The Importance of Breathing

The Importance of Breathing

It’s been a rollercoaster week of coronavirus panic, hoarding, closings, strict social distancing and economic turmoil. It’s left many of us, including me, reeling. So often when we feel stressed, panicked or anxious, we forget to breathe. Yet, one of the best ways to...
The New Normal: Good-Bye Plastic Bags!

The New Normal: Good-Bye Plastic Bags!

This morning, I brought home my groceries from Whole Foods Market in a recyclable bag lined with paper bags. It’s Day 1 of the New York State ban on the distribution of plastic bags; this applies to anyone collecting NYS state tax…including grocery stores, home...
Poached Black Cod

Poached Black Cod

Despite its name, black cod is NOT a member of the cod family; it is a member of the fish family, Anoplopomatidae, which thrive in the Pacific Northwest waters. Black cod is also known as sable fish or butter fish (aptly named). Its high, healthy fat content gives...