Dinners are simple. Lunches are do-able. But sticking to healthy snacks? That’s tough. The most common downfall people have when trying to stick to healthy eating habits are their snack choices. Unlike dinners and lunches, which are planned ahead of time, snacks are often an impulsive decision based on convenience (and how overwhelmingly delicious that cupcake...
A big movement, of living in tiny houses is underway. To heck with stairs, hours of cleaning, clutter, mortgage payments. Bring on simplicity, peace of mind, coziness and did we mention a mortgage-free life? Tiny homes are all the rage and don’t be fooled into thinking this is a backward step. Tiny homes provide a...
You may be familiar with the term “all rivers lead to the ocean”. We often forget that what we do on land directly affects our oceans and what we, as a society, are doing is not very pleasant for our ocean neighbors. About 71% of the Earth’s surface is water, with the oceans making up...
In China, bears are seen as a symbol of strength, power, and courage. They are an animal that has been worshipped and honored for centuries. However, there is a dark side to this honor, as Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners harvest bear bile for human consumption in order to treat a number of illnesses. The Process...
Think back for a moment to when you were only two, three, or even six-years-old. You may not be able to recall much from those ages other than what parents or other family members have shared. But most people probably weren’t learning and speaking a foreign language or attending a prestigious university. What kid does,...
Need a sweet pick-me-up? Try this speckled banana cake that’s coated in the fluffiest, dreamiest coconut frosting ever. How to Make a Gluten Free Banana Cake While the cake ingredients recall a Paleo banana bread, we lighten things up by whipping several eggs and extra air into the cake batter through beaters or a stand mixer (or...
Think back to your adolescence for a moment. Did any of you ever have that one teacher in school who could make a brick sound interesting? How about a cinder block? Because that’s what we’re here to show you today. We can’t take credit for being the teacher-equivalents of making bricks sound and look interesting, but...
Letters, check. Numbers, check. Basic punctuation, check. You’re off to a good start if you know how to use those things on your computer keyboard. But what about the other keys you never touch for fear of somehow breaking your computer (like those ‘F’ ones)? This article will walk you through what those soon-to-be-known keys do...
In order to make a cake, you need the basic ingredients – sugar, flour, eggs, butter, etc. For you, this might mean no cake because you may be avoiding animal products altogether, have allergies or intolerance to eggs and dairy, or maybe just worried about how healthy the piece of cake really is. This vegan...
You wouldn’t believe all the great stories I have. There was this one time I was sailing on the Atlantic Ocean, and the ship was attacked by cannibalistic pirates who took the crew for hostages and lunch. There was another time I was at a masked ball in Victorian Paris with a secret mission with...
It’s the time of year when family and friends gather to eat and celebrate. If you are looking for a showstopper to display your culinary talents, we have a simple, delectable and healthy recipe you can serve as a dinner side or a mouthwatering appetizer. This delicious Parmesan sweet potato snack recipe will wow your...
Like myself, I’m sure you’ve had moments where you felt you could eat an entire tub of ice cream. Then you realize your body would hate you for it, so you restrain yourself. Good thing that we’ve found an ice cream recipe your body will thank you for, and it’s tasty too! Turmeric Coconut Ice...
