From the legendary Holy Grail and the philosopher’s stone—both of which were said to grant eternal life—to Silicon Valley tech bros paying $8,000 for blood transfusions from young, healthy donors, the quest to cheat death (or at least live longer lives) has preoccupied the human psyche for as long as we’ve been on this earth. […]
I decided not to write about last week’s tasting, sake. Whilst it was excellent and illuminating it would have been challenging to summarise succinctly. That said this week there was more to learn with a region I knew little about, Savoie. It’s situated in the South East of France, skiing country and its landscape dominated […]
As a former competitive swimmer who also played water polo and competed in aquathlons, it’s fair to say I’m pretty experienced when it comes to water activities. But as far as water aerobics goes, I like many, had the misconception that it was an easy, relaxing activity primarily for older adults. And boy, was I […]
In a world brimming with diverse dietary choices, adopting a plant based lifestyle has gained remarkable traction, driven by a deep desire to nourish our bodies, protect the planet we call home, and uphold a sense of compassion for all living beings. A plant based diet is focused on eating mainly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, […]