AUSTIN, Texas (May 1, 2013)Dark Rye, an online magazine from Whole Foods Market, is spotlighting “Ritual” in this month’s issue.

The stories from Dark Rye’s May issue include:

Fäviken (Järpen, Sweden)—Magnus Nilsson is the head chef of Fäviken, one of the best restaurants in the world, and he relies on a meticulous ritual for food preparation.
Kumar Pallana (Oakland, CA)—Kumar is a 93-year-old man who has worn many hats over the years, including actor, acrobat, plate spinner and yoga instructor, and his rituals are an integral part of his day-to-day life.
The Curious Adventures of Kirk Lombard (San Francisco)—In the fourth episode of this James Beard nominated series, Kirk and Mikey, his counterpart, partake in fishing rituals to catch the illusive salmon.

A 2013 James Beard Foundation Award nominee, Dark Rye uses multimedia storytelling and accessible DIY projects to inspire visitors to pursue their dreams while fostering a more creative and compelling world.

Select Dark Rye issues are now available on the Huffington Post at huffingtonpost.com/dark-rye/.

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