Loose Leaf Blog

What were the Magi up to when they decided on the three gifts to bring to baby Jesus? The value of gold is obvious, but why trek across the desert...

One of the simplest and tastiest raw desserts is macaroons. If you’ve never tried them, macaroons are dense, chewy, sweet, and satisfying mounds of sweet chewy coconut. Although the spelling...

Unlike Halloween, which was a cultural celebration, the winter and summer solstices (along with spring and fall equinoxes) are celestial events marking the position of the sun in relation to...

Natural aromas of citrus, spice, and evergreen evoke feelings of peace and stir childhood memories of joyful anticipation and holiday magic. The aromatic plants that we associate with the holiday...

  Craving something creamy and delicious, but without dairy and refined sugar? Want another idea for how to use your favorite Pumpkin Chai Spice tea? This mouth-watering custard is the...

December is here, and it begins full throttle with a full moon in Gemini on the third, which, interestingly enough, is the same day Mercury goes into retrograde. If you’re...

After 7 years of working with Kita, I am going to move down a new path into the world of cyber-security. Working with Kita has been fun, educational, incredibly rewarding,...

Inflammation is an immune response that your body stages to fight against invaders and repair damaged tissues. However, when an immune response is unnecessary or persists for a very long...

The winter holiday season is the time of year to gather with your beloveds to share stories, gifts, and good food and drink. Tea is my favorite drink all year...

For thousands of years, Ashwagandha has been used in India for rejuvenating the body and mind. Although the long name might look a little intimidating, it means “like a horse”,...

World-renown dermatologist Harold Lancer treats some of the world’s most recognizable faces: Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Kim Kardashian, to name just a few. His apparent ability to freeze...

Holiday time is often a period where even the healthiest eaters let go a little bit and indulge in decadent foods. However, you don’t have to compromise anything with this...