I was recently on business in Bangkok when I awoke with the type of bone aching pain I thought could only happen in cheap Halloween movies. I felt as though I had some form of the plague, avian flu or swine flu. With no idea where to go or who to see in Bangkok I made this really simple, extremely powerful antiviral, immune system-enhancing, microbe-crushing tea. I drank...

The heat waves have passed throughout most of the Northwest, and the winds have started to pick up a little. The cooler nights already have me missing those long days of warm sunlight: Summer is almost over! But don’t mourn the radiant ball of light and heat getting farther away. Enjoy the bounty of harvest that Late Summer has to offer: Shop local. Check out your...

Savory chutneys are easy to make: boil a mixture of vinegar and spices with a little sugar, then add a fruit or vegetable and cook on low heat until it magically turns into chutney (or compote, if you want to sound Frenchier). This rhubarb chutney will go nicely with grilled or smoked meats, roasts, and even cheese. You could add a small handful of some other kind of fruit,...