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I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
How to make vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free Rice Krispie treats, with recipe options
February 16, 2011
Did you know that vegans and strict vegetarians can’t have Rice Krispie Treats? The problem is the marshmallows. The puffy white pillows of sweetness that hold together these crunchy, chewy snacks are […]
Enjoy a Chinese banquet but boycott the evil of shark fin soup – photo essay
January 31, 2011
A typical Chinese banquet can be an insanely delicious 10-course orgy. While I’ve attended a few fab vegetarian versions of this feast, most events are heavy on meat and seafood. […]
Chinese medicine master Jeffrey C. Yuen’s essential health & beauty diet regimen
January 20, 2011
Now that the holiday party season is over, I am left with 10 extra pounds of blubber, an itchy scalp, a pasty-pimply complexion and bad breath. There’s only one way […]
I am getting ahead by cutting costs
December 30, 2010
Soooo, I’m about to walk into 2011 with nearly $9,000 less in annual expenses. And even though I’m happy about this development, it also makes me feel rather pathetic. Since […]
Giant Westchester County paper shredder gives me fresh view on life & writing
December 4, 2010
Today, my life is in shreds. Literally. And guess what — it feels great. Absolutely exhilarating, in fact. Here’s what happened…. I’m a resident of Westchester County, N.Y., which owns […]
A Chinese herbal medicine diet that’s good for the health and skin conditions
August 10, 2010
It’s taken me nearly two decades to come up with a regimen that keeps me feeling strong and energetic. To find my path, years of therapy unburdened my spirit. Holistic health […]
Visiting Woodstock, N.Y. on July 4th
July 5, 2010
For July 4th, I hauled my daughter and one of her friends up to Woodstock, N.Y. This town is more country hip than true hippie. But it was fun -- especially since it's so hard to get my teenager to spend time with me these days.