Review: The Complete Herbal Tutor by Anne McIntyre — Life & Soul Magazine

As with anything born of nature, there are a multitude of uses for such resources, and that is especially true of herbs. Herbs do wonderful things to our dishes, but their purpose stretches beyond everyday culinary use. Herbs have been used as medicine for centuries – treating illnesses, restoring health and maintaining wellbeing in the […] … Continue reading Review: The Complete Herbal Tutor by Anne McIntyre — Life & Soul Magazine

Brother Love 5 — A Face

Looking forward to what happens with Tammy and the "Bird Lady".

Tolkien is not a perfect movie by any means, but it certainly has its moments — National Post

When I first saw the sepia-toned posters heralding a new biopic of British author J.R.R. Tolkien, I feared the whole enterprise would be a bit too – precious. What a relief, then, to find the film almost entirely concerned with what he was like in his 20s, long before writing The Hobbit, and decades before… via … Continue reading Tolkien is not a perfect movie by any means, but it certainly has its moments — National Post

The Rich 50-Year History of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — Bandcamp Daily

A look back at the legendary celebration of jazz, blues, and so much more. via The Rich 50-Year History of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — Bandcamp Daily

Cook this: Roasted strawberry oat muffins from Bake the Seasons — National Post

Our cookbook of the week is Bake the Seasons by Marcella DiLonardo, creator of the blog Hey Modest Marce. Over the next three days, we’ll feature more recipes from the book and an interview with its author. Marcella DiLonardo’s strawberry oat muffins are ideal for a Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch. Whipped up with little more than a … Continue reading Cook this: Roasted strawberry oat muffins from Bake the Seasons — National Post