Web Chef Review: Ontario Saskatoon Berries at Harvest Barn Country Markets
This is the first time I’ve seen Ontario Saskatoon Berries at Harvest Barn Country Markets! It’s also the first time I have tasted these delicious, plump berries. We have experimented with them in tarts, straight from the box and mom included some of them in her strawberry freezer jam, so far. We quite enjoy the taste. Find out about this product on this webisode of What I Say About Food: Saskatoon berries are named after...
Web Chef Review: Ontario Blue Potatoes at Harvest Barn Country Markets
Ontario Blue Potatoes are at Harvest Barn Country Markets! Although I have never used blue potatoes, I made a point of getting them at my Harvest Barn Country Market in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I’m excited about using these blue potatoes – perhaps for a potato salad of some kind. They are purplish blue on the outside and the inside is also a gorgeous blue color. I understand that when you cook them, they retain that pretty...
How to Make Whole Cranberry Sauce: Eat a Cranberry Day
Eat a Cranberry Day is November 23rd, and I’m sharing with you a simple, quick & perfectly tasty Whole Cranberry Sauce recipe too! The beautiful, red color of cranberries tells us that they are full of antioxidants, and are so nutritious. Most of all, they are delicious served along with chicken, turkey or wild fowl. This makes them a Holiday favorite. As well, they are a good match with venison, pork, beef & lamb....
How to Bake Raisin Bran Muffins: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day
National Raisin Bran Cereal Day is November 15th, and this recipe for Raisin Bran Muffins is just marvelous. Aside from the nutrition facts about bran cereal, what could be better than combining bran with raisins. Bran cereal is chock full of fiber, complex carbohydrates, protein, minerals, phytochemicals & antioxidants, combined with super nutritious raisins. All grains are actually the fruits of grasses. Their structure is made...
Mythology, Storage & Uses of Pomegranates: National Pomegranate Month
November is National Pomegranate Month is here, and first we’re going back in time… Then, we’ll cover pomegranate uses, as well as storage. The Pomegranate in Greek Mythology: How’s your recollection of Greek mythology? Do you remember sneaky Hades offering Persephone to eat only one pomegranate seed, and thereby tricking her into having to return for 1/3 of the year to spend the winter months in the...
How to Use Apple Tea in Your Health & Beauty Regimen
Have you had your apple today? Keeps the doctor away, right? Certainly, we all know that this fruit is one jam-packed with healthy goodness. Also, it is one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, as it grows well in many climates. From the celebrity to the average person, apples have been benefiting overall health & strengthening of the immune system, as well as for beauty & skin care alike, especially in Apple...
Web Chef Review: The Colorado Barkery Gourmet Dog Treats – How to Bake Doggy Biscuits
Today, I decided to treat my dogs to something amazing. I wanted to do something special for them like bake them some doggy treats. Just before I started a batch from scratch, I remembered seeing a bag of dog treat mix from The Colorado Barkery. So, I decided to go in that direction. Try it out, use it up, and do a review for you all as well. The mix is super easy to use. You put it in a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of warm water (but...
Is Basil King of Herbs?
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...
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of White Tea
This morning, I was ready to start my day and kick it off with yet another cup of amazing tea! Today, I want to share with you How to Brew a Perfect Cup of White Tea, and you will find an instructional video below. White tea comes from the same plant as black or green tea, Camellia sinensis, but it is harvested differently. White tea comes from both the leaves and the buds of the plant, and its namesake comes from the fine, silvery...
What Could be Better Than Chocolate Cake?
Got a sweet tooth? Do you love chocolate? Do you love cake? Well, how about a killer Chocolate Cake Recipe you can make and enjoy? How about a chocolate cake recipe that is healthier for you than the usual recipes? I have found one online for you all. “How can it be healthier?” you may ask…Well, instead of using saturated fats such as shortening or vegetable oil, this recipe happens to use olive oil, which has health...
Health Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
Reishi Mushrooms are a cherished ingredient in Asian medicine & cuisine. How Can Reishi Mushrooms Benefit You? by Keith Kearney It’s not a big secret that mushrooms have been known to be very good for you. Reishi mushrooms are one of the top three medicinal mushrooms that has been used for centuries in ancient Asian cultures. The great thing about the Reishi mushroom is the balance it gives to both your body and mind. This ancient...
Web Chef Review: Lipton Cold Brew Tea Bags
Are these for real? Do they really work? Do they taste good? Well, I can say YES to all of the above questions. When you use Lipton Cold Brew Tea Bags, there is no boiling necessary – you can use cold water. * Tip: If you want to make sweet iced tea, be sure to fully stir the sugar into the water. It will take longer than you’re used to with hot tea, so by all means use warm water with these tea bags. Just because these...
An Easy Alternative to Goji Berry Green Tea
The newest craze in healthy food is the Goji Berry… Goji berries are more scientifically known as Wolfberries or Western Snowberries. (It’s a long story that I won’t cover here as to why they are referred to as Goji now…LOL…Check it out on Wikipedia.) Being that Dried Goji Berries are full of nutrients, powerful antioxidants, and 4 Polysaccharides (complex carbohydrates), they are very healthy… However, since...
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