Gary Sinise, known to millions of fans as Lieutenant Dan in “Forrest Gump” and Mac Taylor in television’s “CSI: NY,” has a favorite word: “Blessing.” He uses it often and with meaning: “I’ve had a lot of blessings in my life with my acting career.” “We’ve always had a strong faith in our family. That’s […]| American Essence
“Well, then,” his father replied flatly, “you’d better learn medicine—or you’re going to go hungry.”| American Essence
American Essence focuses on traditional American values and great American stories. It recounts significant historical events.| American Essence
Flown from the Boston Liberty Tree, this banner was created o the sons of Liberty political organization to protest against Snish taxation and support| American Essence
A diagnosis of endometriosis and adenomyosis at age 23 was the catalyst that prompted Jena Covello to research holistic approaches to heal these estrogen-dominant autoimmune conditions. Wary of hormone-disrupting chemicals in everyday products, she began experimenting with natural solutions, starting with a luxurious deodorant she crafted in her West Hollywood apartment. “I wanted to create […]| American Essence
When Vani Hari’s mother joined her father in America, the first food he introduced her to was a McDonald’s hamburger. “He said, ‘If we’re going to live in America, we’re going to eat like Americans.’ And so that’s how we grew up,” Hari said. Her father had left India to study in the United States, […]| American Essence
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time 38 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes Makes 4 servings For the Zucchini Boats 2 very large zucchini (about 11 ounces each) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow squash, diced 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 pound ground turkey 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco […]| American Essence
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Makes 4 servings 1 large Yukon gold potato, cut into 2- to 3-inch-long strips 1 large sweet potato, cut into 2- to 3-inch-long strips 1 large purple potato, cut into 2- to 3-inch-long strips 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil Sea salt, to taste Ground black pepper, […]| American Essence
Prep Time: 10 minutes Makes 1 serving 2 cups kale 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 sprigs parsley 3 sprigs cilantro 1 pear, chopped 1 cup strawberries Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup filtered water Wash all ingredients. Place them into a blender and blend to combine. From May Issue, Volume V| American Essence
O. Henry is remembered by millions as America’s unparalleled maven of the short story. His stories were pithy, comprehensible, and moving, and there were| American Essence
“Sleep is not the end of today; it is the beginning of tomorrow,” said Dr. Cheri D. Mah. “How you invest in your sleep tonight will impact how you feel and perform tomorrow.” Dr. Mah, a specialist in sleep optimization for elite athletes and sports organizations, has spent more than 15 years teaching this “small […]| American Essence
Tasha Layton has thrived since her days as a contestant on “American Idol” and a backstage vocalist for Katy Perry. After turning down a solo career in pop| American Essence
Hayley Paige is a celebrated bridal designer known for her playful, imaginative approach to wedding gown design. Her creations aren’t just garments—they’re| American Essence