We got a… well, let’s say an “interesting”, question on our live chat yesterday, that sparked a heated argument with our visitor and among us here at the office, including some tears of frustration from our sweet Carol, one of
I remember getting all excited as a kid when my mom made this soup. Just the whiff of those lentils cooking was enough to make my mouth water. Mom always used brown lentils, and as a rambunctious three year old
Watercress (Spanish – Berro; Italian – Crescione d’Acqua) is one of those veggies we barely hear about, but that is so much nutritious than kale as found in the Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables by Ranking of Nutrient Density Scores, 2014
Growing up in South America gave me great advantages. What’s consider a “new trend” or “superfood” in the US and Europe today, I drank or ate back in the 70’s and 80’s as part of the local cuisine. Aloe Vera,
Margaritas have become the go-to cocktail for almost any summer party. They’re refreshing and quite delicious! The Margarita cocktail is nothing more than a sweet limeade with tequila and triple sec (Cointreau). There are tons of recipes on the internet
As a child growing up in peaceful gorgeous paradise Venezuela in the 70’s & 80’s (back then Venezuela was a paradise, today is hell) I’m used to having the most amazing freshly squeezed juices and smoothies, way before smoothies were
This simple Cucumber & Tomato dip is delicious, healthy and inexpensive to make! Cucumber is one of my most favorite veggies. It’s refreshing and low in calories and can pair with almost anything, plus it’s fabulous for the skin. Ingredients:
You know the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? in my home growing up in Venezuela, the saying was a little bit different “one banana a day keeps the doctor away”, as apples weren’t readily available. And
4th of July is the biggest mid year celebration. Gathering with friends, barbecues and fireworks can get you pretty hot and overheated! This easy to make and refreshing beverage is the perfect healthy thirst quencher for the hot summer days,
When it comes to juices, nothing is better that having them freshly made. An orange juice from freshly squeezed oranges is not only refreshing but is filled with essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. Not mentioning it saves tons of money
When it comes to vegetables, vegetarians, vegans and almost every person in the planet make the wrong assumption all vegetables can be eaten raw. The truth is some can be quite harmful and even deadly! Vegetables contain not only vitamins
