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Are you hosting a party and need a unique idea for a centerpiece? Using fruit slices is a creative way to add bold colors and a beautiful scent to a centerpiece for any occasion!
Let’s face it. Most kids don’t eat all the servings of fruit each day that they should. Nor do many of them eat yogurt. Mine certainly don’t. They do drink fruit smoothies. They help make it...
You slip on a favorite pair of shorts or slinky tee and notice your belly is suddenly bigger than it was yesterday. No, you are not gaining weight; you are just experiencing belly bloat. Belly...
No matter how clean your house is, the chances are very good that you have fallen victim to a swarm of fruit flies at one time or another. As a matter of fact, many households attract fruit flies...
This fresh fruit tart consists of sliced and whole fruits with a white chocolate pastry cream, all encased in a sweet, crumbly almond cookie tart shell. Topped with a Apricot Glaze. This is one...
I am going to teach you how to make a great fruit pudding. It is a very easy thing to make for a dessert or for a party. You are sure to be hit with this one. If you are making it for a party you...
Most people today do not consume nearly enough fruits and vegetables. When we do, they are usually overcooked. There is strong evidence that eating more fruits and vegetables, especially in the...
One of the pleasures I enjoy about a butterfly garden is watching all the wildlife that comes to visit. Butterflies really bring a flower border to life as they flutter from bloom to bloom. Luring...
I will be talking about what to eat and why the time of day is so important. This idea is nothing new, the Chinese has had this concept for thousands of years. Their saying goes, eat like a...
The term ‘trimming’ a fruit tree refers to the removal of excess growth to reshape the fruit tree’s natural structure. Annual trimming allows the fruit tree to develop a productive shape and form,...
I usually only make this around the holidays. This is really great for any season. I recently made it for a cook out and I didn't even get a chance to taste it, that is just how fast it went. If...
With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of the heat. Popsicles have long been a favorite way to beat the heat. If you have ever read the ingredient list on a box of popsicles, you will...
This is a recipe that my son makes for the non-diabetic residents at a local Nursing Home where he volunteers. I love it. It is super easy to make.
Have you ever had a smoothie? Have you ever wanted to make a smoothie but did not know how? Well, let's learn how easy it is to make one. Soon, you will want to make them all the time.
Pineapples are a healthy fruit, tart when not quite ripe, and juicy when well ripened. When you get ready to cut a whole pineapple, slice off an inch across the top, and use the crown to plant and...
You can get the benefit of optimal health from raw foods without becoming a 100% stringent raw foodist. Here are some simple ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet without any drastic...
Have you ever tasted the delicious Chunky Strawberry Topper© at Jamba Juice©? Well with this recipe, you can make a shake that's darn near close! :)
Carbohydrates are starches that our bodies turn into sugar when digested. Rice, pasta, bread, potatoes and other starchy vegetables are high in carbohydrates. Choose to eat healthy carbohydrates...
Has country living always been a dream of yours? With the economy the way it is, would you like to become more self sufficient? The secret is that even if you haven't moved to the country some of...
I think heaven would be to make this raspberry wine. In the winter, in front of the fire, sipping your raspberry wine. You will enjoy the sweet reminder of the summer's bounty. You are just...
You can freeze romantic ice cubes for Mother's Day. And later on you can freeze a different color for other holidays. Spice up your holiday mixed drink recipes with romantic colorful ice cubes....
Looking for a fun fall craft idea for a fall festival or an "apple party"? These quick and easy apple creations appeal to all ages. All that's required is some simple ingredients and...
Are your fruit trees producing more disease then fruit? Spend one winter afternoon outside with your trees and enjoy the rewards this summer.
If you visit any lunchroom in any school in America, you will see pounds and pounds of uneaten food thrown away each day. That's also hundreds of dollars thrown into the trash. These tips can...
How about “Puttin’ on the Ritz” for your next dessert presentation. Ritz Cracker Dessert is a great summertime recipe that can be made ahead of time and will last for days to come. It is a light...
Did you know that the loofa sponge does not come from the ocean, but is a gourd that you can grow in your garden? Learn how you can grow loofa and make you own loofa sponges. Looks a lot like a...
I absolutely love walking outside and smelling the great outdoors. The spray cans that you buy at the grocery store just don't cut it for me. I have found a way to bring in the great outdoors with...
Love peaches, nectarines, and plums but the ones at the store are as hard as rocks? Try this easy trick to ripen fruit faster.
Smoothies are a delicious drinkto have anytime, but they really seem even better during the spring and summer... hope you enjoy making these perfect warm weather drinks.
This Fruit Salad is so refreshing and a great recipe to take to any family get together. It tastes best if made the day before and kept covered and refrigerated. You can also double this recipe...
You will like this low calorie fruit frosting recipe so much, you might use it for cupcakes, cookies and for other dessert topping too. So quick, easy and delicious.
The Holidays are here! Commonly known as Turkey Day, Thanksgiving is when we give thanks that the Pilgrims survived their first winter. Turkey was plentiful and a very tasty meal. This makes a...
Only the freshest and best ingredients should be given to our family. The contents in our diets should be words we know and can pronounce. You will have an assortment of syrups sure to please...
Everyone knows fruit smoothies are good for you. There are dozens of recipes for healthy smoothies on this site. But wanting a smoothie won't get you very far if you don't have all the...
I often run across recipes that call for mango, and I am sure that I am not the only person to be slightly intimidated by this delicious fruit. It can be difficult right from the beginning in the...
My grandmother loved family reunions and she always brought some of the best food on the table. Her fruit cocktail cake was one of my favorites. This recipe for Fruit Cocktail Cake is very...
Peach trees can offer a delicious crop of fruit for both your family to enjoy and for you to sell for a nice profit. When properly cared for, with in three years, a single peach tree can produce...
Let's face it. The reason people don't diet well is because they hate underfeeding themselves day in and day out. Most diets will tell you which foods to eat in order to lose weight, but at...
Yogurt is health food and if your family thinks that health food is a bad word, make a delightful and refreshing combination of fruit and sugars or syrups and just forget to mention the dreaded...
Creating a healthy meal plan for the elderly is not so different than meal planning for any family. If your senior is not on a special diet such as a diabetic diet or mechanical soft or something...
My son loves the fruit flavored creamed honey we buy at the farmers market during the summer. But what do you do when summer is over? It is possible to make your own creamed honey at home, but it...
The most refreshing summer treat is a bowl of Fresh Fruit Salad. The best thing about fresh fruit salad is you can add any fresh fruit you like and leave out any fresh fruit you don't like.
Scuppernongs are a type of grape that grow on a vine and usually are ripe for picking August through September. Known for their sweet flavor they are used in making jellies and wines but a...
Beside adding a citrus scent, Fruit adds color to home made potpourri. Dried apples, lemons and oranges are great accents to add to your home made potpourri.
Learn how to enjoy the health benefits of pomegranates; a superfruit!
The festive red colored cranberry looks very pretty as a side dish, however the taste is rather tart. This cranberry recipe relies on very little sugar, as the fresh fruit additives naturally...
With this article you should be able to make a delicious fruit smoothie. Smoothies are a healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks.
Try a taste of old-fashioned homemade tea. Good for sitting in the shade on a summer day. Just like grand mom used to make.
The health benefits of fruit are many as we all know, but what are those benefits? If we know what's in them then we can make better informed decisions on which ones to buy. Sometimes it's hard at...
If you want to save money on your food bill, focus on lunches. Even school lunches can cost two to three times more than home-packed lunches. If you are comparing with fast food, bringing lunch...