Microgreens: Tiny But Mighty!

Microgreens
Microgreens are small, 2-3 week old baby plants that pack a big punch. Studies show they contain more nutrition than their fully-grown counterparts. In fact, a study conducted by scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture found they pack up to 40 times more nutrients than the full-sized versions. Researchers also discovered that red cabbage ...

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Paris Restaurant Recs…and no, Le Train Bleu and Pink Mamma are not on my list…

I love visiting the City of Lights any time of year. Even though it can get pretty cold and rainy in the winter and the summers can be sweltering, there’s something about this beautiful city that draws me back again and again. As Audrey Hepburn said in “Sabrina”: “Paris is always a good idea.” Aside ...

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Which Mountain Town In The French Alps Are You?

CHAMONIX
Mont-Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps and in Europe. It is known to have permanently snowy peaks. However, this year, there’s not quite as much snow on it. In fact, all across the Alps there is a lack of snow due to higher-than-average temperatures in December and January. When we were there in ...

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Moments in Malta

The island-state of Malta is located between Europe and Africa, in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. It consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo, and Comino (Malta is the largest). It’s considered the farthest southern point of Europe and joined the EU in 2004. The two main spoken languages are Maltese and English. Maltese is ...

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