By Karen Foster A moist and decadent raw chocolate cake by Chris Anca of Tales of A Kitchen complete with a layer of gooey caramel and a sprinkling of cacao nibs and cacao powder for that perfect finishing touch.Each bite delivers a firm yet creamy…
by Margie King You may know microgreens as the delicate, colorful garnish on your overpriced and undersized meal at an upscale restaurant. Yes, they’re visually appealing but aren’t they pointless decoration? Some aficionados have claimed superfood status for these tiny edible greens produced from vegetable,…
by Daisy Luther The crisp autumn chill signals that it’s time to walk through the crunchy leaves back to the garden to harvest your pumpkins. If you don’t have them growing in your own back yard, you can find a local farm or market HERE…
By Victor Marchione, MD In the annals of food cures, one whole grain rises to the top of the pile. Its name is quinoa, and here, in the final part of this short series, are three more compelling reasons why nutrition experts consider it a…
By Victor Marchione, MD A recent consumer reporting agency conducted an investigation into ground turkey products and the results are concerning. According to Consumer Reports, disease-causing organisms were found in many of the samples it looked at. In all, 257 samples of ground turkey were…
By Natasha Longo You don’t have to sacrifice taste when switching to a healthier diet. There are a number of nutritious foods which can replace your naughtier preferences without forgoing flavor. From ice cream to pasta, there are much healthier alternatives which will please your…
By Jonathan Parker Fall is off to an amazing start this year. Well, maybe a little too early for some of you, but I’m ready for it. Like a lot of you, one of my favorite things to do in the Fall is visit the orchard….
By Daisy Luther In every relationship there comes a time when you have to sit down and take a serious look at the future. Where do you want to go? Are your goals compatible? Are things working as they stand right now or do some…
By Aaron Dykes and Melissa Melton Why are these two sooo different? Just wondering. While shopping for some grocery store produce, we couldn’t help but notice that the organic ginger looked visibly different from the conventionally grown ginger variety, while the former cost right at…
By Heather Callaghan I got in big trouble as a kid when we went to restaurants. I wanted tons of pancakes but could hardly eat any. So to this day I’m known for wasting food ordering adult portion pancakes. What we didn’t realize is that…
By Mackenzie Kupfer Organic gardening has become a staple in my lifestyle. The benefits of embracing organic gardening range from the health of the body, to the mind, to the ecosystem. Here are a couple of ways it’s benefited me and ways it could benefit you,…
By Paige Forster The merits of eating fruits and vegetables are many. From inhibiting the spread of cancer to reducing the chances of stroke, heart diseases and myriad of other diseases, fruits and vegetables are without any doubt an essential part of our diet. For…
by Heather Callaghan “Eating healthy” means a lot of things to different people and it might seem complicated with all the millions of books, programs, and websites available. It might seem complicated with a busy schedule and limited budget. But it doesn’t have to be…
By Linda Rosario Before, vegans have limited dessert choices due to the fact that most desserts make use of eggs and other animal byproducts. These days, the food industry has discovered various substitutes for this animal by products in making desserts. That’s why vegans can…
By Margie King Berries have long been known to pack big health benefits in their small size. According to Harvard researchers eating at least three servings of blueberries and strawberries every week can save women from heart attacks. Scientists from the Harvard School of Public…
By Steve Collins Modernization has taken a heavy toll on human health. This can be worse if we don’t realize and work towards rectifying the factors responsible for deteriorating our health. Albeit many people are getting aware about the health and fitness, this is evident…
By Erin Schumacher This dish was a hit with everyone!….but me. I’m not a big fan of mustard, I never have been, but I thought if I used it with other ingredients that it would mask the taste a bit. Nope, the dish still ended…
By Jonathan Parker Comfort foods, we all have our favorites. Ice cream, cheesy pasta, the ever-present chocolate. We eat them when we feel down, or stressed and we love it because it tastes great and deep down we know it’s probably not the greatest for…
By Daisy Luther Nothing says summer like taking nibble from a peach, still warm from the sun, that is so juicy it runs down your chin when you bite into it. If you aren’t lucky enough to have a tree in your own back yard,…
By Anne Gordon Would you eat chicken that ate arsenic and banned antibiotics? You probably already have. When eating that delicious nugget, or scrumptious chicken salad…. do you ever wonder how the tender, juicy, and appealing shades of pink get to your dinner plate? Welcome…
