Cool Things to Do in Seattle, Washington
This bespoke guide to Seattle, Washington features a mix of quintessential must-sees and decidedly charming, little-known delights. Whether you’re a first-timer to the Pacific Northwest or merely someone looking to get an insider’s experience in Seattle, the landmarks, restaurants, shopping, and adventures detailed in this guide capture the dynamism and self-sufficiency that has come to […]
6 Foods That Help Seasonal Affective Disorder (+ Other Helpful Lifestyle Hacks)
Also known as the “Winter Blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a feeling of mild depression or anxiety that manifests during the cold, grey winter months. (It’s also sometimes referred to as the very appropriate acronym, SAD.) SAD symptoms include everything from fatigue, lethargy, and difficulty waking up to extreme anxiety, lack of motivation, and decreased […]
The 12 Best Herbal Remedies For Anxiety (& The Most Effective Ways to Use Them)
Herbal remedies for anxiety and stress have gone from being woo-woo to commonplace. As we wrote in our Comprehensive Anxiety Toolkit, anxiety is a multifaceted experience and as such, you should take a multifaceted approach to treatment. Exercise, meditation, getting good sleep, eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and maintaining healthy relationships can all […]
The 8 Best Places to Get Birthday Cake in Chicago
Chicago is increasingly regarded as one of the best culinary cities in America when it comes to bakeries– and birthday cake in particular. It used to be that New York and LA were the only major cities putting cake artists on the map, but the advent of the TV series Cake Wars, social media, and […]
The 8 Best Fried Chicken Spots in Asheville, North Carolina
Nashville might be famous for its hot chicken, but Asheville, North Carolina’s best fried chicken could certainly give this rhyming city a run for its money. Among other classic Southern staples, Asheville’s best restaurants have perfected the art of fried chicken, which is as excellent here as anywhere else in the U.S.. We love the […]
The 9 Best Restaurants in Orlando, Florida (Including Healthy Options!)
An interesting thing about Orlando, Florida is that pretty much no one who’s big in the food world talks about the variety of good dining options that can be found here. Orlando isn’t exactly known as a “food city”, per se– but the best restaurants in Orlando make a case for why it should be. […]
The Best Afternoon Tea in London: 6 Iconic Places to Experience England’s Favorite Tradition
Experiencing Afternoon Tea in London is a rite of passage. It’s on every serious traveler’s Bucket List because you have to do it at least once, or you never really went to England, did you? Whether you call it High Tea or Afternoon Tea (the difference in semantics is a matter of spirited debate), tea […]
An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton
Known for their fresh air, peace and quiet, and beautiful beaches, the Hamptons are a constellation of coastal villages along the East End of Long Island. This bespoke travel guide spotlights everything you need to know about the area, as well as what to do and how to get there. With an abundance of beautiful […]