We’ve all heard the term superfruit or superfoods, there is not one definition that is recognized by the different health organizations around the world, and there are a lot of discussions around what those terms truly mean. However, both blueberries and pomegranate are often referred to as superfruits. The following… Continue reading
There was a time when cast iron frying pans were a staple in the kitchen. These days many people have moved away from them, preferring light aluminium non stick pans. I have herd people say that cast iron pans are too much work, too hard to clean, or don’t cook… Continue reading
Please note that this post contains affiliate links, sales made through such links may reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you. We’ve been talking a lot about tea lately, though we’ve yet to discuss a very important part of brewing tea, the tools used to… Continue reading
Having houseplants is one of the things that makes a place that you live feel like home. I have always been a plant person maybe because I grew up with them all threw the house. My mother had plants in every room, massive fig trees, potted geraniums, the most beautiful… Continue reading
Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links, sales made through such links may reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you. Salt is perhaps the most well known, and commonly used seasoning in almost any kitchen. To the extent that rather than being relegated to the herb… Continue reading
Please note that this post contains affiliate links, sales made through such links may reward me a small commission – at no extra cost for you. OK to day we are going to talk about making one of my favorite things. Coffee! Having never been a morning person, and also… Continue reading
Where do you get your protein? Whether it is at family dinners, from co workers, or memes on the internet, if you are a vegan this is a phrase you have probably come into contact with. The truth is meeting the bodies need for protein is very easy as long… Continue reading
Many people are moving towards more plant based diets, whether that is going vegetarian, fully vegan, or eating dairy free. For the moment I would like to focus specifically on cutting dairy out of the diet. There are many advantages to eliminating dairy from your diet, and with the number… Continue reading
a.k.a. Aubergine or Brinjal This beautiful fruit, more often called a vegetable, has such a vibrant colour. Just looking at it you know that eggplant must be packed full of nutrients. We knew it’s full of nutrients, though we had no idea what the nutrient make-up was. So here we… Continue reading
Basil is an herb that most people are familiar with and it is in the kitchen of almost anyone who cooks regularly. The botanical name for sweet basil (the most commonly used culinary variety) is ocymum basilicum and along with a few other familiar herbs like lavender, sage, and rosemary… Continue reading
