Grow great greens and vegetables from trimmed ends & scraps of organic veggies instead of putting them in the compost or giving them to the chickens, even though both of these options are good and valiant alternatives to throwing the food in the trash 🙂 You will harvest some lovely young greens from what… Read more »
I am a self-proclaimed tea monger, addict, lover. It is my hot beverage of choice. Earl Grey is one of my favorite teas. Being a bit caffeine sensitive, I usually make mine with Rooibos as the “tea” instead of the traditional Black Ceylon. If the basis of this tea is plain ol’ Black Ceylon tea,… Read more »
If you are a busy baker, you may want to switch to a baking powder that does not contain aluminum, as most commercial ones do. Here’s why: Aluminum consumption has been linked with the development of Alzheimer’s Disease. Use of aluminum based acid salts to leaven the dough can also sometimes give a slightly… Read more »
Nothing beats a high quality ice cream on a hot day. Instead of heading out to the grocery to purchase your next frozen treat, make it yourself with this easy recipe! You don’t even need an ice cream maker. With just 3 ingredients, you can make this in no time. You’ll have to wait some… Read more »
Skyler is not your average, or typical, 14 year old guy. He is very knowledgeable about good healthy food. He eats this great food! (Big thanks to his wise and brilliant mother who knows her chops around a kitchen and a garden.) He snowboards, okay that’s pretty typical for teens around here. But more unique… Read more »
Forget the packaged and processed store-bought cereals that have so many extraneous (and often harmful) ingredients, a high price tag and packaging with parts that can’t be recycled. Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly what’s in your breakfast and make it yourself in a matter of minutes for pennies? Grind up a batch of… Read more »
If you’re more interested in suppressing coughing jags than getting loaded on sugar-laden commercial cough syrups, this remedy is for you. It has so many great attributes, I can’t see NOT making it!! With processed sugar promoting congestion and suppressing your body’s immunity, it doesn’t make sense to use a sugary cough syrup to help… Read more »
Let’s clear something up right off the bat: oats are naturally gluten-free. They become non-gluten-free when they are processed in facilities that mill other gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley or rye. If you must eat gluten-free, choose certified gluten-free oats for making oatmeal, using in recipes and for flour. These have been processed without… Read more »
I’m talking about those from bees, wasps & hornets, not a rock band. Bees are much less aggressive than their nasty counterparts but their bites can still cause discomfort and irritation. The wasps seem to be everywhere this summer and in great numbers. Here are some tips to help avoid getting stung as well as… Read more »
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