I decided to grow a small patch of garlic last year, so I planted a bunch of organic garlic seeds in October 2013. I didn’t do much but, cleared a small area in the garden… More
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Food Fact: Garlic
(Photo: Jonathunder/Wikipedia) Garlic’s numerous beneficial cardiovascular effects are due to not only its sulfur compounds, but also to its vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium and manganese. Garlic is a very good source of vitamin C,… More
The Link Between Gut Bacteria and Mental Health
The human brain is a complex organ composed of billions of neurons continuously firing electrical signals that control what we do, think, and feel. However, many people do not realize that the human body also… More
Cervical Health Awareness
The most common advice on reducing the risk of cervical cancer is centered around a healthy lifestyle, with three major components: 1. Screening Regular screenings can catch pre-cancerous changes early on, which can be “treated… More
Recipe: Quinoa Toubbouleh – Salad
Quick, Simple, Fresh, and Healthy! Adding quinoa to your green salad adds so much vital nutrients. Quinoa (pronounced “keenwah”) is one of few plant-based foods that is a source of complete protein that contains 9 essential amino… More
Summer Tomatoes
Growing your own food is such a rewarding feeling because I’m in charge of the whole process. My food is healthy, fresh, and pesticide free. I have full control over everything, especially on the kind… More
Homemade Tomato Sauce
When August and September rolls around and you have a sea of freshly picked tomatoes, there’s only one thing I could think of, pasta sauce. After I’ve shared and eaten and picked, it’s… More
Homeopathic Cough Remedy with Raw Honey
My grandmother on my paternal side taugh me this homemade remedy for coughs and sore throats. Since the weather has changed here in New York, one of my kids already caught a sore… More
Heirloom Tomatoes
So what does heirloom mean for heirloom tomatoes? For heirloom tomatoes the word heirloom refers to the tomato seeds that have been harvested from certain varieties and passed down for generations because of their favorable… More
Me and My Lady Friends
I woke up thinking it was Friday this morning. SMH! You could just imagine the feeling that overcame me when my reality settled in. It’s not TGIF, instead Hump Day. I was even planning out… More