Birthday cakes are always exciting, no matter what age you are. They can be sweet, simple and elegant or exciting, vibrant and extravagant; there are so many options. Whether you are catering for a 5 year old, or a 55 year old, there is a large range of fantastic fancy birthday cake decoration ideas. Below […]

Across the United States, pick-your-own farms (or U-pick farms, as they’re sometimes known) are rapidly pluming with popularity. In short, pick-your-own is exactly what it sounds like: choosing your own fruits and vegetables. Easy enough, right? So why all the hubbub around them? Simply put, pick-your-own operations give communities the chance to take a huge […]

Bananas are a great source of many essential vitamins and minerals. This includes B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, zinc and calcium. They are also delicious to eat raw and can add a little something special to many sweet and savory dishes. However buying and storing bananas is not always easy. Keeping bananas at the peak of […]

Oh, those leafy greens. You may not like them. They’re simple and are certainly are not fancy. Best of all, you don’t have to be a gourmet to reap the proven multi-faceted benefits of leafy greens. It is a big mistake not to include leafy greens as part of your daily diet. Many nutritionists recommend […]

Have you ever thought about making homemade vanilla extract? I had not – until last weekend. It's supposedly not that hard but is sure ain't cheap, my friends. What's In A Bottle of Vanilla Extract? The day after Christmas I started a "green smoothie" regimen and I haven't missed a day since. My smoothies are […]

Like the body, the brain needs a rich supply of nutrients to keep it healthy – as well as regular exercise and activities which allow it make new connections and store new memories. Certain foods have been found to have a beneficial effect on brain health – and can prolong brain function. It is recommended […]

Fruit smoothies can be a great way to add a nutritious snack or a meal substitute to your diet. They’re great to grab after your morning workout as you head to work. The great thing about fruit smoothies is that they can be loaded with nutrients, fiber, and protein as well as vitamins and minerals. […]

Just because it’s the middle of winter doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be thinking about your garden. While your garden is snoozing the winter months away, it’s up to you to plan your garden’s awakening so that it gets off to the best start possible. There are a few key things that you can do […]

Anyone who wants to feel and look good needs a healthy diet. A good diet helps people in more ways than aesthetic ones though. For starters, a healthy diet will provide energy, lengthen lives and reduce the likelihood of acquiring chronic diseases. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for most people in the western world to […]

It is difficult for many people to understand basic nutrition ideas. This is because a lot of food companies and restaurants try to hide the facts from us, or distort them. It is up to each and every one of us to understand food nutrition though. Simply put, there is a lot of information out […]