Use up your grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes) with these two delicious recipes.

Aah – September! After a long, sizzling summer, we start to get a break from the heat, especially in the mornings and evenings. Autumn is...

Phytates, or phytic acid, are found in most plants, and are organic acids that store phosphorus in plants, which are found in the outer...

Whether you grow summer squash or buy it from the supermarket, there’s a lot out right now.  In addition to yellow and crookneck squash,...

A sun tea is a type of herbal infusion made with herbs and water. But, rather than heating water on the stove, you use the power of the...

Cleansing the skin with oil is also an ancient Ayurvedic practice, which may seem strange at first, so let’s take a look at the skin and...

This is my first year growing Japanese eggplants, aka, Chinese eggplants, so I’ve been eager to try them.  Compared to Italian eggplants...

The Mediterranean diet has been extensively researched and has some amazing benefits. Studies indicate that individuals in the...

Commonly called “blue tea”, Butterfly Pea Flower has been brewed for centuries in south-east Asia.  It has also been used in cooking to...

Quick and easy salads are my go-to in hot weather.  Try this refreshing lemony white bean salad. White beans are a powerhouse of protein...

Do you have an abundance of basil growing in your garden?  I always have so much!  So other than making pesto (which is delicious), what...

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.  Your skin is the largest organ of your body; and its functions are...

Yoga in the Park is back beginning Thursday, June 6th! If you spend a lot of time in your home or office, take a break and come join us....

When I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease (an auto-immune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland), one of the...

Last week, the British Medical Journal published a study regarding the consumption of ultra- processed foods and their effect on the...

The month of May makes me think of roses, especially with Mother’s Day around the corner.  Rose is the "Queen of Flowers" and has many...

With the weather getting warmer, I naturally turn to eating lighter foods, such as salads.  Salads have come a long way from the days of...

High dietary sugar intake causes so much damage to the body.  It can suppress the immune system, disturb vitamin and mineral balance,...

Herbal salves are useful for a variety of skin issues, including cuts, scrapes, bruises, irritated skin, dry skin, acne scars, arthritis,...

If feeling under the weather or having digestive issues, try this recipe with basmati rice, cilantro, lime, scallions, and garlic oil. ...