KALMING CLEAN

The weather in SF has been pretty cold and rainy lately, so I’ve been making a lot of soups. This Kimchi Sundubu jjigae 순두부찌개, which literally translates to Kimchi and Soft Tofu Stew, recipe originally came from The Foodie Takes Flight, but I’ve adapted it slightly by including unexpected herbs and food scraps in the broth to make it more nutrient-dense. This is less of a traditional recipe, and more of an herbalist’s take on one. It’s easy to substitute whatever veggies and fungi you have on hand (following recipes verbatim is simply not for me) and when I started cooking...

Don’t toss your citrus peels just yet. This guide explores five easy ways to use them—from calming teas and skin-soothing steams to natural cleaners and cozy simmer pots—rooted in herbal wisdom and a low-waste approach to everyday living.

Between hair care, moisturizers, makeup, soaps, and countless other beauty products that get consumed everyday, those who use mainstream products are unknowingly applying harmful toxins and chemicals that often do more harm than good.  Here we take a (shallow) dive into the world of mainstream beauty to calculate the real cost of convenience and unconscious consumerism. It’s an (alarming) eye opener!    Before we get into details, you should know something key about cosmetics: in the United States, there are very few regulations surrounding these products. There are even fewer ways to make sure companies are using ethical ingredients. Have...

In the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin, we often overlook the simple yet potent benefits that nature offers.  Let’s talk about the rejuvenating powers of ORANGE PEEL and how its essence can be harnessed to create a luxurious bath tea or brightening facial rinse. So stop throwing out those orange peels friends! Before we dive into the recipe, let's take a moment to appreciate the remarkable properties of orange peel. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, orange peel boasts a myriad of benefits for the skin: Brightening: The natural acids in orange peel help to gently exfoliate the skin,...