Articles written by Elizabeth Herman

For babies circumcised in their parents' presence in the context of religious rituals, the rite can become spiritually and emotionally trans-formative.

Sep 18, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

Zora Neale Hurston uses the image of a snake to symbolize main character John Pearson's sexuality, as well as to evoke religious and spiritual conflict.

Mar 23, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

As an anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston brought keen observation and insight about humanity to the authentic cultural lives of African Americans.

Feb 7, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

Sesame seed paste, also known as tahini, is so versatile and packed with vegetarian protein.

Jan 23, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

The most flexible, hearty vegetarian dish you'll ever work with, benefiting from a variety of vegetable combinations and crusts.

Jan 18, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

Every other Wednesday night, a small group of writers meets to share a vegetarian meal, talk and write.

Jan 11, 2011 - Elizabeth Herman

As a Chinese scholar working in the West, Xing Lu approaches classical Chinese rhetorical studies with a very critical eye.

Aug 27, 2010 - Elizabeth Herman

Laugh at yourself through sympathy with the farcical crises in a professor's Midwestern Jewish life in the 1960s, handing down shtetl mythos via the humor of angst.

Mar 25, 2010 - Elizabeth Herman

This recipe radiates Mediterranean cooking traditions and really intensifies the experience of polenta with summer sweet corn.

Aug 11, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

The Art of Living Foundation's Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has composed a series of meditative talks/writings on a wide variety of topics, and compiled them into book form.

Apr 28, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

Ayurveda, Sanskrit for "Life Science" is an ancient science of healing that comes to us from India and is based on balancing the forces of nature affecting human beings.

Apr 14, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

With frozen whole basil leaves leftover from the bumper crop last summer, even early spring cooks can enjoy a delicious, creamy, aromatic basil pasta sauce.

Feb 26, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

In Anna, Illinois, USA, organic farmer Steve Smith is the first in this "Everyday Heroes" series. He is seeking active members for a 2009 CSA group by mid-March.

Feb 24, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

Any library can benefit from thinning and winnowing out extraneous materials. Likewise, the rest of the community can benefit from unused books, magazines and journals.

Feb 19, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

Butternut squash baked custard is a sweet, creamy dish is loaded with nutrition and flavor. It may be the most well-balanced dessert you'll ever have.

Feb 14, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman

Ginger amazes cooks and healers alike with its flavor and medicinal properties. Several simple recipes make vegetarian meals delightful to taste and actively healing.

Feb 4, 2009 - Elizabeth Herman