Pestos, pastes, and purées are ancient recipes made around the world with greens and herbs, garlic and spices, seeds and nuts, oils, and other ingredients depending on a country’s agriculture and cuisine. One of the most familiar pestos originated in Genoa, Italy, in the province … Read More

Having an Instant Pot is like having your own mini dairy facility at home. After all, it provides a sturdy, stainless steel, temperature-controlled, insulated environment. Some of the issues that beginners may come across — such as inconsistent heat when making yogurt, milk boiling over … Read More

In my work as a certified foot and hand reflexologist and licensed esthetician, my clients often ask me about what they can do to improve the texture of their skin. They wonder in particular about the skin on their arms, legs, hands, and feet, which … Read More

Yes, you can make frozen desserts at home with the tangy, fresh flavor of premium frozen yogurts. Great frozen yogurt starts with delicious yogurt, so you should always choose a brand that has a flavor you like. Alternatively, you can make your own yogurt and … Read More

For almost all of my adult years I have made yogurt for my family, mostly from store-purchased milk and later from our own goat’s milk. It’s always been for a trifecta of reasons: to save money, to reduce plastic waste, and (the best reason) for … Read More

The more we learn about the medicinal powers of spices, the more possibilities come into focus regarding use of spices for health. Abundant evidence supports the use of spices in our food for the prevention, and even possible treatment, of some of our most common … Read More

This is a great breakfast bread, perfect to put together in the evening to be ready for the next morning. Then use what remains for sandwiches at lunch. Pour the water right on top of the oatmeal, so that it soaks overnight. This … Read More

In the way life was, not too long ago, the way we ate had more to do with accommodating our lifestyles than it did with maximizing nourishment. Every ingredient was available any time we needed it, and for some, wholesome, ready-to-eat meals could be easily … Read More

The only thing that makes me happier than fajitas is an easy cleanup meal. Bring the two together, like in this recipe, and I’m one happy cook. And that’s even without the lime crema, which I can eat by the spoonful. This is one of … Read More

Whether you’re dealing with a respiratory infection or you suffer from chronic respiratory issues like asthma, chest congestion, chronic bronchitis, and allergies, take comfort in the wonderful lung tonic herbs you can grow in your backyard: mullein, horehound, wild cherry, marshmallow, and plantain. Some are … Read More