Test Drive: 2015 Volkswagen Golf R

Inside the fast, fun and powerful hatchback

by Justin Kaehler Just last year, it seemed Volkswagen had reached peak hatchback status, but evidently, they had grand plans. The respected company is now ready to release its ultimate hatchback, the Golf R. It’s the fastest, most powerful Golf ever made and has the specs to back it up. It’s bigger and more spacious than the previous generation R, but also lighter and packs …

Animated Recipe: Chia Pudding

Just four ingredients in this foolproof guide to making the healthy treat

Chia is high in fiber and packed with antioxidants, protein and Omega-3s. Reap the benefits with this simple, four-ingredient recipe. Ingredients: ¾ cup almond milk ¼ cup chia seeds 2 teaspoons maple syrup ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Place chia seeds in container with lid. Add vanilla extract. Add maple syrup. Add almond milk. Place top on container and shake. Refrigerate overnight (or at least three …

Supermood: Holistic Skincare from Finland

The new delightfully packaged Helsinki-based line features local ingredients like chaga mushroom

The newest natural-focused skincare line on our radar is currently only sold only in Finland and Sweden, but that didn’t stop us from digging deeper into Helsinki-based Supermood and getting a hold of a few products to test. With some meant to be applied onto the skin, and others meant to be eaten, the brand encapsulates the idea of beauty from the inside and out. …