Beginning in the 8th century B.C., ancient Rome grew from a small town on Italy’s Tiber River into an empire that at its peak encompassed most of continental Europe, Britain, western Asia, northern Africa and the Mediterranean islands. After 450 years as a republic, Rome became an empire in the wake of Julius Caesar’s rise and fall in the first century B.C. The long reign of its first emperor, Augustus, began a golden age of peace and prosperity. In contrast,…
Grilled Tofu Steaks with Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes Seared Tofu Steak (豆腐ステーキ) is a traditional Japanese dish made by pan-frying tofu until a browned crust forms on the outside.…
“Tuscany,” Goethe observed, “looks like Italy should.” When we began talking about traveling to Italy, Tuscany was the area I most wanted to visit. I wanted to rent a Tuscan Farmhouse…
So, over the past five years since we’ve shifted to a plant based diet, I’ve also started to teach myself to cook. I still have to follow recipes but I am…
Yim and I had been talking about hiking the Cinque Terres for years. This year, we finally made it. Tucked between Genoa and Pisa, along a mountainous six-mile stretch of the…
When planning our Italy trip, we each had different areas we wanted to see. Yim really wanted to see Venice so we decided three days might be fun – and it…
During a dinner with friends recently, Yim and I mentioned that we mostly aligned with Buddhism as a philosophy. I had mentioned that I liked that Buddhists look within themselves for…
This year I’ve been fine tuning my exercise regimes and my nutrition. For the past four years since my cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery, I had been on a Hormone Replacement…
2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. How the Lunar Zodiac Got Its Animals When the…
Purple Cabbage and Quinoa Salad I love this meal and it provides 25 grams of protein. First I make the sauce, cover it and place it in the fridge. Then I…
Hogg’s Falls, located just outside of Flesherton, is one of the many waterfalls of Grey County, Ontario. Located on the Boyne River, Hogg’s Falls is about a 2 hour drive north…
