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Eating healthier is not easy. But there are some simple steps you can take to eat the recommended 9-12 servings of fruits and veggies a day.

Home canning and preserving is making a resurgence now that home gardens and the purchase of locally-grown produce are becoming more mainstream – here’s how to capture the essence of summer’s ripe...

Packing a lunch is a simple way to eat better and save money! But did you know that you can also pack a "green" and wast-free lunch? Here is everything you need to know about packing...

Supermarket honey is heated and filtered, making it more appealing looking, but depleting it of any health benefits that the original product contained. There is a much healthier way to buy honey...

Looking for a different way to enjoy your herbs that doesn't require smoking it? Marijuana is actually a great cooking ingredient if done correctly. The recipe I have chosen for this article is...

Many people have trouble removing avocado pits. In fact, I have several friends who have ended up in the emergency room for stitches from trying to stab the pit. Here’s a very simple way to...

Hemp protein powder is obtained from seeds of the hemp plant. When these seeds are chopped using unheated blades, a process known as "cold milling", their essential fatty acids remain...

If you enjoy broccoli and cheese you'll love this dish! A woman named Joy brought it to a business party I attended over 35 years ago. I took one taste and I've been making it ever since. When...

Homemade stock provides a nutritious base for soups and stews as well as rich flavor for rice and pasta. And, best of all, it is a great use of the parts of vegetables that you would normally toss...

Clipping coupons is just the first step to saving money on food. Here are a few tips to stretch your budget even more, saving food from spoilage and saving energy and time.

Walnuts are a favorite addition to holiday baked goods. They are excellent for breads, cookies, cakes and even salads. However, they are extremely expensive, costing over $10 per pound (4 cups...

Eating organic is not just a trendy fad, it is healthy and appetizing. Studies have shown that produce which is organically grown and has passed requirements for organic certification offer...

By reusing items from around your home will not only help save money but it will also help save the earth. There are some many things that can be reused, some alternate uses maybe surprising. It...

We love artisan bread; but, we can't find the bread we like in this part of the country. I learned to bake sourdough and baguettes. It's a great way to keep in touch with the basics but I was...

Fresh basil is the King of herbs. Its pungent flavor can transport an, otherwise, bland dish. If you don’t have space for a vegetable garden, you can grow herbs in pots. One basil plant, grown...

Last fall my husband and I took a trip to a local apple orchard to gather apples for canning, freezing and of course eating. When there the owners of the orchard gave us copies of recipes for...

Collard Greens have been around for a long time. They are the oldest known greens in the cabbage family dating back to ancient times. Collards are native to the eastern Mediterranean Region and...

We've all done it... Gone into the refrigerator for a carrot or some other vegetable to use as part of our dinner preparations or planning for our family and found that the entire bag has gone...

Remember the last time you opened the refrigerator and realized your food went bad? I've read estimates that one quarter of the food that is bought gets thrown away. That's just like throwing your...

My husband and I like to include peppers in much of our cooking. With the rising price of vegetables in the winter and our increasing interest in using organic and local produce, we decided that...

I absolutely love "greens" in the African American culture we refer to collards, turnips, and mustards as greens. We typically cook them with fat back or some other meat to season them....

This article will tell you how to freeze banana peppers. This is a quick and easy process.

Instead of throwing out those empty jelly, baby food or spaghetti jars; how about repurposing them into food storage containers.

Green leafy vegetables like Spinach,Lettuce,Corriander,Rocket,Parsley,Bok choy,Fenugreek,Leek,Watercress,fresh herbs etc are hard to store fresh for a long time. Usually you have to eat them...

Learn how to make delicious, zesty pickles with this simple but rewarding recipe.

Vegetable stock is useful in many dishes. Freeze it in ice cube trays and have stock to add to sauces or to de-glaze a pan. Save it freezer bags or plastic containers as the base for soups or to...

Dill pickles are a wonderful treat throughout the year. Canning your own dill pickles saves money, makes great gifts, and is a way for the whole family to work together.

If your a veggie eater but always on the go and need that boost of energy that the vegetables gives than here is quick way to get those greens cooked quick. No matter if its fresh veggies or...

Kudzu, a plant most people consider a menace is one that I have come to love. If you have ever been in the South you have seen this green vine draping itself all over anything that will support...

Nothing turns one off from a delicious snack of cheese then a giant green splotch of mold. However, you can avoid mold on cheese by following the steps below.

On a beautiful summer day, who wants to be in the house cooking when they can prepare their whole meal, including green beans on the grill? Every green bean lover will be sure to love and...

How many ingredients are in your bread? What about your salad dressing? And your breakfast cereal? Are all these ingredients necessary? What impact do they have on your health? The majority of...

This recipe will give you all the instructions needed to make liquid laundry soap. This will save you a lot of money.

Here are a few ideas for simple, wacky and fun meal ideas that you can throw together at the drop of a hat. The following dishes are fun to make with children and make dinner time a thought-free...

Vegan diets are the healthiest and most natural of any diet. Vegans live an average of 10 years longer than the average human! Vegan energy bars are easy to make, deliious, and very good for you too!

An astonishing 25% of food Americans buy is thrown away. This is food that someone went out and purchased, brought home, put away, kept in the refrigerator and then-- THREW AWAY! This is madness,...

Farmer's markets are great. The produce is seasonal, ripe, local and often organic. The prepared foods are fresh and homemade. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting. Shopping at a farmer's market...

What do you think when you hear vegetable pie? Well this is really great, it's not an actual pie.. It's more like a vegetable bake and it is delicious! All the vegetable lovers should definitely...

You can make these yummy, raw, oatmeal cookies quickly using a food processor and a dehydrator. It is a tasty snack for any raw foodie with an oatmeal cookie craving.

Do you want cake, but want to make it fast? 5 minutes sounds about right! Cake in a coffee mug is a quick and easy recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth. You can share this cake with someone...

Tomatoes are a home canner’s dream, because they are a low acid food and do not require any special equipment to can, just jars, lids and a large stock pot. Tomatoes are a staple in most gardens,...

There is no better way to preserve the fresh taste of summer than by preserving the bounty from your garden. There are several benefits to canning your own food, you are assured the freshest...

Create a an Asian dipping sauce or mixing sauce for your noodles.

Being thrifty is always a good idea, and is especially important at this point in time. One way you can save on a regular basis is to begin with the food that you buy and the food in your pantry...

Are you tired of having to spend a fortune to buy a higher quality of meat so that it will be tender? Well, if you are a coffee drinker, you can start buying the less expensive cut of meat...

Do you have a card stating you can use cannibis for medical reasons? Don't want to smoke or vape it? Try making butter so you can make food out of it. It's easier to administer in doses, and it...

Summer is the great cookout time, but before you get the grill fired up, think about celebrating without leaving a carbon footprint. With minimal effort you can have an enjoyable eco-friendly...

Funnel cakes are a delicious treat. When we think of funnel cakes we normally think of a spring carnival, a street fair, an amusement park, or an old fashioned country fair. The fact is funnel...

Interested in local foods but not sure your food budget can afford them? Take a close look at the CSA (community supported agriculture) programs in your area for the best deals on the season's...

Did you know that you can use a Mesquite tree for everything? (Well, almost everything) Mesquite trees have been called the "tree of life" because they have so many healthy uses. They...