Tag: food
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Caraway Rye Bread Recipe
This light colored rye bread is soft, delicious, and perfect for that deli sandwich you’ve been waiting for! After all, what can possibly be better than a corned beef sandwich on your own homemade rye bread?Prep: 10 mins Bake: 35-40 mins Total: 3 hrs 25 mins Yield: 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves Ingredients…
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Calming Caraway
Caraway (Carum carvi) is an aromatic plant that is native to Europe and Western Asia. The seeds, actually the dried fruit of the caraway plant, have been used for thousands of years for health and culinary purposes. Traditionally, caraway has been used for its ability to support the digestive system. It can help with flatulence,…
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Herbal Health From the Ground Up
If your mind has been thinking of spring and its promise of growing plants, you aren’t alone. Over half of the average American households do gardening activities while another 20% are planning on doing so soon. It’s also estimated that COVID created 18.3 million more American gardeners. The majority of these gardeners are growing edible…
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Grab Yourself a Cup of Sunshine
Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, bee balm, or honey balm, is a perennial plant that is grown all over the world. It grows in a wide variety of soil conditions and elevations from sea level to the mountains. Lemon balm can be used for a wide variety of health concerns, and research is…
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Oven-Baked Asparagus Recipe
Oven-baked asparagus is always a sure sign that spring is here! This asparagus recipe is ready in 25 minutes and can be enjoyed regardless of the weather. With simple ingredients, it is easily the best way to add asparagus to your meal. Prep: 5 mins Cook: 15-20 mins Total: 20-25 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients Instructions…
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Asparagus
One of the world’s twenty top vegetables, asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) comes in green and white varieties. Egyptians, ancient Greeks, and Romans have been documented as using asparagus both as a food and as an herbal medicine. In modern times, Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes asparagus for its healing benefits. Much of this is because it has…
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Nothing Fish-y About It
As part of a whole-foods diet, eating fish can help contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Fish contains vitamins A, D, and B12 and minerals such as potassium, selenium, phosphorus, and magnesium. Moreover, selenium is also an antioxidant that supports blood vessel health, may prevent coronary artery disease, supports thyroid health, and may lower your risk…
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Easy Prune Oatmeal Squares Recipe
Oatmeal squares are the perfect snack for breakfast on the go! Not only that, but they offer an easy, healthier alternative to other foods often found in your snack pantry. Filled with prunes, coconut, and chocolate these bars pack flavor into every bite and are enjoyed by all. Prep: 30 mins Cook: 10 mins Total:…
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Prunes, Prunes, the Wonderful Fruit!
Dried plums, otherwise known as prunes (Prunus domestica), have been a valued food since ancient times. Now, more than 100 different domestic cultivars exist in temperate areas around the world. At first glance, prunes don’t seem to be used commonly, but in reality many commercial food products contain prunes for sweetness and additional flavor. These…
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Chocolate Glazed Peppermint Brownies Recipe
These treats are perfect for the winter months and best of all, you can use up some of those pesky peppermint candy canes left over from the holidays! Topped with chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes for the perfect combination of chocolatey goodness, these gluten-free brownies have a cool, refreshing bite that only peppermint can…