If you've never had a 'blood orange', you are missing out. They are quite a treat...with the taste of orange combined with a hint of raspberry-strawberry. This makes for a yummy tasting drink anytime of the day. 1 blood orange 1/2 cup raw milk OR kefir 1 cup crushed ice 5 to 10 drops NuNaturals Pure Liquid™ Clear … [Read more...]
The History of Corn & Vitamin B Deficiency (Pellagra)
When Christopher Columbus discovered America, he also discovered corn. At this time corn was a major part of the diet of most native people living in North and South America. Though at this time, Europeans did not know about corn until he returned to Spain with samples. Within a few years the Spaniards had introduced maize … [Read more...]
Homemade “Premium” Vanilla Extract
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Making your own homemade vanilla extract is so easy and tastes so much better than store bought. It takes a little time steeping in the alcohol...but it is definitely worth the wait. Homemade vanilla also makes wonderful gifts during the holidays. I like to use Dark Rum when making homemade vanilla extract for superb … [Read more...]
Chia Fresca *
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Chia Fresca, also known as 'Iskiate', is an all-natural energy drink made by many tribes indigenous to the American Southwest and Mexico. In particular the Tarahumara tribe would drink it to sustain themselves while running 100-mile ultra-marathons. This is an easier to get down version, not so thick, but still … [Read more...]
Chia – More Than Fun…A Truly Functional Superfood
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We have all heard of ch-ch-ch- Chia Pets, and probably many of us even had one as a child. Those cute little terracotta planters in fun whimsical shapes of all sorts. You would soak the planter, spread it with the chia seeds, and watch it grow! But have you ever wondered about the seeds themselves...as food? I bet you … [Read more...]
