November 2014

Ponzu Sauce Recipe – A Japanese Condiment & More

Ponzu sauce is a savory sauce made for umami foods (Japanese for “pleasant savory taste.”) Often served with sashimi, it also makes great marinades and more.

Eight Steps for Keeping Your Christmas Tree Fresh

Learn how to keep a Christmas tree fresher longer! Luckily, there are several–natural–things we can do to help prolong the life of our Christmas trees!

Healthy Options for the Thanksgiving Table

The traditional Thanksgiving menu consisted of many of the items we still enjoy today. Here’s a brief look at Thanksgiving history and why we eat what we eat.

All About Sweet Potatoes & A Delicious Baked Recipe

This recipe for baking sweet potatoes is perfect for the upcoming holidays! We also share many fun tips and facts you probably never knew about sweet potatoes.

Are There Any Healthy Sugar Substitutes Out There?

Which sugar alternatives are safer than sugar? Let’s take a look at a natural, herbal option as well as explore some of the dangers of chemical sweeteners!

Russian Tea Recipe For Use During Cold & Flu Season

I make this Russian Tea recipe for use during cold and flu season, or at the first sign of illness. Nothing feels better on a sore throat than hot Russian tea!

Common Migraine Triggers and How To Avoid Them

Migraine triggers can increase the intensity and duration of the debilitating headaches. Today we reveal triggers in your food, environment, and lifestyle.

How to Put Together an Emergency Preparedness Kit

A recent snow storm made me revisit my emergency kit for preparedness. I try to keep it as natural as possible and am happy to share the contents with you.

Simple Tips To Help Improve Digestive Health

Digestive problems are no fun, but our bodies were created to heal themselves! If we work at it, we can improve digestion and health using these simple tips!

Spotlight on Spearmint – Benefits and How To Use It

Spearmint is more than just the flavor of gum grandma kept in her purse during church–it’s a good strong mint with plenty of benefits and uses of its own!

Microwave Popcorn Dangers & Healthy Alternatives

We cover microwave popcorn dangers and give you a recipe for popcorn on the stove that is a delicious, healthy, natural alternative–air popping is also great!

21 Apple Types and A Yummy Apple Dumpling Recipe

There are many types of apples in the world, from the oldest heirloom varieties to the newest hybrids. All with different characteristics, and traits, and uses.