I never quite warmed up to those pre-packed microwave instant “soup in a second” type soups or stews. We’re missing the pleasure of simmering and stirring a gigantic pot of delicious, aromatic ingredients. A big pot of soup or stew does more than fills your family’s bellies… it says “we’re home.” Ladle out big bowls of homemade soup and you not only thrill your family, but your pocketbook, as well.
Seafood is an important part of any healthy diet. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, high quality protein, and many other essential nutrients your body needs. In order to get the most out of your seafood, however you need to handle it properly. Follow these basic food safety tips to make sure your seafood is as tasty when you eat it as it was when you bought it.
Few plants offer the world as many benefits as the coconut. Its name, ‘kalpa vriksha’ in Sanskrit, translates to ‘the tree which provides all that is necessary for life.’ This tree is biologically related to grasses and has provided food and medicine for countless peoples across the earth. In India, Ayurvedic doctors have long utilized the coconut for health and healing, and much of the information we’ve gathered regarding this plant’s medicinal qualities have been used with great effect for centuries.