One of the best things is being able to experience other cultures through taste. Zestybaking was inspired by a trip to Jordan to re-create this tasty falafel sandwich. We ate the most amazing falafel sandwiches in Jordan. They were so good we couldn't stop going back to the street stall again and again for lunch. This is my attempt at making a falafel sandwich with a twist. For the recipe, visit Read more

We absolutely love it when readers let us know that they've made one of our recipes. We applaud Zestybaking for putting a spin on these delicious zucchini fries. In some parts of the world, courgettes are known as zucchini, from the Italian derivative of zucchina. However, in the UK, the word courgette actually comes from the French. It's probably a leftover from Napoleon's times! When in Read more

I'm always looking for a way to cook with butternut squash. It's one of those vegetables that has me stumped. Luckily, CheesePlease provided us with a very interesting take on macaroni and cheese, but with a butternut twist. Just like the boxed mac-and-cheese stuff, but healthier! Butternut squash is roasted and combined with cashews, turmeric, and other nutritious ingredients. Brown rice pasta Read more

I've tried hundreds of yoga DVDs, and many of them I've only used once. Videos created by Shiva Rea are different though. Her calming energy, dynamic yoga sequences, creativity, and strength are inspirational. Her Creative Core + Upper Body video is my absolute favorite, but I also keep Fluid Power — Vinyasa Flow Yoga near my DVD player. I have another DVD to add to my pile of faves: Shiva's Read more

For his Fall 2011 collection, Derek Lam displayed uniform inspiration — literally. The clothing collection borrowed from uniforms and August Sander photographs, which in turn led the beauty team's direction. Find out more after the jump. Read more