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Once, you couldn't make a chowder in New England without purists frowning over your shoulder. I learned this as a young chef working aboard a ship cruising the waters of Nantucket, catering to the tastes of paying guests. We could give them moules marinières scented with wine; we could make garlicky coquilles Saint Jacques, a French dish that was in fashion then, from the lovely little bay scallops that we gathered in the early mornings off the boat; but we couldn't, on any account, meddle with their chowder.

If you’re a new parent, you’ve likely spent a lot of time researching ways to improve your baby’s cognitive skills. Traditional wisdom is that a child’s environment after birth fosters their ability to learn. Although strategies like listening to music and observing colorful mobiles stand the test of time, current research indicates that the capacity for intellectual development originates even before a baby is born.

If you think that means genetic inheritance, think again. Although genes contribute to intelligence, their influence is limited.

Indian cooking gets a bad reputation for being daunting and almost too difficult to fit into your everyday repertoire. This misconception may be gradually changing, but not quite fast enough. But on the contrary, everyday Indian cooking is flavorful, practical and filled with all the health benefits from spices that we all want to incorporate into our lives.

A core component of the essential taste of Indian food is ensuring the flavors are fresh and bright and not bogged down by unnecessary reheating and refreshing, something often the trademark of the average restaurant fare.

Creating the menu for a party can be difficult even in ideal circumstances. However, if you have decided to give up eating animal products or several of your attending friends are vegan, it can be a bit more challenging if you're unfamiliar with a vegan menu. Fortunately, with a little planning and tasty recipes, you can throw a memorable and delicious vegan-themed party. For inspiration, check out the following ideas:

Have you heard about the benefits of medicinal mushrooms? In my never-ending search for whole foods that boost health, fight disease, and make me feel great, what I’ve found in regards to mushrooms has absolutely blown my mind.

First, these delicious foods are not actually vegetables. They belong to the fungi classification. The American Journal of Botany estimates there are as many as 5.1 million species of fungi on our planet and that they outnumber other plants by an incredible 6-to-1 ratio.

Well, it seems to be that time of year again. When the days are getting shorter and the evenings are just a little bit chillier. I would love to say that Chris and I have been noticing these moments, but unfortunately we have been too busy.

Sometimes in life, you have to suck it up and work hard so that you can get what you want for your future. I’m not talking about working at a job you hate for 45 years so you can retire and then enjoy life. I’m talking about putting in the right effort so that you can accomplish your goals and be satisfied with your life. Chris and I love to travel, we have done two, six-month-long trips around the world, and we want to continue to live the lifestyle we love. For us to do that, we need to work hard.

Throwing your very first dinner party can be intimidating—particularly if any invitees are talented cooks—but a meal in three courses is an excellent and manageable place to begin. (You can graduate to five later.)

Course 1
Cranberry and Bleu Cheese Spinach Salad

Get a big salad bowl and salad tongs. Buy two bags of fresh spinach leaves and toss with roasted honey walnuts, crumbled bleu cheese and dried cranberries. You can buy the walnuts pre-roasted or roast them yourself by tossing honey and sugar-coated raw nuts onto a foiled cookie sheet covered in cooking spray and roasting in a 350F oven for 8 minutes.