Sweet Devotion: Three Chocolate Destinations Worth Sharing
I’ve always had a sweet tooth, though “sweet tooth” feels insufficient—it’s more like a full-body devotion to chocolate. During high school in Peru, I’d slip Sublime bars into my pocket…
Winter Escape: Costa Rica’s Mountain Refuge for Deep Restoration
Winter demands more from us than we sometimes realize—rest that reaches deeper than sleep, space that allows for genuine stillness. Hacienda AltaGracia, nestled in Costa Rica’s Talamanca Mountains outside San…
New Spirits: The Rise of Elegant Sobriety
When The Maze NYC opened its doors in Manhattan’s Flatiron District in October, it marked a cultural milestone—the city’s first alcohol-free members’ club. Designed by Opa Architecture with interiors by…
Looking Forward: The End of the World as We Know It
I’ve never really done anything special for New Year’s. No parties, no champagne toasts, no kisses at midnight. Even growing up, I was the teenager sitting at home, knitting with…
Comfort in a Bowl: Miso Soup for Winter
I first discovered miso back in the ’90s during my macrobiotic phase—one of those earnest wellness experiments that actually stuck. Decades later, miso remains a staple in my kitchen, especially…
The Case for Sleep: Why Rest Is the Foundation of Everything
Sleep remains one of the least understood necessities of life. Even as technology advances—Apple now tracks sleep metrics in their latest iPhone software—we’re still learning what happens during those hours…
Thanksgiving Essentials: Ginger Pear Cranberry Compote
I grew up in the Massachusetts Bay Area, surrounded by cranberry bogs. As a kid, we made banana bread, zucchini bread—all the quick breads—but my favorite was always cranberry bread,…
Endless Summer: Five Ways to Enjoy the Season While It Lasts
As the golden days of summer linger, it’s time to savor every last detail the season offers. There’s something carefree about leaning into these final warm weeks, intentionally crafting moments…
Tinto de Verano: Spain’s Refreshing Summer Classic
There’s a certain kind of chic that doesn’t try too hard. When it comes to summer refreshment, nothing captures that mood more perfectly than Tinto de Verano—literally, “summer wine.” While…
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