Spice of the week: Thyme
Thyme is an herb that is used in cooking in both its fresh form and dried form. Thyme likely originates …
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Iron
You have probably heard about the importance of having iron in our diets. Did you know that iron plays numerous …
Spice of the week: Basil
Hello Everyone! Basil is this week’s featured spice of the week. Basil comes from the Lamiaceae family (same family that …
Water: Our Lifeline
Hi Everyone, Since we are in the middle of a nice, hot summer I thought we could discuss water. I …
Spice of the week: Coriander (Cilantro)
Hi Everyone! This week’s spice of the week is coriander (cilantro). How many of you knew that coriander and cilantro …
Spice of the week: Star Anise
Hi everyone! This week’s featured spice is star anise. Star anise comes from an evergreen tree (Illicium verum) that is …
Mindful Eating
Have you ever thought about why you have your current eating habits? Maybe you like or dislike some foods because …
Spice of the week: Parsley
Parsley is an herb easily found in the grocery store in its fresh form or dried form. Parsley is part …
Recipe: Turmeric Water
Hey Everyone! Since turmeric is the featured spice of the week, I figured I would share one of my favorite …
Spice of the week: Turmeric
Turmeric is a spice with earthy and mustard like notes that has been used since approximately 2500 BC. It is …