James Beard-winning chef Sean Sherman's cookbook, Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America, is a guide to Indigenous North American food and culture. The book encourages readers to look at food differently, through a Native perspective, showing how traditional Native foodways teach us how to connect with nature. It includes historical stories, highlights the communities that grow and cook these foods, and captures the resilience and ingenuity of Indigenous peoples.
Discover P.J. Joseph's blog, your guide to colored gemstones, diamonds, watches, jewelry, art, design, luxury hotels, food, travel, and more. Based in South Asia, P.J. is a gemstone analyst, writer, and responsible foodie featured on Al Jazeera, BBC, CNN, and CNBC. Disclosure: All images are digitally created for educational and illustrative purposes. Portions of the blog were human-written and refined with AI to support educational goals.
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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Turtle Island: Foods And Traditions Of The Indigenous Peoples Of North America
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
TIME100 Climate 2025
The TIME100 Climate 2025 list recognizes executives and innovators driving business-led climate solutions (low-carbon, resilience, circular economy), emphasizing how the private sector is filling the gap left by reduced U.S. legislative efforts.
Made In America
MADE IN AMERICA by Christopher Payne showcases the vast, astonishing, and often beautiful range of American manufacturing—from textile mills to nuclear submarines—highlighting U.S. ingenuity.
Duralex
Duralex is a deeply nostalgic French brand, famous from school canteens, that symbolizes French industrial pride and patriotism.
Monday, December 22, 2025
ROKI Collection Queenstown
ROKI Collection Queenstown is a five-star ultra-luxury hotel that opened in September 2025 on Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand, named "Roki" (tranquil) to emphasize its status as a calm sanctuary.
The Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2023
The Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a concentrated and complex wine. It features aromas of mango and warm lemon, leading to a mouthwatering palate with notes of preserved citrus, white nectarine, salted almond, and smoky minerality, finishing long and focused.
The Lindis Lodge
The Lindis Lodge is a new, unique luxury lodge situated in the breathtaking and tranquil Ahuriri Valley of New Zealand's South Island, where it rests almost imperceptibly on the valley floor.
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Bozal Mezcal Advent Calendar
The Bozal Mezcal Advent Calendar is an exclusive 24-day set for December, featuring 24 rare and limited-edition 200ml mezcal offerings from Oaxaca, Durango, and Guerrero. It also includes two tasting copitas and candles for reverence.







