Colleagues, friends, lovers, and enemies come together to celebrate Pumpkin Spice Latte's iconic career via a comedy roast A bit of fun by Native Pumpkin Spice Latte shocked fans across the globe today by announcing that they're officially throwing in the (bath) towel on their short-lived career as a Deodorant and Body Wash scent. Gourd … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Latte Announces Retirement From Fragrance Game
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A Shift in the Direction of “You”
Find the version of YOU that you've always been looking for. Practice self-care. We here this a lot, but do you actually know what it means? Do you know how to put it in to practice? Self-care doesn't mean self-indulgent. It doesn't mean being selfish. What it means, is you need to take time to … Continue reading A Shift in the Direction of “You”
Quick Bites – Enjoy the Solitude of a Table for One
Does dining solo give you the jitters? Follow these tips and master the art of eating alone. **listen to the episode on Spotify - the link is below. "Just one?" "Yes" I say smiling. "Please." "No one will be joining you"? "No, but thank you for asking." As the world re-opens and we begin dining … Continue reading Quick Bites – Enjoy the Solitude of a Table for One
Safety First: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
Up to 70% of water recreation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol. Here at basil & salt we post a lot of cocktail recipes for our readers. While we enjoy delicious libations, we also advise moderation, safety and of course, that alcohol consumers be of legal drinking age. Summer is typically … Continue reading Safety First: Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
it’s all in the timing
Spring has sprung yet it came in with barely a whisper. With so much going on in the world, did any of us really even notice spring’s entrance this year? All of the changes over the past couple of months have brought uncertainty to the forefront as we wait for the world to turn again. … Continue reading it’s all in the timing
‘Genesis Project’ Raising a Glass to New Beginnings
True Story. One afternoon about two years ago I received a life-changing email. A gentleman from a national media firm mentioned he thought I would be a perfect fit for a Seattle company they had in their portfolio. It had the same focus as my online site and they were looking for an editor for … Continue reading ‘Genesis Project’ Raising a Glass to New Beginnings
Cooking for a Tibetan Lama: A Singular Experience
The photograph is from a web page titled “Chinese Buddhism.” The caption reads: “Gonpo Tseten Rinpoche transmitting the Yeshe Lama, Forestville, CA 1981” I’m almost positive this photograph was taken on the ranch that summer. During the summer of 1981 I was living on a ranch in Northern California working on a writing project, which … Continue reading Cooking for a Tibetan Lama: A Singular Experience
The Bon-Vivant Girls’ Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Eating Out
by Nathalie Botros We all know how to lose weight: “eat less and healthier, exercise more”. So how come we keep failing? It isn’t because of lack of strength and determination, but because we try to lose the weight with a “diet”. The minute we say the word “diet”, our brain translates it to “restriction”. Which … Continue reading The Bon-Vivant Girls’ Tips and Tricks to Enjoy Eating Out
New Orleans: Friday to Sunday, Food for the Gods
By Paul Rest Well, obviously no gods were there, at least not any that I could see. But there was some magic that happened weekends in thousands of households in the Greater New Orleans area that made one feel as if one was transported to a heavenly realm of gastronomical delights. It started like this: … Continue reading New Orleans: Friday to Sunday, Food for the Gods
In the Bleak Midwinter: Food stories from my youth by Paul Rest
By the time February rolled around, winter’s firm grip in our area meant the implementation of different menus. Meals changed from those during the late autumn and early winter months and often included wild game, nuts and lots of canned vegetables from the basement cellar. Vegetables served for meals were canned or flash frozen and … Continue reading In the Bleak Midwinter: Food stories from my youth by Paul Rest