Food Articles

A Natural Cold and Flu Remedy In a Yummy Tea

Use this natural remedy for a cold and for flu. Nature has a bounty of organic solutions, you just have to know where to look and how to put them together.

Holiday Gift Ideas that are Perfect for the DIY-er

These DIY gift ideas are perfect for that someone on your list who is into doing things themselves, and are trying to live a more natural, sustainable lifestyle.

Natural and Recycled Ways To Package DIY Gifts

Gift wrapping ideas to help you wrap DIY (and store-bought) gifts in a beautiful way, without breaking the bank. These ideas are also more natural, and less wasteful. Do you have any other creative wrapping ideas? Share them with the community now!

Homemade Crackers (With A Gluten Free Option!)

Finally, a really good homemade cracker recipe! These homemade crackers make a wonderful snack and at a party few things beat a good cracker/cheese platter. Make them as is, or use the gluten-free options. Enjoy!

Benefits of Rosemary and 10 Ways to Use It

The benefits of rosemary make it deserving of a prominent place in our kitchens. It’s uses range from eating in meals, to rosemary tea, to topical applications and more. Enjoy these 10 benefits and healthy ways to use rosemary.

Benefits of Cabbage and a Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Are there benefits to eating cabbage? Yes, very much so! Read about the many benefits of cabbage and enjoy this cabbage rolls recipe that will help you realize those–DELICIOUS–benefits! Did we mention cabbage is very inexpensive AND healthy?

9 Ways to Use Stinging Nettle for Health and More

Stinging nettle is a very useful herb, and one of my favorite. Uses range from eating them to allergy support tea to even making paper! Enjoy these 9 uses and be sure to try some that you’ve never tried before.

A Simple and Delicious Homemade Gravy Recipe

Whether you put it on your mashed potatoes, turkey, or absolutely everything, this homemade gravy is an essential element to your holiday table. It is simple to make and only takes about 15 minutes to whip up. Enjoy!

Echinacea Purpurea or Angustifolia: Which is Best?

Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea Angustifolia are the two common types of echinacea used today. Let’s take a look at both and figure out which one is best or if both can be equally used to boost immunity and maintain health.

Home Remedy Relief of PMS & Menstrual Cramps

Home remedies for menstrual cramps have been around as long as PMS itself. Let’s dig into those archives so we can manage PMS and cramps naturally and avoid taking prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Hibiscus Tea Benefits and a Recipe for Colds and Flus

Hibiscus tea benefits our health and wellness in many ways. This hibiscus tea recipe is great for circulatory health, blood pressure, cholesterol and has even been found to reduce the occurrence of kidney stones. Enjoy this recipe and let us know how you like it!

A Delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Once you’ve had these homemade peanut butter cups you’ll never eat store-bought again! They’re simply made with chocolate and nut butter.

7 Immune Boosting Foods and Herbs for Back-To-School

These 7 immune boosting foods and herbs will help you boost your immune system for back-to-school time. As the weather cools it’s good to switch to warming foods like steamed greens, bone broths, and warm grains. Here are a few of my favorite plants that we work into our diet.

Make Crispy Apple Chips Without A Dehydrator

You’ll love this apple chips recipe because with it you can make CRISPY, delicious apple chips without a dehydrator. Following this recipe gives me crispy, healthful apple chips every time. Learn how to do it now!

Health Benefits and Interesting Facts About the Cashew

Cashews are high in monounsaturated fats—similar to that of olive oil—which is great for heart health. Cashews are also packed full of copper and magnesium, which is great for your bones, blood vessels, and connective tissue. So eat up and enjoy!

Using Prickly Pear Cactus For Food and Landscaping

Prickly Pear is one of few cold tolerant cacti. Both the fruit and leaves are edible. The fruit can be made into jelly, drinks, desserts, and even candy. It is native to the Americas, but has spread to many other parts of the world.

25 Exotic Fruits And Their Many Health Benefits

I saw some of the most interesting, exotic fruits when I lived in Florida. But I was always curious about the health benefits they might have. Here’s a list of 25 of my favorites and reasons you should try them!

Vegetables To Start Now For Fresh Winter Eating

Most plants can’t handle harsh cold temps, but these winter vegetables can. Now is the time to plant these hardy winter veggies for fresh winter eating.