Make a plain old day an occasion with sparkling wine from California. Here's our recommendation.

Howie Rubin says we should drink bubblies to elevate our mood at the end of a hard day (year?) not only on New Years. Check it out.

Green, white or black cardamom chai is good for what ails you on a cold winter day.

Get a pear.... then steam it with jujubes and honey you've got dessert.

What can black bone chicken soup do for you?

Are you Yin or Yang? See characteristics to help you decide.

Eat your veggies with Didi Emmons and the gang at Haley House.

Indulge yourself with scrumptious homemade chocolates from Boston's South End.

I went to a great farmer's market with Lillian Cheung.

Do you need courage? Find out how to get it.