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Web Chef Review: Organic Wheat Grass Living Greens by Sprouts for Life
Jul29

Web Chef Review: Organic Wheat Grass Living Greens by Sprouts for Life

Posted By on Jul 29, 2014 in Cooking Shows, Featured, Fruit & Vegetables, Great Cooking Products, Healthy, Juice and Juicer Recipe, Niagara Reviews, Organic, Product Reviews, Reviews, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies, What I Say About Food | 0 comments

This is what I say about Organic Wheat Grass Living Greens by Sprouts for Life. These beautiful greens are generally available in the produce section at your local supermarket or grocers. When purchased, this organic wheat grass comes in a sturdy, white pot filled with fine organic soil, contained in an open plastic bag that protects the grass. The sprouted wheat berries are on top, showing several days of growth, depending on how...

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Is Basil King of Herbs?
Sep07

Is Basil King of Herbs?

Posted By on Sep 7, 2012 in Basil, Fruit & Vegetables, Healthy, Herbs, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Basil, or known by its Latin name, Ocimum basilicum, is maybe the most “common” of herbs that grows all over the world.  In fact, that may be why it is referred to as the “King” of herbs in its own right. Photo right: My very own Basil plant in my garden. Historically speaking, being so named the king of herbs came from St. Constantine along with his mother, St. Helen.  They discovered the Holy Cross, and as...

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How to Scald Milk for Baking + Video
Oct14

How to Scald Milk for Baking + Video

Posted By on Oct 14, 2010 in Baking, Beverage Recipes, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Healthy, How To Cook, Vegetarian | 9 comments

Don’t worry…Many people don’t know what it means to Scald Milk for Baking! In fact, it’s somewhat of an outdated practice unless you’re a serious baker. However, there was a reason why scalding milk was important back in the day. Firstly, it killed any potentially harmful bacteria that was in the milk. Secondly, it destroyed enzymes that keep milk from thickening in recipes. Nowadays, scalding is...

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I’ve Heard of Eating Honey, But Bee Pollen?

Posted By on Aug 8, 2008 in Food Finds, Healthy, Home Remedy | 3 comments

Bee products are some of thee most healthy things you can eat! Honey is still a sugar, yes, but it is better for you than eating refined sugar, as it has trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, not to mention it tastes so much better. Honey is appropriate to cook and bake with, but when it comes to bee pollen, it is not recommended due to the destruction of essential enzymes caused by excessive heat. However, you can...

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The Benefits of Fresh Fruit Juices
Jan14

The Benefits of Fresh Fruit Juices

Posted By on Jan 14, 2008 in Adult Recipes, Beverage Recipes, Citrus, Cooking Tips & Tricks, Featured, Fruit, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten Free, Healthy, Home Remedy, Juice and Juicer Recipe, Kids Recipes, Organic, Raw Food, Sweets, Vegan, Vegetarian | 4 comments

The benefits of fresh fruit juices will astound you, on every level from flavor to health. I love fresh juice! My juicer is undeniably one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen… The Benefits of Fresh Fruit Juices: Author: Rachel Broune The best way to consume fruit is raw, with its skin or with the skin peeled off on an empty stomach or 20 minutes before other meals. If you’re not such a fruit-eater and want to have...

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How to Make Kimberly’s Aloequila

Posted By on Aug 25, 2007 in Alcohol Drink Recipes, Beverage Recipes, Great Cooking Products, Vegan, Vegetarian | 3 comments

I just love aloe vera. What an awesome plant. It can heal your wounds and sunburns, tastes wonderful, and is used for many other medicinal purposes. Now, let’s cook…well, mix it up! “The lower leaf of the [aloe vera] plant is used for medicinal purpose. If the lower leaf is sliced open, the gel obtained can be applied on the affected area of the skin. Leaves and seeds are the two edible parts of Aloe Vera”...

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