Food Articles

Learn Which Medicinal Plants to Gather in the Winter

Grocery stores give us access to fresh herbs and medicinal plants all year long, but it’s good for us to do the gathering, and to know what to look for, no matter what season it is!

The Benefits of Using Allspice in Your Baked Goods

We often take the benefits of “sweet” spices for granted, so I wanted to talk more about the benefits of allspice. Yes, it’s delicious, but it’s also very good for you!

Simple Natural Gifts to Give for the Holidays

Again this year we’re publishing homemade Christmas gift ideas to inspire you to make more gifts yourself, and to make them naturally. Plus a Black Friday Sale!

Why Can’t Babies Eat Honey? Or Can They? Let’s See.

Why can’t babies eat honey? It is a common idea that infants can not eat honey. Let’s examine the idea to see if it’s true sometimes, all the time, or not at all.

Delicious Recipe for Hot Chocolate On a Spoon

Hot chocolate on a spoon is a simple Christmas craft/gift that the entire family can enjoy making and using! They’re delicious, fun to make, and fun to use!

Healthy Replacements for Corn Syrup and Shortening

To make traditional Holiday recipes healthier, you need a good corn syrup substitute and a substitute for hydrogenated shortening. Read on to find healthy and viable substitutes for both!

Can Dogs and Cats Eat Honey? What Are Some Uses?

Can dogs eat honey? Yes! Can cats eat honey? Yes! Let’s take a look at how and why to give honey to your pets, and also how much you should be giving them.

Homemade Whipped Cream: Sweetened Naturally

Making homemade whipped cream is so much better than the imitation stuff in a can/tub! Take it to the next level by sweetening and flavoring it naturally.

A Simple Thyme Tea Recipe for Cold and Flu Season

Here’s a quick and simple thyme tea recipe to try. Thyme helps with congestion, chest colds, mucus, and has been used for bronchitis and other illnesses.

Benefits of Ginger Candy and A Ginger Chews Recipe

This ginger chews recipe helps you enjoy the benefits of ginger candy while also allowing you to control the ingredients and amounts/types of sweeteners used!

Benefits of Growing And Using Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena benefits us in many ways. From settling the stomach and expelling mucus, to easing anxiety and joint pain, it is a very useful herb to grow and have around.

A Simple and Delicious Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

This easy pie crust recipe makes homemade pie crust as simple as possible. Making it from scratch doesn’t need to be difficult, and it’s taste and texture is so much better than pre-made crusts!

Safe Cold and Flu Herbs You Can Use While Pregnant

Can you take flu or cold medicine while pregnant? Perhaps some of them, but why not try these safe herbs for cold and flu first. You have nothing to lose!

Juniper Berries: How To Find, Harvest, and Use Them

Juniper berries have a long tradition of use in food, beverages, and medicine. They can be useful for colds, congestion, cough, UTIs, arthritis, and gout. Let’s learn how to find, harvest, and use them now!

Herbal Strategies to Help with High Blood Pressure

A lot of folks can benefit from using herbs for high blood pressure. The herbs listed here have been shown to reduce blood pressure by varying degrees. Read it over and find what works for you.

Uses and Benefits of Crabapples & How to Grow Them

As a child I thought the only uses for crabapples were to throw them at my friends. Little did I know, that fruit tree has so many uses and benefits. Enjoy!

10 Candy Alternatives for a Healthier Halloween

Typical Halloween candy is expensive, full of sugar, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and colors, and worse. This list of healthy Halloween treats are a much better alternative!

Reasons You Should Be Growing Your Own Popcorn

Have you ever thought about growing popcorn? Let’s examine 6 reasons we should be growing our own popcorn. If you can’t grow it, be sure you are buying organic!