I’ve come to a point in our lives where I recognize that I am grateful for every day. It’s become important to me at this stage to recognize our life and live in the moment… In a world that…
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. We found the original recipe for this in…
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 learning. This meal is one of our favourites…
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 Italian Riviera, lie the Cinque Terre. The five…
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 was. It’s a ridiculous city and I’m not…
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 truth and understanding. That I could understand the…
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 Treatment but that is over now and my…
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 Jade Emperor – the Emperor of Heaven and…
