Lemons are in season in November, which means now is the perfect time to give them a squeeze and show how much you love them. Used in cooking, beauty treatments and cleaning, lemons have many naturally wonderful powers. If you’re eating them, for example, you’re getting a good source of calcium… Read more »

I must credit this article to my mother, who has always read expiry dates religiously. I’m not so strict. I’ll eat spinach that looks good even though the ‘best before’ date on the package says it’s past its prime. It’s not turned to green mush yet? Sweet… let’s eat! I’ve also heard that eggs actually last a couple weeks longer than the date stamped on their cartons because farmers want to give themselves
extra protection against repercussions of someone eating a bad egg, which can be pretty traumatic. Fair enough! I haven’t encountered any tummy upset… yet.… Read more »

When it gets stormy outside and the power goes out, you might have a few things to be concerned about aside from being forced to use your expensive scented candles for light rather than just their pleasing aroma. (Do yourself a favor and stock up on the standard utility candles and flashlights before it’s too late). Depending on where you live, winter ice storms can leave you without power for a few days. This can be especially heart breaking over the holidays when you’ve prepped tons of food for guests.… Read more »

With the farmer’s market just around the corner from my new pad, I decided to put more of a focus on filling my fridge with more local and seasonal fruit and vegetables. With that new habit came a bit of a learning curve that included learning how to pick the ‘right’ fruits and veggies at the right time so I end up nourishing myself and not just becoming a generous contributor to our community’s compost heap. Here’s what I’ve learned so far:… Read more »

Did you know the average child accumulates up to 7,000 calories worth of treats on Halloween night? Do your kid a favor in more ways than one by getting rid of any and all candy corn as soon as it comes in the door. My personal bias against candy corn aside, there are many ways you can ensure a healthy and happy Halloween for everyone. And no, you don’t have to be that lame house on the block that gives out dental hygiene accessories while putting a huge damper on a holiday many kids anticipate all year.… Read more »

It’s National Egg Day, which means it’s time for us all to take a moment to praise the all-mighty egg! Humans have been eating eggs for thousands of years in one form or another. This could be due to the fact that these little guys pack tons of nutrition, not to mention culinary versatility, within their delicate shells. In fact, eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.… Read more »

People trying to eat healthy might steer clear of nuts because of their high fat and calorie content, but this is somewhat misguided reasoning. The old rule of ‘everything in moderation’ applies to nuts I particular because in smaller amounts, they deliver a ton of excellent nutrition. In fact, according to the New England Journal of Medicine, eating a handful of nuts every day may actually lengthen your lifespan. In addition to that, nuts contain… Read more »