A few days ago I ran across an article featuring Russian photographer Katerina Plotnikova and I was absolutely stunned by the images she is able to create. She shoots women within nature and interacting with beautiful animals, to compose surreal, dream-like photos.
Read MoreThe Perfect(ly healthy) chocolate chip cookie
I went the extra mile to eliminate sugar and these babies are STILL delicious AND they have a great texture and consistency. When it comes to chocolate chip cookies, I'm not sure you can get much healthier than this - gluten-free, sugar free, and dairy free. And they are so easy!
Read MoreQuotable: Arundhati Roy
"Another world is not only possible, she's on he way and, on a quiet day, if you listen very carefully you can hear her breathe."
Read MoreStarting an herb garden
Although I've made my fair share of mistakes, I have found herbs easy enough to grow and way more rewarding than I had predicted. I kept adding more plants whenever I could find the starters, and now my herb garden is one of my favorite parts of my home. I really love being able to use fresh herbs in my own cooking while also learning how other cultures use spices and herbs.
Read MoreSouth Sudan's bakers' dozen
If I may be so bold, I would like to predict the future of the newest country in the world. I'm no fortune teller, but I know I can at least show you, with a high degree of certainty, a few of the people who will be leading South Sudan in the near future.
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