You hate berry-picking. It always involves a long drive to a far-flung farm in the middle of nowhere, and you always end up making the trip on the hottest day of the year. Midway through the picking process, you usually realize that your child has managed not only to cover themselves in berry juice – but that they have… Read more →
There’s something special about a garden in the summertime. The vegetables that home plots yield always taste better than the bruised plants you pick up in the local supermarket, and it can be wonderfully rewarding to sit down for dinner knowing that you grew the food on the table. Even a small yard can benefit from a lovely vegetable… Read more →
It’s a well-established myth that healthy food tastes bad, and it takes root in childhood. Despite heroic efforts from parents, kids will choose that bag of Doritos over a nice bowl of broccoli florets nine times out of ten. But healthy food doesn’t have to taste bad – and with the right recipes, even the most stubborn child will learn… Read more →
When many people think of healthy food, they think boring and difficult to prepare. Fortunately, neither of those are true! Many healthy meals are easy to prepare and very tasty. Every summer it’s a good idea to set some sort of goal. This summer why not commit to living a healthier life, eating better, and sharpening your cooking skills? Below… Read more →
Spring is officially here! While winters in California are more moderate than most parts of the United States, there isn’t a large list of vegetables that can be grown. Spring, on the other hand, is the ideal time to start a vegetable garden that will produce you with fresh produce all summer long. This post looks at some of the… Read more →
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. However, if you are embarking on a new diet or lifestyle change then there are some things you should educate yourself about. Below is some essential information you need to know about food in order to adopt a healthier diet and a healthier you. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates (carbs) are essential for energy.… Read more →
When you’re on a vegetarian diet, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to make. So many classic recipes involve some sort of meat and maybe you don’t know exactly what to do to make those tasty meals, but without the meat. I’ve gathered some healthy vegetarian recipes that are easy to make and are basic dishes that most… Read more →