Health Benefits of Green Onions & A Fresh Garden Salsa Recipe

My post from the other day about ramps got me thinking about green onions; I guess because I know my father-in-law will have some ready for us very soon and I can’t wait!  Next to fresh tomatoes, green onions are … Read More

Ramps & Recipes

So ramps are a pretty big deal around here, such a big deal, in fact, we have ramp festivals and feasts.  It’s not surprising I guess because ramps seem to be a big deal everywhere in Appalachia.  What is surprising … Read More

Benefits of Coconut Water — Are There Any?

From being a natural weight loss aid to a cure for acid reflux, diabetes and even cancer, there’s been a lot of talk surrounding the benefits of coconut water for years.  I’ll admit it, I have really wanted to try … Read More

Strawberry Nutrition — What’s so great about strawberries?

I was just reading over my garden planting calendar for 2012 and saw that March 21st is the day to plant strawberry plants in my area.  I just love strawberries (especially wild strawberries) and I just cannot wait until they … Read More

Pumpkin Nutrition Facts

It’s the first day of fall, folks!  What do you think of when you think of the fall season?  Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year.  When I think of fall, I think not only of the beautiful … Read More

Quinoa Nutrition Facts

Quinoa is a low-fat source of protein and rich in essential nutrients. Learn the health benefits of quinoa and why it’s one of the most nutritious foods available.

Although technically a seed, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is commonly referred to and … Read More

Calcium Rich Foods

Although calcium is best known for promoting strong teeth and bones, calcium does so much more for the body.  In addition to regulating blood pressure, calcium helps regulate hormones and digestive enzymes and helps prevent and/or treat certain ailments such … Read More

Nutrients and Calories in Watermelon

Who doesn’t love a sweet, juicy slice of watermelon in the summertime?  Watermelon is one of my favorite fruits and I try to eat a piece every day during the summer months.  Not only is watermelon a tasty treat, watermelons … Read More