Although mangosteens are somewhat unfamiliar in North America, they’re common in the rainforest areas of Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. Each round, glossy, purple fruit is capped with.. read more

Wearing badly fitting footwear can present a slew of issues such as ingrown toenails, bunions, plantar fasciitis and circulatory problems. For most people, wearing dress shoes can be a toss.. read more

Introduction This thirty-eight verse chapter was revealed in Medina.  It is generally understood that Median chapters focus on the establishment of a functioning Muslim society.  This one is no different.. read more

Most of us are familiar with seaweed in our sushi, and the accompanying miso soup. But beyond the delicious taste, have you ever wondered about the health benefits of seaweed? Incredibly.. read more

Goat meat is a great source of protein that is easily found, as well as many devotees. Various processed goat ranging from satay, curry, tongseng, kebuli rice, lamb roll, and others would have been.. read more

Keeping bonds of kinship is not as easy as it sounds. Families and friends give warmth and meaning to our lives, keep us strong and fulfilled, make us feel loved.. read more

 A piece of creamy, delicious durian.  Durian. That big, hulking thorny beast, with an aroma so strong it’ll knock your grandma to her feet. Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, it’s.. read more

You need to wash your face to remove oil, bacteria, makeup and dirt, and keep your pores unclogged. Washing your face with water alone removes only about 65 percent of.. read more

Dictionary.com defines Christmas as the annual festival of the Christian church commemorating the birth of Jesus: celebrated on December 25 and now generally observed as a legal holiday and an.. read more

Two weeks ago, my wife and I attended a retirement party for John, a friend and longtime business acquaintance. After more than four decades, he was stepping down as one.. read more