Eggplant. Aubergine. Guinea squash. Brinjal. Melongene. Did you know that these are all different names for the same item? Many of us conjure up an image of a dark purple oblong object with a stem at the top. However, not… read more
Nutrition
How to Keep the “Fresh” in Fresh Herbs and Produce
We have all done it — agonized over choosing the best produce at the store only to turn around a few days later and find wilted lettuce, herb containers of green slime and fuzzy tomatoes. So how do you keep… read more
Squeeze More Health Into Your Diet With Orange Juice!
When you think of the health benefits of citrus, your first thought is probably drinking a big glass of Florida orange juice to help combat colds and boost your immune system. After all, that is orange juice’s biggest marketing claim to… read more
Brown Butter Olive Oil Carrot Cake Recipe
We’ve all tried the classic carrot cake. But with brown butter and olive oil, this recipe takes your carrot cake to the next level, developing a rich, nutty flavor with a texture that almost melts on your tongue. Covered in… read more
What Artists, Musicians and Makers Eat to Sustain Long Studio Days
Studio days can make it challenging for artists and creatives to maintain a regular schedule and keep up with the recommended three meals a day. The media often depicts these artists as starving, devoting hours to pure art and creativity… read more
The Truth About Leftovers
We’ve all had that moment when we look in the fridge for something to eat, sliding the milk aside and rediscovering the leftovers that we had from last week. And then we wondered if they were still edible — or… read more
Discover the Perks of Peanut Butter
Ever wonder how something that tastes so good can actually be good for you? Aside from being a creamy — or crunchy — spread filled with deliciousness and glory, peanut butter is actually one of the most nutritional things you… read more
What Are The Benefits of Asparagus?
Asparagus is back! Head to your local grocery store or farmer’s market and pick up a stalk or two while they’re at their prime. This savory, highly nutritious vegetable is the perfect addition to any meal. Not only can asparagus… read more
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Who doesn't love chocolate? It’s everyone’s weakness and has quite the reputation for being something that you should stay away from for being “too sweet” or “too high in calories,” but does that mean all chocolate is bad? Enter dark… read more
For the Love of Honey!
Oh Honey! It’s sweet, it’s sticky and it’s produced by only one species of bee – the honey bee of course. Ever wonder how honey is actually made? We were too! Honey is the result of the following process as… read more
