Today's World Water Day, a two decade-old initiative started by the United Nations to focus attention on the importance of freshwater availability around the globe. Hopefully, you're appreciating the fact that you have access to safe water where you live, unlike so many of the world's inhabitants who don't. We certainly are; here in San Francisco, in fact, we often have a choice of sparkling or Read more

I enjoy a lot of sparkling water "cocktails" and often offer them to guests. To make one, I fill a large glass, like a wine goblet, with ice. Then, I pour in the water and garnish with a wedge of citrus. Since I always have both fresh limes and lemons on hand, I ask whomever I'm making the drink for which they prefer. I always pick lemons, but know some people like limes. Where do you stand? Read more

A couple of years ago, when I stopped drinking soda but still craved something carbonated, I started sipping sparkling water. Every afternoon, I would make a "sparkling water cocktail" with ice, water, and fresh citrus. Slowly but surely, I turned my best friend, mom, and sister into sparkling water addicts. Now I drink so much of the stuff, I want to get a sparkling water maker. How do you feel Read more