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The Honey Bear Is Cute, But These Unfiltered Versions Taste So Much Better
Maryiza sells Ethiopian honey that promotes biodiversity and deliciousness alike.


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These Energy Bars Are Basically a Portable Grain Bowl
So fresh, they’re stored in the fridge.

Lifestyle
7 Tips for Calming Election Anxiety We Could All Use Right Now
Fit for Us, a new group of Black fitness and wellness experts, shares its strategies for easing the angst of election season.

Lifestyle
This Hyper-Seasonal Eating Strategy Helps Prevent My Winter Colds
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, eating with the 24 solar terms promotes harmony both within our own bodies and with the outside world.

Lifestyle
One Pot, One Million(ish) Options
A Japanese donabe makes it simple to whip up beautiful, nourishing, riffable meals.

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‘The Korean Vegan’ Makes Cooking TikToks That Get Real, Quick
Joanne Molinaro talks TikTok, tteokbokki, and how going vegan helped her get in touch with her heritage.

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When You Want Something More Than a Seltzer But Less Than a Soda
Something & Nothing is the perfect middle ground.

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On My Block’s Jason Genao on Searching for Adobo and Loving Julia Child
The Dominican-American Netflix star is finding joy right now in cooking and family domino games.

Lifestyle
When I Thought I Had a Year to Live, I Asked for Soup
My battle with cancer left me too sick to cook, so my friends made soup. Now it’s my turn to feed them.


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I Can't Start the Day Without Crunchy Sprouted Buckwheat
Lil Bucks has quickly become my go-to topping for yogurt bowls, oatmeal, and pancakes.

Lifestyle
Making Amends With Lean Cuisine
Growing up with a single mother who was disabled, I often fed myself. Now I’m doing my best to feed her.


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5 Feng Shui Tips for Your Home, Because We're Not Going Anywhere Soon
Feng shui master and interior designer Thierry Chow shares how to refresh a home, no expensive reno required.

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How to Use Herbs for Support During Fire Season
The founders of Oakland-based Five Flavor Herbs share how use plant medicine to cope with the effects of wildfires.

Lifestyle
I Never Loved Oatmeal Until I Started Making It Like This
A make-ahead method for a week’s worth of breakfasts.

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This Tomato-Scented Candle Lets Me Hold Onto Summer All Winter Long
Tomato season is dead. Long live tomato season!

Restaurants
In Philly, a New Clubhouse for Coffee, Samosas, and Mutual Aid
Mina’s World is a community-oriented, QTPOC-owned and -operated coffee shop.

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This Japanese Kitchen Tool Is My Quickest Route to Dinner
My beloved grater dispatches vegetables in seconds.

Lifestyle
Turning Food into Home Remedies Is My Love Language
How I use pantry staples to heal my family's scars, burns, and rashes


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With These Bamboo Plates, the World Is My Picnic
When it comes to packable dishware, bamboo does it best.
Lifestyle
This New Nursery Is a Lush Home for Oakland’s Black Community
Founders Kalkidan Gebreyohannes and J’Maica Roxanne will find the perfect plant for everyone.

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I Won’t Make Pesto (Or Salsa Verde, or Sofrito) Without My Mezzaluna
It’s faster than a conventional knife and gentler than a food processor.

Lifestyle
Make Yourself an Elaborate Sandwich
If it fits between two slices of bread, it belongs in a sandwich.

Shopping
These Chic Water Glasses Pull Double Duty for Dessert
The glass has a nice amount of heft, so you can aggressively scrape every last bit of whipped cream from the bottom.

Coronavirus
How a Virtual Nude Drawing Class Changed the Way I Think About Intimacy
A spirit of boldness led me to join the class, and I'm taking that attitude with me.

Lifestyle
Healthy Hyna Founder Lorena Ramirez On Going Vegan and Visualizing the Future
Her plant-based wellness platform shares recipes and lifestyle tips rooted in Chicano culture

Lifestyle
How I’m Making Summer Last Forever
Quick pickles, fruit compotes, and more ways to hang onto the season’s best.

Lifestyle
There’s No One Way to Make Habichuelas Guisadas—and That’s the Point
There are many variations on the beans-and-rice theme, particularly within African diasporas. To me, they all taste like home.

Lifestyle
Burning Out on America...and My “Perfect” Wellness Routine
How I traded barre classes and celery juice for tea and rest.


Lifestyle
What It Means to Center “Healing Justice” in Wellness
BEAM founder Yolo Akili Robinson is reimagining wellness for the collective.

Lifestyle
I’m Not Going on “Vacation” Without My Microplane
A hyper-specific cook packs for time away from her kitchen.


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Kelvin Harrison Jr. Is Ready to Go Inward
The star of Waves and The High Note is building his self-care toolbox.

Lifestyle
The Herbal Mutual Aid Network Creates Free Tinctures for Black Organizers
H.M.A.N. founders Yves B. Golden and Remy Maelen send free plant medicine to Black individuals, activists, community groups, and herbalists




Lifestyle
How I’m Prioritizing Black Joy in Our Fight for Justice
These are some of the people and things that bring me joy, from a month-long walking meditation to vegan chef Tabitha Brown.

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A Summery Grain Bowl That Doesn’t Bore Me
So I bought too much at the market. This is the lunch that makes it okay.
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There Is No Wellness Without Anti-Racism
Pursuing anti-racism means practicing for the world in which we can all live well. It starts with reflecting on our choices every day.


Lifestyle
The Asian-American Tea Brands Creating a More Transparent Industry
The founders of Three Gems, Us Two, and Alaya find themselves uniquely positioned to do business differently.


Lifestyle
Instead of Asking “How Are You,” I Ask “What’re You Eating?”
I can't join my far-flung community at their dinner tables, but I can send a picture of the mana’eesh I’m making.

Lifestyle
Black-Owned Businesses Are Finally Getting Widespread Support—Here’s How to Keep the Torch Ablaze.
The time is now to gather all of your resources to propel Black businesses forward.

Lifestyle
How to Check In With Your Black Friends Right Now
There’s a better way to reach out to your friends than sending another “How are you?” text.


Lifestyle
A 4-Step Breathing Exercise to Cope With Difficult Emotions
Relax so you can recharge with breathwork healer Regina Rocke’s seven-minute routine

Lifestyle
5 Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries Around News and Social Media
Staying informed right now is crucial, but it can also be triggering—especially for those in the Black community. Here’s how to manage your media diet right now.

Lifestyle
7 Virtual Mental Health Resources Supporting Black People Right Now
We may be socially distant in this traumatic time, but we're not alone.

Lifestyle
This Eye Massager Is So Relaxing, I Fall Asleep With It On
It makes me look like Robocop but I don't care.

Lifestyle
It Didn't Feel Like Summer Until I Drank This Wine
The Marto “Weiss” is a bottle for blasting your summer playlist and dancing alone in your yard.


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The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer
I can eat a big plate of this chicken salad in 80-degree weather and still feel great afterward.
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This Indian Philosophy Made Me a Better, More Resourceful Cook
I live a low-waste lifestyle almost by accident, and I’m a better cook for it.

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All the Ways Daily Harvest Makes My Life Easier, From Morning to Night
I really care about eating well. I also really care about bringing 100% to my job every day getting exercise, staying in touch with my friends and family, and getting a good night's sleep. That’s where Daily Harvest comes in.